Chapter 6 -

CENTRAL AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN ISLANDS

Lesson 4 – ECONOMY and ENVIRONMENT

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Yr 8’s, Next Monday you will have the a test on Central America!

Monday 27th December

Lesson 4 Questions !

Lesson Question 11.What are the natural resources in

Central America?

Lesson Questions1.What are the natural resources in

Central America?2.What are some Central American Industries ?

Lesson Questions1.What are the natural resources in

Central America?2.What are some Central American Industries ? 3.What are some Industries in the Caribbean?

Lesson Questions1.What are the natural resources in

Central America?2.What are some Central American Industries ? 3.What are some Industries in the Caribbean?4.What Are the Environmental

Challenges ?

Core Vocabulary Subsistence Farming 自给农业 Overdevelopment 过度开发 Scuba dive 潜水 Snorkel 浮潜 Mahogany 桃花心木 Balsa 筏 Teak 柚木 tobacco 烟草 Cuban cigars 古巴雪茄

1.What are the natural resources in Central America ? P.153

Snorkeling

Scuba & Snorkeling

TEAK Trees and furniture

Teak decking on a Yacht – water resistant and strong

Mahogany Tree felling

Mahogany furniture

Balsa wood used in Toy Planes

Balsa used in making the KonTiki

The KonTiki Expedition

What are some Central American Industries ? P.153

Many people in Guatemala are Subsistence farmers

Subsistence Farming

Plantation Farming

Cuban Tobacco and Cigars

3.What are some Industries in

the Caribbean? P.154

Coconut Plantations

4. What are the Environmental Challenges?

Puerto Rico Legislative Building

4.What Are the Environmental Challenges ?

Pollution and the tourist industry don’t mix!

Honduras is a country that is slightly larger than the size of Tennessee, and the capital city is Tegucigalpa. There are many Mayan ruins that can be found in Honduras.

There are 7,833,696 people who live in Honduras, and these people speak Spanish.

Because of the location, Honduras is often hard hit by hurricanes. One of the worst was Hurricane Mitch in 1998 which killed 5,600 people.

In Honduras, you will find most people eating beans , tomatoes, corn, and peppers. Rice is also commonly served with every meal.

Because of Honduras’ long Carribbean coastline, there is a lot of seafood eaten.

A very popular dish is called baleada, which is a wheat tortilla stuffed with cheese and beans.

What is the capital city of Honduras?– Tegucigalpa

What natural disaster is common in Honduras?– Hurricanes

What is a balleada?– A wheat tortilla stuffed with cheese and

beans

Nicaragua is a country about the size of New York state and the capital is Managua. 5,891,199 people live in Nicaragua, and 97.5% of these people speak Spanish.

Because of a recent civil war, hurricanes, and other issues, Nicaragua is the poorest nation in Central America. The average family makes $2,800 a year—that is $7.61 a day!

In Nicaragua, rice and beans are a staple food. Besides that, many people enjoy what is called nacatamales.

A nacatamal is a dough which is made with grinded corn and butter. This is then filled up with small slices of pork or chicken, rice, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper. This mixture is packed in plantain tree leaves (which are not edible) and then tightened with a small thread. It is boiled for five hours. To eat it, Nicaraguans take it out of the leaves and enjoy!

What is the capital city of Nicaragua?– Managua

What is the yearly income for an average Nicaraguan family?– $2,800

What is a popular Nicaraguan food dish?– Nacatamales

Don’t forget the test next Monday