Why is central america known as a land bridge and how was it formed?????

Question

Why is central america known as a land bridge and how was it formed?????

Answer 1

Central America is known as the land bridge because it connects two continents together, North and South America.

Most of Central America rests atop the Caribbean Plate. The region is geologically active, with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occurring from time to time.  Thus, Central America was formed through a series of Volcanic erruptions and Earthquakes.