Have
some fun learning about the geography of this
country. Because the country bordered by mountains
and ocean, it has a tremendously varied topography.
Answer the question below using the provided links or
any other you can find. Be sure to list any link you use
that is not provided below.
Remember, you need 15 points to get an "A".
1.)
Make a map of Costa Rica and label the following items. 4 points
San José Volcano Arenal Coronado Bay
Puerto Limón
Cordillera de Guanacaste Nicaragua Panamá
Puerto Quepos
Oceano Pacífico Mar Caribeño
At least 8 National Parks
2.)
What natural disasters are relatively common in Costa Rica?
When did they last occur? 3 points
3.)
Briefly describe the geography of Costa Rica. Are there mountain
ranges? If so, where? Where is Costa Rica located? Does
it have
beaches, major rivers, lakes, volcanoes, deserts? Be specific.
Up to 5 points
4.)
What kind of recreational activities does the geography provide?
(State where the activities would be done.) 3 points
5.)
How is the country divided? (States, provinces, etc.) List
them all.
2 points
6.)
* How large is Costa Rica? How does this compare to the United
States? What other countries does it border? 2 points
7.)
How many miles of coastline does it have? What might you
assume would be a result of this (How would this affect the
people, foods, customs, economy, entertainment, etc.) 3 points
8.)
When was the last major eruption of Arenal Volcano?
Is it still active? 2 points
9.)
* What is the Costa Rican climate like? How does it compare to
Grass Valley? 2 points
10.)
Tell me about butterfly farming. Why is Costa Rica a perfect
place for it? 2 points
ENLACES
http://www.photius.com/wfb/wfb1999/costa_rica/costa_rica_geography.html
http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb/costa_rica_geography.html
http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blcostarica.htm
http://www.geographia.com/costa-rica/
http://centralamerica.com/cr/info/
http://www.butterflyfarm.co.cr/tours/
http://www.cocori.com/library/
http://www.highlandheliconia.com/
http://www.fire.or.cr/julio01/oil_main.html
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cs.html
http://www.pbs.org/edens/costarica/