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Central America. Countries of central america. Countries of continental Central America and the Caribbean. Countries of continental Central America and the Caribbean. Physical Features of Central America. Proximity (_____________) to the equator. Physical Features of Central America.
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Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (_____________) to the equator
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes:
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture:
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean • HUMID
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean • HUMID (high amount of water vapor in the air)
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean • HUMID (high amount of water vapor in the air) • Ecosystem:
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean • HUMID (high amount of water vapor in the air) • Ecosystem: tropical rainforest (________________)
Physical Features of Central America • Proximity (closeness) to the equator • Low latitudes: 5°N-25°N • Temperture: VERY HOT • Proximity (closeness) to the ocean • HUMID (high amount of water vapor in the air) • Ecosystem: tropical rainforest (hot and humid)
History of Central America • Ancient Mayans covered the territory of present-day Mexico and Guatemala
History of Central America • ancient Mayan city of Tikal • ceremonial and civic center • Tikal is the "New York City" of the Maya, its skyscraper-like pyramids soar up out of the jungle canopy.
History of Central America • Due to the dense (thick) rainforest, farmers from ancient times through today have used a farming technique called ________________.
History of Central America • Due to the dense (thick) rainforest, farmers from ancient times through today have used a farming technique called Slash-and-Burn agriculture.
Slash and Burn Agriculture • A primitive (ancient) farming method that follows the following steps: 1. Chop down an area of rain forest.
Slash and Burn Agriculture • A primitive (ancient) farming method that follows the following steps: • Chop down an area of rain forest. • Burn the chopped plants.
Slash and Burn Agriculture • A primitive farming method that follows the following steps: • Chop down an area of rain forest. • Burn the chopped plants. • The ash fertilizes the soil.
Slash and Burn Agriculture • A primitive farming method that follows the following steps: 4. Plant crops for a few years in the fertilized soil.
Slash and Burn Agriculture • A primitive farming method that follows the following steps: • Plant crops for a few years in the fertilized soil. • Move somewhere else and do it again/repeat the cycle.
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly)
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly) • Exception: Haiti (French)
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly) • Exception: Haiti (French) • Main Language in Central America =
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly) • Exception: Haiti (French) • Main Language in Central America = Spanish
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly) • Exception: Haiti (French) • Main Language in Central America = Spanish • The Spanish Language links central America together creating a ___________ region.
History of Central America • Conquered and Colonized by Europeans (Spanish mostly) • Exception: Haiti (French) • Main Language in Central America = Spanish • The Spanish Language links Central America together creating a cultural region.
History of Central America • Europeans brought over Africans to work as slaves on the large plantations
History of Central America • Europeans brought over Africans to work as slaves on the large plantations • Main Crops:
History of Central America • Europeans brought over Africans to work as slaves on the large plantations • Main Crops: coffee, cocoa, and sugarcane
History of Central America • Europeans brought over Africans to work as slaves on the large plantations • Main Crops: coffee, cocoa, and sugarcane • The combination of native people, Africans, and Europeans created a unique new culture.
Panama Canal • A ship canal that runs through the isthmus of Panama.
Panama Canal • A ship canal that runs through the isthmus of Panama. • It was begun in 1904 under President Teddy Roosevelt. It officially opened in 1914.
Panama Canal • A ship canal that runs through the isthmus of Panama. • It was begun in 1904 under President Teddy Roosevelt. It officially opened in 1914. • (The French tried to dig it first, but failed, losing the lives of about 22,000 workers—mostly to malaria and yellow fever.)
