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Which planet completes its revolution before earth?
A. Venus B. Saturn C. Neptune D. Mars |
A. Venus
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Which planet is in the fourth position from the sun?
A. Uranus B. Saturn C. Mercury D. Mars |
D. Mars
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Which is the brightest planet?
A. Mars B. Mercury C. Jupiter D. Venus |
D. Venus
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Which is TRUE about lines of longitude?
A. They get shorter as they approach the north and south poles. B. They are used to calculate time. C. They divide the earth into northern and southern hemispheres. D. They never meet at the poles. |
B. They are used to calculate time.
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On which continent is Ghana located?
A. Africa B. Australia C. North America D. South America |
A. Africa
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Which climatic zone is correctly matched to its climatic type?
A. Polar -->Tropical Monsoon B. North temperate --> hot desert C. Tropical --> maritime D. South temperate --> equatorial |
C. Tropical --> maritime
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Which are features of the Temperate Zone?
A. warm summers and warm winters B. hot summers and cold to mild winters C. hot summers and rain for only one month D. generally high temperatures throughout the year |
B. hot summers and cold to mild winters
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Which pair is incorrectly matched?
A. North America -- Mt. McKinley B. South America -- Kilimanjaro C. Asia -- Himalayas D. Antarctica -- Vinson Massif |
B. South America -- Kilimanjaro
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At which angle is the earth's axis tilted?
A. 90º B. 66 2/3º C. 23 1/2º D. 15º |
C. 23 1/2º
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With which climatic type is the most severe drought associated?
A. tropical monsoon B. savanna C. equatorial D. hot desert |
D. hot desert
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Which two water bodies border the Caribbean region?
A. Caribbean Sea and Indian Ocean B. Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean C. Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean D. Caribbean Sea and Red Sea |
C. Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
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Which mountain is found in Portland?
A. John Crow Mountain B. Carpenters Mountain C. Dolphin Head Mountain D. Santa Cruz Mountain |
A. John Crow Mountain
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"I visited strange worlds, I saw shooting stars, comets and Saturns' rings but I am now happy to return to planet earth! Where was visited?
A. outer space B. planet Mars C. the moon D. the Milky Way |
A. outer space
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Which of these are likely to result from movement of the earth's plates?
A. earthquakes and tornadoes B. hurricanes and volcanoes C. earthquakes and volcanoes D. tornadoes and hurricanes |
C. earthquakes and volcanoes
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What is the weaker vibration felt after an earthquake called?
A. after shock B. electrical shock C. fore shock D. main shock |
A. after shock
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Which best defines conservation?
A. the creation of resources B. the careful use of resources C. the creation of a different product D. the extraction of useful minerals from the earth |
B. the careful use of resources
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Which is NOT a benefit of forests?
A. encourage rainfall B. serve as a home for animals C. provide the raw material for making paper D. help in the changing of the seasons |
D. help in the changing of the seasons
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Which best describes any group of living and non-living things interacting with each other?
A. vegetation B. renewable resource C. eco-system D. non-renewable resource |
C. eco-system
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Cheryl woke at dawn. When did she wake?
A. just before twilight B. just before daylight C. at midnight D. at midday |
B. just before daylight
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Which activity results in sustaining a natual resource?
A. replanting areas from which trees were cut B. dumping garbage in the gullies C. pouring raw sewage into the sea D. removing sand from the beaches |
A. replanting areas from which trees were cut
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Whick results from the fact that the Caribbean is located between 4ºN and 27ºN? All countries have ______.
A. similar mountain ranges B. the same type of economic activities C. the same kind of breaches D. similar climatic conditions |
D. similar climatic conditions
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Which is the most important factor in solid waster management?
A. proper disposal of garbage B. a good water supply C. proper drainage systems D. cleaned gullies |
A. proper disposal of garbage
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What can be achieved if these precautions are taken?
* Recycle cans, bottles and paper * Reduce exhaust from vehicles * Control forest fires A. hurricanes will increase all over the world B. global warming will decrease C. global warming will increase D. more carbon dioxide will be in the atmosphere |
B. global warming will decrease
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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 much higher than the Mocho Mountains. C. The Blue Mountains are located in the eastern section of the island. D. The Mocho Mountains are much higher than the Blue Mountains. |
B. The Blue Mountains are much higher than the Mocho Mountains
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Which country is called "The land of the rising sun"?
A. Ghana B. Japan C. New Zealand D. Siberia |
B. Japan
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Which island belongs to the Greater Antilles?
A. Barbados B. Hispaniola C. Montserrat D. St. Lucia |
B. Hispaniola
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What is the capital of the Bahamas?
