Question

The isolated proximity of the Caribbean refers to all of the following EXCEPT A) the sustained cultural diversity that the region has maintained. B) the early and continued independence of all of the nations contained within the region. C) the limited economic opportunities the region has been offered. D) the geographic closeness to North America.

Answer 1

C) the limited economic opportunities the region has been offered.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Caribbean islands have the most biodiverse reserves in the world, surrounded by the Caribbean sea, bordered by the North Atlantic ocean. Being in the southwest of the Gulf of Mexico, North America mainland, and central America.

• Geopolitically the island is regarded as the territory of North America, though sometimes included in Central America, has 30 sovereign states including dependencies.

• The isolated proximity of the Caribbean thus refers to the geographic closeness to North America as it is economically dependent on the region.