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73 Cards in this Set
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Which planet is fourth from the sun?
A. Mars B. Mercury C. Saturn D. Venus |
A. Mars
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Where is the Amazon River located?
A. Africa B. Asia C. North America D. South America |
D. South America
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Which planet has one moon?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Uranus |
A. Earth
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Which line of latitude is found at 66 1/2ºS?
A. Tropic of Capricorn B. Tropic of Cancer C. Arctic Circle D. Antarctic Circle |
C. Arctic Circle
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What is the name given to the innermost part of the earth?
A. mantle B. Crust C. core D. axis |
C. core
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Which of these continents has the smallest population?
A. South America B. Australia C. Asia D. Antarctica |
D. Antarctica
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Which of these continents is farthest South?
A. Europe B. Antarctica C. Asia D. Africa |
B. Antarctica
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Where would one find the Alps?
A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe D. North America |
C. Europe
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What is the name given to the path along which a planet travels?
A. axis B. equinox C. orbit D. tilt |
C. orbit
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What is the source of light and heat for the planets?
A. comets B. meteor C. moon D. sun |
D. sun
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Which river flows through the parish of St. Catherine?
A. Black River B. Plantain Gardens C. Rio Cobre D. Rio Grande |
C. Rio Cobre
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The revolution of the earth and the tilt of its axis result in __________.
A. the seasons B. severe flooding C. day and night D. changes in the weather |
A. the seasons
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What is toxic waste?
A. waste used to clean gullies B. waste containing poisonous substances C. waste which is purified D. waste containing nutrients |
B. waste containing poisonous substances
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Which is likely to occur near plate margins when two plates move in opposite direction pass each other?
A. drought B. earthquake C. storm D. tornado |
B. earthquake
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The astronauts visited the natural satellite of the earth which is illuminated by the sun. Where did the astronauts visit?
A. Venus B. Mars C. the moon D. a space station |
C. the moon
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Mr. Jones told his grandchildren that the environment is much hotter than when he was a child. Which could be the cause for this?
A. noise pollution B. the greenhouse effect C. soil erosion D. pollution of underground water |
B. the greenhouse effect
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Which statement is TRUE about drought?
A. no rain for long periods B. occurs only in deserts C. affects only plants D. affects only animals |
A. no rain for long periods
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What name is given to the large body of salt water that borders a continent?
A. lakes B. oceans C. rivers D. swamps |
B. oceans
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Which of these resources is renewable?
A. copper B. gold C. silver D. tree |
D. tree
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Which are elements of weather?
A. clouds and latitude B. air pressure and longitude C. sunshine and latitude D. wind and sunshine |
D. wind and sunshine
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Why are the Blue Mountains much cooler than the Mocho Mountains?
A. The Mocho Mountains are located in central Jamaica. B. The Blue Mountains are located in the eastern section of the island. C. The Mocho Mountains are higher than the Blue Mountains. D. The Blue Mountains are much higher than the Mocho Mountains. |
D. The Blue Mountains are much higher than the Mocho Mountains.
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Which names the inner planets?
A. Earth, Mars, Pluto, Saturn B. Venus, Pluto, Jupiter, Saturn C. Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars |
D. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
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All of the following measures can be used by the government to prevent damage to the environment EXCEPT _____
A. cutting down trees B. replanting trees C. protection of coral reefs D. proper garbage disposal |
A. cutting down trees
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Which shows how to sustain a natural resource?
A. dumping garbage in our gullies B. pouring raw sewage into the sea C. replanting areas from which trees have been cut D. removing sand from the beaches |
C. replanting areas from which trees have been cut
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All of the following are benefits of forests EXCEPT __________.
A. preventing soil erosion B. creating employment C. serving as a wind breaker D. preventing hurricanes |
D. preventing hurricanes
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Which natural hazard is LEAST likely to occur in the Caribbean?
A. drought B. earthquake C. hurricane D. tornado |
D. tornado
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When is the BEST time for a European tourist who is scared of hurricanes to visit the Caribbean?
A. March to May B. September to November C. July to November D. June to September |
A. March to May
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Which parish is located in the county of Middlesex?
A. Hanover B. Portland C. St. Ann D. St. Thomas |
C. St. Ann
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The term Universal Adult Suffrage can be best described as ___________.
