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Social Studies Quiz 17

Gr 6 Social Studies Quiz 17

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1. The Blue Mountain is found in the section of the island?

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2. Mountains are usually over metres above sea level

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3. Which human activity can NEGATIVELY impact mountainous environments?

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4. Which group of words name only landforms?

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5. Which crops are commonly grown in the mountainous areas of Jamaica?

 

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6. Which is the largest ocean?

 

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7. The highest mountain peak in the world?

 

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8. What percentage of the earth’s surface is water?

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9. The Blue Mountain range is the second highest range in the country, the highest being the Cockpit Country.

 

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10. The watershed is the area in the mountain where rain water is collected after running down

 

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11. The further up a mountain someone goes, the cooler the temperatures.

 

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12. Trees release oxygen in the air which humans do not need, so deforestation is justified.

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13. Mountains are the beginning point for majority of our rivers

 

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14. In which national symbol can we find a representation of our food, animals and people?

 

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15. Which pair of national symbols is most often used in school?

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16. When are you most likely to see the flag in the position shown above?

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17. Select the section of the anthem with the line:   'strengthen us the weak to cherish'.

 

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18. The highest title used to address the Mayor of a Parish Council.

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19. Which national symbol is used as the official seal of the government of Jamaica?

 

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20. Imagine you are taking a foreign visitor to an event where the anthem will be played. Which of the following should you tell them to do?

 

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21. Identify the reason that best supports why mountain temperatures are lower than those on the plains.

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22. Mountains communities supply resources for all the following except:

 

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23. How do mountains benefit Jamaica?

  1. They are the sources of
  2. They provide large watersheds which improve water
  3. They are the locations for forests which absorb co2 from the

 

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24. Which of the following conditions cause mountain crops to thrive?

 

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25. All of the following attract tourists to the mountains, except:

 

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