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Geographical Caribbean
The Caribbean consists of several sub regions.

The Greater Antilles

Caribbean

These are the larger land masses in the Caribbean.

The Lesser Antilles

These are the smaller Islands between the Virgin Islands and Trinidad, including as far as Aruba.

Geographical Location Worksheet

On the Map of the Caribbean provided complete the following tasks.
1.Shade in red the countries of the Greater Antilles. Name these islands.

2. Shade in blue the countries of the Windward Islands. Name these islands

3. Shade in green the countries of the Leeward Islands. Name these islands

4. Shade in yellow the countries of the Netherland Antilles. Name these islands

south and central America.

1 Caribbean Studies Note #1

By Mrs.Goodridge
(8 marks)

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5. Locate the following: Caribbean sea, Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, The pacific ocean, North,
(7 marks)
Complete the boxes below.
Using your understanding of the Map of the Caribbean, place the countries under the correct headings.

Political Caribbean
1. Define the terms independent state, associate state, colonial dependencies.

2. In groups, develop a powerpoint to show a country that fits each of the profiles. In your powerpoint identify the following:

1. A map of the country showing its location to the Caribbean

2. Brief history of when the three countries chosen.

3. Political history/ significance of this country.

Geological Caribbean
1. Define the term plate tectonics. (1 mark)

2. Identify and draw diagrams to show the types of plate boundaries. (6 marks)

2. Identify the plates surrounding the Caribbean plate. (4 marks)