Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands

Question 1

Where do nearly 20% of Mexico's people live?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City

Question 2

Which Caribbean country ranks among the world's poorest nations?

Accepted Answer

Haiti

Question 3

The Caribbean Sea is an arm of the Pacific Ocean

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

When did Panama take control of the Panama Canal?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 5

Which Caribbean country is a commonwealth of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico

Question 6

Why has Mexico's oil production declined since 2004?

Accepted Answer

oil fields are old and running out of oil

Question 7

Name the four different climate zones in Mexico and Central America.

Accepted Answer

Tierra Caliente, Tierra Fria, Tierra Templada, Tierra Helada

Question 8

What is the economic level of up to 50% of Mexico's population?

Accepted Answer

poor

Question 9

Which vertical climate zone in Mexico is also known as "hot land"?

Accepted Answer

tierra caliente

Question 10

What is the main language in most Central American countries?

Accepted Answer

Spanish

Question 11

Which of the following are common natural occurrences in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

earthquakes

Question 12

Why do the Caribbean islands have so much diversity?

Accepted Answer

Several European countries ruled them as colonies

Question 13

Settlers from which country had the most wealth in colonial Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 14

Mexico is an important oil-producing country.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

What are the most important resources of the Caribbean islands?

Accepted Answer

Climate and People

Question 16

Which Caribbean country is known for its reggae music?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

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