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Many of the islands were formed by volcanoes. Once the volcano stopped erupting, life was allowed on these islands. Also, sometimes it's the volcanic ash that creates the island. Thanks for reading! This is my first answer. Please rate.
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What two ways were the Caribbean islands formed?
one way is.... many skeletons of dead animals melted together and formed the coral reef. another is ..... volcanic eruption.
How many republic countries are there in the Caribbean islands?
3 countries
Why do you call the group of islands Caribbean islands?
Because they are found in the Caribbean sea
How were the islands of the greater antilles formed?
by the Caribbean plate being pulled when the plates separated from Africa during the continental drift
Which region has more colonial possessions Central American or the Caribbean islands?
Caribbean Islands
Many of the Caribbean islands were formed by what type of tectonic activity?
many of Caribbean islands was formed by what type of tectonic activity
What are Some Caribbean islands are coral islands formed by?
2 coral island
Many of the Caribbean islands are the tops of what?
many of the Caribbean islands are the tops of
What caused the Caribbean islands to have varying land forms?
The Caribbean islands were formed from the collision of the Caribbean plate and the South American plate. It caused volcano eruptions and earthquakes.
Some Caribbean islands are formed from the tops of underwater mountains while others are formed from .?
active volcanoes
What two ways were the Caribbean islands formed?
one way is.... many skeletons of dead animals melted together and formed the coral reef. another is ..... volcanic eruption.
4 Some Caribbean islands are formed from the tops of underwater mountains while others are formed from?
active volcanoes
Why was CARICOM formed?
CARICOM was formed in an effort to promoote regional integration among the nations of the Caribbean. it focus not on the Caribbean as a mere group of islands and mainland terriotories but as a community.
The what business provides the bulk of jobs on many Caribbean islands?
The business provides the bulk of jobs on many Caribbean islands
How many islands does the Caribbean have?
The Caribbean is comprised of more than 700 islands and many more cays.
What are the types of island formation are in the Caribbean?
Some of the types of island formation in the Caribbean include volcanic islands formed by volcanic activity, limestone islands formed by the uplift of coral reefs and sedimentary rocks, and continental islands that were once connected to mainland South America but separated due to tectonic movements.
The many islands that streach from Florida to venzeuela are called the?
the Caribbean islands
