Question

Which is not an accurate statement about the economies of the Caribbean islands?

a.The economy receives a boost from money sent home by people who live outside their homeland.

b.Many jobs on the islands have seasonal ups and downs.

c.Money spent by tourists is responsible for most of the prosperity of the population.

d.Agriculture and tourism are the main sources of income in the area.

Answer 1

The Caribbean Islands are situated in the Central America facing the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its strategic geographical location, it primarily comprises group of islands having a tropical climate. In addition to that, its primary industry is tourism as the flow of foreigners heavily contribute its economies.

Answer 2

The correct answer is - b. Many jobs on the islands have seasonal ups and downs.

The Caribbean islands have tropical climate, and they are islands that experience summer throughout all of the year. Because of this, the two main branches that bring in the most of the money in the economy, agriculture and tourism, are active throughout the whole year, thus people have work for the whole year without any significant fluctuations. Tourists come throughout all of the year, and the agriculture is active throughout all of the year as well with managing to produce twice or three times per year.