A. the right to vote based on one's age B. the right to vote based on one's wealth C. the suffering of adults all over the world D. the suffering of university graduates all over the world |
A. the right to vote based on one's age
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The West Indies Cricket Board is planning to honour an outstanding Caribbean cricketer. This person is likely to be _____________.
A. Peter Cargill B. Michael McCallum C. Asafa Powell D. Chris Gayle |
D. Chris Gayle
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Which is a group of independent countries in the Caribbean?
A. Virgin Islands, Barbados, Jamaica, Belize B. Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Montserrat, St. Vincent C. Trinidad and Tobago, Cayman Islands, Belize, Grenada D. Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago |
D. Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago
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What is the meaning of CARIFESTA?
A. Caribbean Feast B. Caribbean Festival C. Caribbean Festival of Arts D. Caribbean Festival of Agriculture |
C. Caribbean Festival of Arts
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Which is a French-speaking Caribbean island?
A. Anguilla B. Curacao C. Martinique D. Puerto Rico |
C. Martinique
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Which group contains only outstanding Caribbean political leaders?
A. Marcus Garvey and Derrick Walcott B. Eric Williams and Alexander Bustamante C. Norman Manley and Jimmy Cliff D. Edna Manley and Vic Reid |
B. Eric Williams and Alexander Bustamante
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Why wouldn't the citizens of Haiti be invited to participate in a Commonwealth Caribbean Netball championship?
A. They do not understand English. B. They were never a colony of Britain. C. The head of their government is a President. D. They experienced slavery. |
B. They were never a colony of Britain.
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During times of disasters countries make special effort to assist each other. Which word best describes this action?
A. co-operation B. globalization C. integration D. migration |
A. co-operation
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The energies, talents, skills and abilities of a country's population are its _____________.
A. renewable resources B. non-renewable resources C. natural resources D. human resources |
D. human resources
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Barbados and Jamaica will have a joint dance troupe to perform at the regional Environmental Summit. Which Caribbean linkage does this joint venture best represent?
A. cultural B. economic C. educational D. sporting |
A. cultural
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Which character would NOT be in a Jonkunnu dance?
A. Anancy B. Cow Head C. Devil D. Pitchy Patchy |
A. Anancy
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Which is NOT a common historical experience of Caribbean people?
A. Blacks working as slaves on plantations B. ancestors from the continent of Africa C. colonisation by foreign countries D. free movement of slaves from one territory to another |
D. free movement of slaves from one territory to another
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Which explains why cultural differences exist among Caribbean peoples?
A. They speak a variety of languages. B. They have a variety of national dishes. C. They practise many forms of dances. D. They were colonised by various national groups. |
D. They were colonised by various national groups.
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Which practice is associated with Caribbean countries?
A. drinking tea throughout the day B. dressing in cotton clothes throughout the year C. wearing of long coats and boots D. relaxing in front of a fireplace |
B. dressing in cotton clothes throughout the year
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Which form of environmental pollution is mainly caused by over population?
A. soil erosion B. improper disposal of garbage C. dust from factories D. use of dynamite in fishing |
B. improper disposal of garbage
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What could Caribbean governments do to ensure that the region's natural resources are sustained?
A. invite foreign companies to use their resources freely B. continue to look for new resources to use C. enforce laws to prevent the exploitation of their natural resources D. charge investors large sums of money before allowing them to use the resources |
C. enforce laws to prevent the exploitation of their natural resources
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What does this line from the Jamaican National Anthem mean?
"Be our light through countless hours" A. be our source of hope and guidance in any situation B. be our source of comfort in the day C. be our source of comfort in times of disaster D. be our source of hope only at nights |
A. be our source of hope and guidance in any situation
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The information from a census shows that a country has a young population. To which would the government need to pay LEAST attention?
A. building of schools B. setting up pension plan C. upgrading clinics D. building community centres |
B. setting up pension plan
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In which two parishes is bauxite mining a main activity?
A. Trelawny, St. Ann B. St. Elizabeth, St. Ann C. St. Thomas, St. Elizabeth D. Trelawny, St. Thomas |
B. St. Elizabeth, St. Ann
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For which economic activity is Ocho Rios most famous?
A. tourism B. fishing C. finance D. agriculture |
A. tourism
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What is the term used to describe a situation where there are too many people for the available resources in an area?
