World Geography with Correct Answers

World Geography with Correct Answers Isthmus - Answer-The country of Panama is on Archipelago - Answer-A group or chain of islands Why is the population in the Volcanic Axis dense? - Answer-There is fertile soil, making the highlands rich agricultural zones What is the importance of the Panama Canal? - Answer-It drastically cuts transportation time from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The Lempa River Is a vital source of - Answer-Hydroelectricity What has increased international trade in the Antillean Regions for the Caribbean Sea? - Answer-the utilization of marine resources and commercial fishing How does being located in the Tropics affect the climate of Central America? - Answer-Central America has high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round. The greater the number of different species of animals and plants in an environment, the greater teh - Answer-Biodiversity of the environment Which of the following best describes how climates and ecosystems of some parts of Central America further from the equator change with elevation? - Answer-The higher the elevation, the colder the climate What causes leeward island areas in the Caribbean islands to have an extended dry season? - Answer-Lack of easterly winds Most of Central America was colonized by - Answer-Spain What effect did colonization have on the Native American population? - Answer-It nearly wiped out the Native American Population Where is most of the population of Central America located? - Answer-in highland cities and towns