Multiple Choice
Coral Reefs are highly sensitive to changes in:
a. Climate Change
b. Extreme Weather Events
c. Temperature
d. Droughts
c. Temperature
Why is it important for meteorologists to understand the hurricane formation process?
To track and predict storms, allowing for early warnings and preparations.
A storm is given a name when winds exceed 50 miles per hour.
True
The primary ingredient for hurricane formation.
Warm water
Hurricanes, also known as ______________ or _______________, are powerful tropical storms characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Typhoons or Cyclones
This has significantly impacted the Caribbean due to the transatlantic slave trade.
a. African Influences
b. The African Diaspora
c. Afro-Caribbean Population
d. Indigenous Cultures
b. The African Diaspora
Explain the function of the Coriolis Effect.
Influences the direction of moving air masses.
Soil erosion and landslides are often results of agriculture. Explain your answer.
False- a result of intense rainfall
The circulation of air deflecting towards the right in the Northern hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern hemisphere.
The Coriolis Effect
_____________ is vulnerable to extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts.
Agriculture
These, which are spoken in various Caribbean nations, have evolved from a mixture of African, European, and indigenous languages.
a. Jamaican Patois
b. Haitian Creole
c. Trinidadian Creole
d. Creole Languages
d. Creole Languages
Explain when a storm is classified as a tropical depression.
Sustained winds of around 38 miles per hour
Indigenous populations, such as the Arawaks and Caribs have diminished in number significantly due to African colonization.
False- European colonization
Practices that reflect the syncretism between African spiritual traditions and Christianity.
Vodou, Santeria, Obeah
The _________ and ___________ tropical climate of the Caribbean fosters a rich biodiversity.
Warm and Humid
These authors have explored the complexities of Caribbean identity and history through their works.
a. Derek Walcott and Jamaica Kincaid
b. John F. Kennedy and Paul Walker
c. Samuel Haynes and Tamara White
d. Leonard price and Gerald Hall
a. Derek Walcott and Jamaica Kincaid
What is the function of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
Designed to help determine wind hazards of an approaching hurricane easier for emergency officials.
Examples of creole languages are:
Haitian Creole
Jamaican Patois
Trinidadian Creole
True
A major celebration across the Caribbean, boasting vibrant costumes, music, and dance.
Carnival
_____________ music has gained global recognition for addressing social and political issues.
Reggae
This Caribbean Island is known for its calypso and Soca music, which are integral to the carnival celebrations.
a. Barbados
b. Bahamas
c. Trinidad and Tobago
d. St. Vincent
c. Trinidad and Tobago
List 3 areas of the Caribbean that hurricanes could have a profound impact on.
Landscape
Ecosystems
Coastlines
Originating in Jamaica, Soca music has gained global recognition. It often addresses social and political issues.
False- reggae
A vital part of the Caribbean economy, vulnerable to disruptions caused by hurricanes.
Tourism Industry
Rice and beans, plantains, jerk seasoning, and seafood are considered ____________in Caribbean cuisine.
Staples