Hurricanes
Which Hurricane hit Jamaica in 2024?
Beryl
What important gas do plants release?
Oxygen
Which beach in Jamaica is a perfect example of coastal erosion?
Hellshire
What protects the earth from the sun’s harmful rays?
Ozone layer
What are the 3 main parts of a hurricane?
Eye, eye wall, rain bands
What pollinating insect uses plants for food and habitat?
Bees
What are 2 economic importances of beaches?
Tourism
fisheries
jobs
What is the main cause of pollution in oceans?
Plastic waste
What are the negative impacts of a hurricane?
Thunderstorm
flooding
deforestation
Habitat loss
air and water pollution
What environmental conditions do plants need for germination to occur?
Water, oxygen and proper temperature
What is an environmental importance of beaches?
Habitat for wildlife
coastal protection
nutrient cycling
climate regulation
Name 3 renewable sources of energy
Wind
water
solar
What are the positive impacts of a hurricane?
Brings rainfall to dry regions
Mixes nutrients in oceans
Helps regulate heat
Name a condition of soil that is necessary for plants to grow.
Moist
loose
Where is doctor’s cave beach located?
Montego bay
What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
CO2
Name 2 conditions needed for the formation of hurricanes
Warm ocean water
Moist air
little wind shear (steady winds)
Coriolis effect
What is germination?
This is the term for when a seed begins to sprout.
What are 2 social and cultural importances of beaches?
Recreation
cultural value
education and research
How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose?
450 years