4th lesson in the Central America sequence

1. Chapter 6 - CENTRAL AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN ISLANDS Lesson 4 – ECONOMY and ENVIRONMENT 我认为世界外国语中学的学生是可爱的

3. Lesson 4 Questions !

9. 1.What are the natural resources in Central America ? P.153

10. Snorkeling

11. Scuba & Snorkeling

12. TEAK Trees and furniture

13. Teak decking on a Yacht – water resistant and strong

14. Mahogany Tree felling

15. Mahogany furniture

17. Balsa wood used in Toy Planes

19. Balsa used in making the KonTiki

20. The KonTiki Expedition

21. What are some Central American Industries ? P.153 Many people in Guatemala are Subsistence farmers

22. Subsistence Farming

23. Plantation Farming

24. Cuban Tobacco and Cigars

26. 3.What are some Industries in the Caribbean? P.154

27. Coconut Plantations

29. 4. What are the Environmental Challenges? Puerto Rico Legislative Building

30. 4.What Are the Environmental Challenges ?

32. Pollution and the tourist industry don’t mix!

33. Honduras is a country that is slightly larger than the size of Tennessee, and the capital city is Tegucigalpa. There are many Mayan ruins that can be found in Honduras. There are 7,833,696 people who live in Honduras, and these people speak Spanish. Because of the location, Honduras is often hard hit by hurricanes. One of the worst was Hurricane Mitch in 1998 which killed 5,600 people.

34. In Honduras, you will find most people eating beans , tomatoes, corn, and peppers. Rice is also commonly served with every meal. Because of Honduras’ long Carribbean coastline, there is a lot of seafood eaten. A very popular dish is called baleada, which is a wheat tortilla stuffed with cheese and beans.

36. Nicaragua is a country about the size of New York state and the capital is Managua. 5,891,199 people live in Nicaragua, and 97.5% of these people speak Spanish. Because of a recent civil war, hurricanes, and other issues, Nicaragua is the poorest nation in Central America. The average family makes $2,800 a year—that is $7.61 a day!

37. In Nicaragua, rice and beans are a staple food. Besides that, many people enjoy what is called nacatamales. A nacatamal is a dough which is made with grinded corn and butter. This is then filled up with small slices of pork or chicken, rice, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper. This mixture is packed in plantain tree leaves (which are not edible) and then tightened with a small thread. It is boiled for five hours. To eat it, Nicaraguans take it out of the leaves and enjoy !

39. Don’t forget the test next Monday