A. Georgetown B. Nassau C. Port au' Prince D. San Juan |
B. Nassau
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Why was CARICOM formed?
A. to promote artistes who live in the Caribbean B. to promote co-operation and trade within the Caribbean C. to allow tourists to visit the Caribbean D. to allow migration of citizens from the Caribbean |
B. to promote co-operation and trade within the Caribbean
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Why do cultural differences exist among Caribbean people? They ____.
A. were colonized by various ethnic groups B. have a variety of national dishes C. practise many forms of dances D. speak different languages |
A. were colonized by various ethnic groups
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Jamaica was divided into counties and parishes ___________________.
A. because it was a colony of England B. because the British wanted to eliminate the Taino settlements C. to encourage the production of sugar-cane D. to get rid of the Spaniards |
A. because it was a colony of England
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Why are national symbols important to a country?
A. for identification B. to create changes C. to help other countries D. to name the persons in the country |
A. for identification
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Which is an aspect of social life in Ghana?
A. Its main mineral resource is gold. B. The people produce crops such as cocoa and coconut. C. The people speak over 100 different languages. D. It lies in the tropical zone. |
B. The people produce crops such as cocoa and coconut.
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Which religious group celebrates 'Divali' or 'Festival of Lights'?
A. Rastafarians B. Muslims C. Hindus D. Christians |
C. Hindus
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Migrants who travelled from France to the Caribbean belong to which group?
A. Africans B. Americans C. Asians D. Europeans |
D. Europeans
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What is a CARICOM Summit?
A. an annual meeting held on a high building A. an annual meeting of constituency workers C. an annual meeting of Caribbean leaders D. an annual meeting of Caribbean hotel executives |
C. an annual meeting of Caribbean leaders
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Whose work would give the most information on anancy stories?
A. Cecil Baugh B. Jimmy Cliff C. Louise Bennett-Coverly D. Oliver Samuels |
C. Louise Bennett-Coverly
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At which event could Cecil Baugh, Jimmy Cliff, Louise Bennett-Coverly and Oliver Samuels work be showcased?
A. Carnival B. Carifesta C. Crop Over D. Sumfest |
B. Carifesta
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Who would most likely use clay in his/her work?
A. Cecil Baugh B. Jimmy Cliff C. Louise Bennett-Coverly D. Oliver Samuels |
A. Cecil Baugh
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What is Louise Bennett-Coverly's area of contribution to Jamaica?
A. Folklore B. Drama C. Pottery D. Music |
A. Folklore
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What is Cecil Baugh's area of contribution to Jamaica?
A. Folklore B. Drama C. Pottery D. Music |
C. Pottery
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What is Jimmy Cliff's area of contribution to Jamaica?
A. Folklore B. Drama C. Pottery D. Music |
D. Music
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What is Oliver Samuels's area of contribution to Jamaica?
A. Folklore B. Drama C. Pottery D. Music |
B. Drama
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New Zealand's main economic activity is the rearing of cattle and sheep. What is this country most likely to export?
A. wool, beef B. silk, pork C. cotton, chicken D. fur, turkey |
A. wool, beef
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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 machines |
B. Once used up, it cannot be restored.
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In Jamaica, why does the mining sector employ fewer persons than the agricultural sector?
A. The work is more dangerous in the agricultural sector. B. People prefer to work in the agricultural sector. C. People work for longer hours in the agricultural sector. D. The mining sector uses more machines. |
D. The mining sector uses more machines.
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Which is tru about Japan and Jamaica?
A. 90% of the coal in both countries is imported. B. Ikebana is a popular activity in both countries. C. 90% of the petroleum in both countries is imported. D. The mulberry tree is very popular in both countries. |
C. 90% of the petroleum in both countries is imported.
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Which Caribbean country exports petroleum?
A. Grenada B. Guyana C. St. Vincent and the Grenadines D. Trinidad and Tobago |
D. Trinidad and Tobago
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Which two countries have coffee as one of their major agricultural crops?
A. Barbados and Cuba B. Cayman Islands and Guyana C. Grenada and Jamaica D. Jamaica and Puerto Rico |
C. Grenada and Jamaica
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What makes Japan and Jamaica neighbours?
A. economic co-operation B. family ties C. location D. religious co-operation |
A. economic co-operation
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In which industry are the processes of canning, labelling, bottling and sorting done?
A. fishing B. tourism C. mining D. manufacturing |
D. manufacturing
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Which mineral is NOT mined or quarried in Jamaica?
A. bauxite B. diamond C. gypsum D. marble |
B. diamond
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Which is most likely to attract tourists to Antigua, Barbados and Jamaica?
