The Bahamas - Facts
How many major inhabited islands does The Bahamas have?
What is the capital of The Bahamas?
Nassau
What does a compass on a map do?
Give directions on where you are on a map
Name any two continents other than North America
South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antartica
Give one thing that contributes to Global Warming.
Cars/Car exhaust
Pollution
Factories
The use of fossil fuels
What ocean does The Bahamas lie in?
Atlantic Ocean
What island is Governor's Harbour found on?
Eleuthera
What are 3 types of maps?
Political, Physical, Contour, or Thematic (Road, Vegetation, Population, etc)
Name two oceans.
Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic, Pacific
What are two things that you can do to help with Global Warming?
Recycle
Pick up garbage
Turn off the lights
Walk or ride bicycles
Educate others
What type of landform is The Bahamas?
An Archipelago
What island is George Town found on?
Exuma
What is a political map?
A type of map that shows man-made or political information. (Like borders, countries, cities)
What ocean is above Antartica?
The Southern Ocean
Give two ways that climate change will affect The Bahamas and the lives of Bahamians.
1. Sea levels will rise
2. Stronger storms/hurricanes
3. Animals and plants may die due to rising temperatures
4. Hotter temperatures
What island has the tallest point in The Bahamas?
Cat Island
What symbol on a map represents a main settlement?
A dot (Red or black dot)
What is the name of the person who makes maps?
Cartographer
Which continent has the most people
Asia
Define 'Climate Change'.
A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates.
What is a major environmental issue that will greatly affect The Bahamas?
Climate Change, Water levels rising, Hurricanes
What main settlement is known as "the Nation's 2nd City/Capital"?
Freeport
List three characteristics of a map.
Flat, Easy to roll, Easy to store, Shows the whole Earth at once, Focuses on specific things
Which continent is The Bahamas closest to?
North America