Caribbean

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/caribbean

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. Which continent is Caribbean in?North America (via Central America), South America
2. What is the geographical scope?Encompasses the Caribbean Sea and its surrounding islands and continental coastlines
3. What is the major island groupings?Lucayan Archipelago, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles
4. What are the Greater Antilles?The Greater Antilles are the biggest islands in the Caribbean. They include Cuba, Hispaniola (shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
5. Why are coral reefs important in the Caribbean?Coral reefs are like underwater gardens that are home to many fish and other sea creatures. They also help protect the islands from waves and storms by breaking the force of the water.

Archipelago: A chain, cluster, or collection of islands.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.