Geo Flashcards

(11 cards)

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Isthmus of Panama

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It extends west to aa, commenting North and South America and separating the Caribbean Siee droner the Cult of Panama.

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mountains, swampy coastal lands, and dense rain kotests

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They make contact between people difficult in this area.

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islands of the Caribbean

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Many of the more than 7,000 islands are the tops of mountains that are part of the mainland’s Central Highlands.

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Greater and Lesser Andiles

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They are part of an archipelago.

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Thisarchipelags

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It is composed of the crests and peaks of a mountain range formed from collisions between the Cartopean plate and other tectoni plates.

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Tectonic activity

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It continues to change the landscape.

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2000 earthquake

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An earthquake struck Halt’s capital, Poni aPrince, collapsing buildings and killing large numbers of people.

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Inland lakes and waterways

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They play a vital role in Central America, aiding growth and development.

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water systems

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They provide transportation, drinking vater, drainage, irrigation, and a source of hydroelectic power.

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10
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Lake Nicarague

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Central America’s largest freshwater lake. It is the only one in the wot to al life such as sharks, swordfish, and tarpon.

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GEOGRAPHY CONNECTION

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waried elevations give Semia america and the Cathean a dive physical landscape.

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