level: Extra Knowledge
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Extra Knowledge
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is the Lesser Antilles separated into Windward and Leeward? | There is no valid geographical reason to call the southern end of this chain ‘Windward’ and the northern end ‘Leeward’, since the whole chain is subject to the prevailing north-east trade winds. Due to its complex history, different nations group the countries in a slightly different manner. This includes the Spanish, English, French and Dutch. |
| What is one reason why the geological definition is officially recognized as one of the main definitions of the Caribbean? | The Caribbean is also identified collectively by the natural disasters (volcanic eruptions, earthquakes) and physical features (mountains). These unifying features enable us to identify the Caribbean using this criteria. |