Episode of Series “Geography of the Americas”.
Describes the three main topographical regions of Central America - hot lowlands, temperate plateau, and cool mountain lands. Shows effects of climate on inhabitants and crops. Shows how coffee is grown and shipped. Discusses the economic importance of the Panama Canal.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001839
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coffee
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Crops and soils
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → International trade
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Central America
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Central America - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Panama Canal (Panama)
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Vegetation and climate
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International trade
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Coffee
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)