Author Question: Central America, Middle America, and South America are three terms that refer to geographic areas of ... (Read 214 times)

Pineapplelove6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
Central America, Middle America, and South America are three terms that refer to geographic areas of Latin America. Describe the areas each of the three terms represents.

Question 2

Many small Pacific islands have been referred to as coconut civilizations. Explain coconut trees as a staple to these civilizations.



zoeyesther

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Answer to Question 1

Latin America's two main subregions are neatly offset from one another geographically. The northern part, known as Middle America, includes Mexico, the countries of Central America and the islands of the Caribbean. South America protrudes much farther into the Atlantic Ocean. Central America refers to the countries between Mexico and South America.

Answer to Question 2

Source of food and drink
Dried meat (copra)
Coconut oil, used in food, soap, and cosmetics
Leaves for thatching and baskets
Wood for construction and furniture



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library