GEOG 1101 Chapter 5: chaper 5 the caribbean
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1st region of americas to be extensively explored and colonized by europeans. Historically, the region was battleground between rival european powers. The us remains dominant power in the area. Isolated proximity is used to describe the regions unique position in the world-both isolated and proximate to us and europe. Distinguished from latin and anglo american by its overwhelming african power. Tropical realm between equator and tropic of cancer. Significantly altered landscape caused by deforestation, cultivation, depletion of natural biological resources. Most environmental problems related to agricultural practices and threat of climate change. Linked by caribbean sea between antillean islands and mainland of central and south america. Caribbean sea noted for biological diversity but never supported commercial fishing industry. Greater and lesser antilles are the two groups. Majority of population live there (belize, guiana, and caribbean coast. ). Most are on caribbean tectonic plate and experience significant earthquakes. Greater antilles consists of cuba jamaica, hispaniola, and puerto rico.