A. beaches B. caves C. mountains D. plains |
A. beaches
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Using the map of the world, which is the longest river on the continent labelled 'O'?
A. Volga B. Nile C. Murray Darling D. Amazon |
D. Amazon
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Using the map of the world above, which is NOT true about the continent labelled 'M'?
A. It is the third largest continent. B. Mount Everest is its highest peak. C. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere. D. Its coastline is washed by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. |
B. Mount Everest is its highest peak.
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Read the poem above. Which natural disaster is associated with these activities?
A. earthquake B. drought C. hurricane D. volcano |
C. hurricane
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When is the official period for the type of Caribbean disaster associated with the activities mentioned in the poem above?
A. February to August B. January to March C. September to December D. June to November |
D. June to November
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On this map of the Caribbean, which island is labelled 'T'?
A. Barbados B. Grenada C. St. Lucia D. Trinidad and Tobago |
A. Barbados
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On this map of the Caribbean, which is NOT a Caribbean island?
A. IV B. III C. II D. I |
C. II
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On this map of the Caribbean, what is the capital of the country labelled III?
A. Havana B. Kingston C. San Juan D. Santiago |
A. Havana
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What is the location of Point 'P' on the grid?
A. D2 B. 2D C. D4 D. 4D |
D. 4D
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What is the location of Point 'O' on the grid?
A. B1 B. 2B C. 3B D. B4 |
C. 3B
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What is the poem describing?
A. a pond B. the ocean C. a river D. the sea |
C. a river
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In the poem, to what does 'the larger one' refer?
A. a well B. a spring C. the valley D. the sea |
D. the sea
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In this diagram of the earth's position, which season is being experienced in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter |
B. Summer
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In this diagram of the earth's position, which latitude is experiencing the longest hours of sunlight?
A. 23 1/2ºN B. 23 1/2ºS C. 66 1/2ºN D. 66 1/2ºS |
A. 23 1/2ºN
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What is the above diagram showing?
A. the water cycle B. the condensation of water vapour C. the solar system D. the Greenhouse effect |
D. the Greenhouse effect
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Which of the above settlements would be most attractive to persons who want to study?
A. Coral B. Hope C. Vangas D. Unity |
D. Unity
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Whick settlement would most likely have the greatest air pollution problem?
A. Unity B. Vangas C. Hope D. Coral |
B. Vangas
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Which settlement has the most potential to become a tourist resort?
A. Coral B. Hope C. Vangas D. Unity |
A. Coral
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Which parish has the highest population?
A. Clarendon B. Kingston C. St. Andrew D. St. Mary |
C. St. Andrew
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Which parish has more males than females?
A. Clarendon B. Manchester C. St. Mary D. St. Andrew |
A. Clarendon
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What is being pledged?
A. forgiveness B. humility C. loyalty D. patience |
C. loyalty
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Which National Hero was born in the parish labelled 'Y'?
A. George William Gordon B. Sir Alexander Bustamante C. Paul Bogle D. Norman Manley |
D. Norman Manley
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What is the capital of the parish labelled 'X'?
A. Black River B. Mandeville C. Montego Bay D. St. Ann's Bay |
A. Black River
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One parish found in the shaded area is _________.
A. Trelawny B. St. James C. Hanover D. Clarendon |
D. Clarendon
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Which dish was ordered the most?
A. Pepperpot B. Crab and Callaloo Pelau C. Oil Down D. Ackee and Saltfish |
B. Crab and Callaloo Pelau
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In which restaurant are these dishes most likely found?
A. Indian B. Chinese C. Caribbean D. Italian |
C. Caribbean
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Which statement is TRUE?
A. Bauxite production remained the same B. the same amount of bauxite and alumina was produced each year C. the best year for bauxite production was 1990 D. alumina production increased from year to year |
D. alumina production increased from year to year
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In which year was 2.4 million tonnes of bauxite produced?
A. 1988 B. 1989 C. 1990 D. 1991 |
A. 1988
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which month had the lowest arrival of tourists?
A. August B. July C. October D. September |
C. October
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Which statement is TRUE?
A. The same number of tourists arrived in July and October. B. The number of tourists who arrived in December doubled the arrivals for November. C. The same number of tourists arrived each month. D. The number of tourists who arrived in September doubled the arrivals for November. |
B. The number of tourists who arrived in December doubled the arrivals for November.
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How is the production from factory IV different from the other factories?
It produced ___________. A. more sugar than expected B. more than 4,000 tonnes of sugar C. less than 1,000 tonnes of sugar D. the amount of sugar expected |
D. the amount of sugar expected
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Which factory produced more than 3,500 tonnes of sugar?
A. factory I B. factory II C. factory III D. factory IV |
C. factory III
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