| A | B |
|---|
| volcanoes | formed Central America years ago |
| land bridge | connects North America to South America |
| Caribbean Sea | forms eastern border of Central America |
| earthquakes | occurs because Central America sits on a fault line |
| fertile soil | positive effect of volcanic eruptions |
| Guatemal City | capital city that has been moved twice because of earthquakes |
| Central Highlands | area of Central America where the most people live |
| hot with frequent flooding | best describes the weather in the Eastern Lowlands |
| banana plants | plants that have roots that reach deep into the soil |
| little rainfall | makes farming difficult in the Pacific Lowlands |
| irrigation | main use of the rivers and streams in the Pacific Lowlands |
| Lake Nicaragua | interests scientists because of its saltwater fish |
| elevation | main reason Central America has different climates |
| tierra templata | area of Central America with warm days and cool nights |
| rain shadow | an area that is protected from rain bearing winds and receives little rain |
| lumber and firewood | reasons rain forest is in danger of being destroyed |
| valuable resource | Central America's fertile soil |
| farming | two thirds of all Central American occupation |
| building dams | how Central American countries meet their energy needs |
| lakes and mountains | Central America is largely made up of these |
| quetzal | national bird for Guatemala |
| relief | variations in elevations |
| contour map | a map that helps you picture the shape of the land |
| contour interval | the difference between contour lines on a contour map |
| Mercator Projection | a map used for navigation because it shows true directions |