A. immigration B. migration C. over-population D. under-population |
C. over-population
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Which natural resource is NOT found in commercial quantities in Jamaica?
A. bauxite B. gypsum C. oil D. sand |
C. oil
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Which economic activities are directly related to the climate of Jamaica?
A. farming and tourism B. fishing and manufacturing C. gambling and manufacturing D. tourism and gambling |
A. farming and tourism
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Which is a DISADVANTAGE of tourism?
A. pollution of the environment B. displacement of workers C. increased foreign exchange D. improved economy |
A. pollution of the environment
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Which Caribbean country exports petroleum in commercial quantities?
A. Barbados B. Guyana C. Jamaica D. Trinidad and Tobago |
D. Trinidad and Tobago
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Which two Caribbean countries have the largest deposits of bauxite?
A. Jamaica and Guyana B. St. Lucia and Haiti C. Trinidad and Jamaica D. Barbados and Cuba |
A. Jamaica and Guyana
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As an institution of CARICOM, the Caribbean Development Bank _____.
A. lends money to its members for recreation B. lends money to its members for projects C. always depends on the World Bank D. always experiences shortage of funds |
B. lends money to its members for projects
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Which country is most famous for its Crop Over Festival?
A. Barbados B. Jamaica C. Guyana D. Puerto Rico |
A. Barbados
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Which crop is grown in Jamaica but NOT in Japan?
A. barley B. oats C. sugar cane D. wheat |
C. sugar cane
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Why is bauxite a non-renewable resource?
A. It is not processed in the Caribbean B. Once used up it cannot be restored C. It has to be processed before it can be used D. It requires heavy duty machinery |
B. Once used up it cannot be restored
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Why does the mining sector employ fewer persons than the agricultural sector?
A. The work is more dangerous in the agricultural sector. B. The mining sector uses more machines. C. People work longer hours in the agricultural sector. D. People prefer to work in the agricultural sector. |
B. The mining sector uses more machines.
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Why is there very little land for farming in Japan?
A. The land is mainly used for ship building. B. The land is mainly used for factories. C. Most of the land is used for housing. D. Japan is a mountainous country. |
D. Japan is a mountainous country.
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The above diagram is a representation of the Earth. Which climatic zone is labelled 'A'?
A. Tropical B. North Temperate C. Polar D. South Temperate |
B. North Temperate
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The above diagram is a representation of the Earth. Which season would places at the line of latitude labelled '2' be experiencing on June 21?
A. Autumn B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter |
C. Summer
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The above map of the Caribbean shows a hurricane path. Which island is in the direct path of the hurricane?
A. Cuba B. Dominican Republic C. Jamaica D. Puerto Rico |
A. Cuba
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The above map of the Caribbean shows a hurricane path. What is missing from the map?
A. compass B. title C. key D. scale |
D. scale
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The above map of the Caribbean shows a hurricane path. Which country is labelled 'T'?
A. Cuba B. Grenada C. Puerto Rico D. St. Kitts |
C. Puerto Rico
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Using the above map of the Caribbean, which country is located at 20ºN, 75ºW?
A. Cuba B. Barbados C. Puerto Rico D. Trinidad |
A. Cuba
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Using the above map of the Caribbean, through which island does the 70ºW line of longitude pass?
A. Barbados B. Guyana C. Jamaica D. Hispaniola |
D. Hispaniola
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On this map of Jamaica, which river is labelled 'X'?
A. Black River B. Martha Brae C. Rio Grande D. Yallahs |
A. Black River
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On this map of Jamaica, which plain is labelled 'P'?
A. Georges Plains B. Liguanea Plains C. Pedro Plains D. Vere Plains |
B. Liguanea Plains
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The diagrams above show different settlements. Which is most likely to be a town?
A. Club B. Diamond C. Heart D. Spade |
C. Heart
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What information is missing from the label above?
A. expiry date B. ingredients C. manufacturer's address D. name of product |
C. manufacturer's address
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Using the above table, which country is most likely to export lumber?
A. Barbados B. Belize C. Cuba D. Haiti |
B. Belize
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Using the above table, which country would most likely produce alumina?
A. Barbados B. Belize C. Dominican Republic D. Haiti |
D. Haiti
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