Chapter 5 the Caribbean

Question 1

Greater Antilles vs Lesser Antilles

Answer 1

Greater Antilles: islands with the bulk of the regions population, arable lands and large mountain ranges
includes Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), and puerto rico
Lesser Antilles: 
inner arc
volcanic in origin
soil is not productive 
outer arc
ideal for sugar cane
older; low lying islands

Question 2

isolated proximity

Answer 2

explores the contradictory nature of the region
isolation:
-isolated geographically
-strong and distinct culture forms
-limited economic opportunity
-strong cultural differences between neighboring islands
Proximity:
-still close to North America and europe
-foreign economic dependence 
-international connections