Geo Ch. 11 Terms

Question 0

Hispanola

Answer 0

An island in the Greater Antilles divided between the countries of Haiti and Dominican Republic; lies on Caribbean plate,(pg. 240)

Question 1

Indigenous

Answer 1

Native to an area,(pg. 244)

Question 2

Mangrove

Answer 2

A type of tree without roots that grow in saltwater found in tropical coastal areas around the world,(pg. 241)

Question 3

Cacao

Answer 3

Type of tree from which we get cocoa beans,(pg. 246)

Question 4

Caricom

Answer 4

An economic union formed by countries in the region to promote industry and trade,(pg. 252)

Question 5

Voodoo

Answer 5

Haitian version of traditional African religious beliefs that are blended with elements of Christianity,(pg. 251)

Question 6

Creole

Answer 6

A language blending Africn, European, or indigenous Caribbean languages,(pg. 251)

Question 7

Mulattos

Answer 7

People with both African and European ancestry,(pg. 245)

Question 8

Bauxite

Answer 8

The ore from which aluminum is made,(pg. 241)

Question 9

Jamaica

Answer 9

An island in the Greater Antilles that has major deposits of bauxite,(pg. 240/241)

Question 10

Ecotourism

Answer 10

A type of tourism that focus on guided travel through natural areas and on outdoor activities,(pg. 248)

Question 11

Santería

Answer 11

A blend of African traditions and Christian beliefs,(pg. 251)