Natural Resources (hydropower)

Question 1

Why is water important for the Caribbean?

Answer 1

Water is in lakes, beaches and waterfalls that attract tourists to generate revenue for Caribbean countries.

Question 2

Since 97% of the earth is seawater, what is the rest called?

Answer 2

Fresh water

Question 3

Where is most of the fresh water located?

Answer 3

Antartica and Greenland

Question 4

Where is most of the fresh water available for human use located?

Answer 4

In soil and rock and below the surface called groundwater, also in rivers and lakes

Question 5

Name domestic uses for water

Answer 5

Drinking

Cooking

Bathing

Cleaning

Gardening

Question 6

Industrial uses for water

Answer 6

Processing Materials

Cleaning

Cooling Machinery

Transportation

Question 7

Define Hydroelectricity

Answer 7

Hydroelectricity is a form of energy that harnesses power in motion, such as water flowing over a waterfall to generate electricity.

Question 8

Some recreational uses of water

Answer 8

Swimming

Kyaking

Fishing

Surfing

Diving

Question 9

Which country is the largest producer of hydroelectricity

Answer 9

China

Question 10

Which Caribbean nations use hydroelectricity

Answer 10

Dominican Republic

Jamaica

Belize

Grenada

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