América Central

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amrica-central

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in América Central?Approximately 50 million people
2. How big is América Central?Approximately 523,780 square kilometers (202,230 sq mi)
3. What language do people speak in América Central?Spanish, English, and numerous indigenous languages
4. What is América Central and why is it called a land of wonders?It is a narrow strip that connects North and South America, filled with volcanoes, jungles, and many animals. Its beautiful nature and many unique species make it a land of wonders.
5. Which countries are in América Central?The seven countries are Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Isthmus: A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, with water on either side.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans.
Endemic Species: Species of plants or animals that are native to a particular region and found nowhere else.
Presidential Republic: A system of government where the president is the head of state and head of government, elected independently of the legislature.