Jamaican Geography
Eight Rivers
What is a habitat?
The environment/surroundings in which an organism lives.
True or False?
Rainforests are being cut down at a rate of 100 acres per minute.
True
On which date is World Migratory Bird Day celebrated in the Caribbean?
October 13th
What is the name of the largest island in the Caribbean?
Cuba
Which parish is the largest in Jamaica?
St. Ann
What are the two types of habitats?
Terrestrial/ Land Habitats & Aquatic/Water Habitats
What are two common negative effects that air pollution may cause on someone's respiratory system?
Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Asthma, Chest Pains, Lung Cancer, Stroke, Premature Death, Pneumonia.
What is the topic for this year's World Migratory Bird Day?
"Sing, Fly, Soar- Like a bird!"
How many limbs does a shrimp have?
26
Which river is the longest river in Jamaica?
The Rio Minho River
Where is the largest coral reef located?
Australia
Which process involves destroying forests by cutting down trees and not replanting them?
Deforestation
Which two characteristics of birds are acknowledged in this year's theme for World Migratory Bird Day?
Their ability to fly and their versatile vocals.
In which year did Hurricane Gilbert hit Jamaica?
In 1988
In which three parishes is the Blue Mts. located?
St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland
In which year did the Amazon forest have its largest fire?
2019
What was the biggest oil spill in history?
The Deepwater Horizon
On April 20, 2010, the oil drilling ring Deepwater Horizon, operating in Macondo Prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded and sank resulting in the death of 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon and the largest spill of oil in the history of oil drilling operations.
About how many bird specices are located in the Caribbean? (Only a specific range is accepted)
Over 700
True or False?
The U.S. is the #1 trash-producing country in the world.
True
Which river in Jamaica flows from east to west instead of from north to south?
The Plantain Garden River
Which desert is the largest in the world?
The Antarctic Desert
List the top 5 countries that contribute the most to world pollution.
China - 10.3m kilotons
U.S. - 5.3m kt
India - 2.2m kt
Russia - 1.7m kt
Japan - 1.2m kt
What are two of the most common migratory birds in the Caribbean?
Merlins, Kingfishers (Belted Kingfisher), Hawks, Ducks, Warblers (Black-throated Warbler, Northern Parula), Rose-Breasted Grosbeak (Cardinal) & Least Sanpiper
Give the names of the slowest and fastest animal in the world.
Slowest - Sloth
Fastest - Peregrine Falcon