Storms
The center of a hurricane is called an _____.
eye
Where do most weather conditions take place?
troposphere
What is the lowest rank of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force?
Marine
What is an island?
a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides
One contribution of the Loyalists
boatbuilding, churches, roads, schools, the gazette etc.
What is a small funnel of quickly spinning air?
tornado
a person who studies weather
meteorologist
To confiscate means....
to take it away
The deep Body of water that is east of Andros
Tongue of The Ocean
Where did the Lucayans come from?
South America
Besides remaining indoors, list two safety precautions that should be taken during a storm.
avoid small buildings that are isolated
stay out water
dont touch electrical outlets
have emergency supplies, etc.
the amount of water vapour in the air
humidity
Which law enforcement body checks passports and travel documents at ports of entry?
Immigration Officer
The line of latitude that measures 0 degrees and the line of longitude that measures 0 degrees
equator; prime merdian
What is culture?
a way of life
How do all storms start?
when warm moist air rises
list three examples of precipitation.
rain, snow, sleet, hail
Name two groups of persons who pose a threat to our waters, other than poachers.
illegal aliens, drug smugglers
Map of The Caribbean
Name two islands that are a part of the Greater Antilles.
What is the Royal Prerogative of Mercy?
The Governor General pardons criminals
Besides deaths, how do hurricanes cause damage when they make landfall?
destruction of homes/buildings, flooding, uprooting off trees, removal of sand on beaches, storm surges
What is the difference between weather and climate?
weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place
climate is the average weather conditions annually
State two reasons why it is important for Defence Force Officers to patrol and protect our waters from the threat of poachers?
prevents drugs from coming into the country
protect our fishing grounds
stop ships from polluting our waters
On which island is salt manufactured for export?
What are the conditions for salt to harvested?
Inagua
it needs to be dry, strong wind, sunlight,
Explain how parliament opens.
The Governor General reads the Speech From The Throne