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A country which has the potential to use geothermal energy is

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DOMINICA

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bauxite, oil and natural gas are best known as

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MINERAL

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3
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bigamy

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the legal matter of getting married to one person while still being legally married to another

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4
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characteristics of a formal group

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code of conduct, specific objectives and membership requirements

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conjugal family

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Family relationships developed through marriage

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cultural diversity

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the variation in cultural practices found within a specific place

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emmigration

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movement of people out of a country

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fertility rate

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the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.

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immigration

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to come into a country to live permanently

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extended family

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grandparents, cousins and aunts all living under the same roof.

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8
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factors that contribute to death rate

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medical facilities and nutrition. The population structure

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9
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internal migration

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migration from a rural area like in trinidad to pos.

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international migration

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movement from caribbean to north america

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joint family

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the married child comes back to live within the parents household.

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life expectancy

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the number of years which an average person can live

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matriarchal

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this is where the mother is the authoritarian figure in the famiy

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matrifocal

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this is where the mother is the head of the family and the father is absent

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monogamy

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a marriage between one man and one woman

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natural increase

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the difference between the birth rate and death rate in a country during a specific time.

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patriarchal

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this is where the father is authoritarian figure in the family

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patrifocal

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this is where the father is the head of the family and the mother is absent

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18
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polyandry

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the process of having more than one husband at one

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19
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polygamy

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the process of having more than one wife or husband at once

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20
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polygny

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the process of having more than one wife at once

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21
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reconstructed family

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where two adults with children from previous relationships build a family

22
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social group

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a group where one or more people come together repeatedly

23
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the main function of the prosecutor in a judicial system is

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the present arguments against the defendant

24
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two economic benefits of trade liberlization to the region are

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it promotes free trade meaning caribbean countries would be able to trade goodsand services at low costs. also it results in consumers paying less for the goods and services

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Two factors which contribute to cultural diveristy

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race and religion

26
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what is a census

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a government survey to collect information on the population usually repeated every ten years

27
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trade union

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an organization association of workers in a trade or profession formed to protect and further their rights and interests

28
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what does caricom stand for

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caribbean community

29
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what are caricoms objectives

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one of its key goals is to create a common market among member countries, allowing for the free movement of goods and services

30
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what is group cohesion

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the connection group memebers feel towards eachother

31
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Integration

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bringing together people from all over to form a common objective as one, to share ideas and concepts to become better nations.

32
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what is trade liberlization

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trade liberlization removes or reduces barriers to trade among countries.

33
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why is regional integration important

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when governments are faced with increasing unemployment and poverty, and declining earnnings the only way the caribbean countries can meet these needs is by successfully uniting in order to develop their human resources.

34
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what is mores ?

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they are the customs and behaviour that are typically found in that place or group.

35
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what are three ways in which the government may take to improve citizens obediance to the law

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Clear Communication and Public Engagement: enhanced Community Policing Programs: Effective enforcement and justice system: addressing socioeconomic factors.

36
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when was carifta founded

some original countries

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carifta was founded in 1965

Antigua and barbuda , barbados, TNT

36
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carifta ?

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established to unite the economies of these countries and to give them a more powerful, joint international presence

37
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when did carifta turn into caricom ?

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Carifta turned into caricom in 1973

38
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Factors that promote regional integration ?

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common language, small population and economy and limited physical resoources.

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factors that hinder regional integration.

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competition, geography of region, lack of diversification.

40
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benefits of regional integration

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, they can trade more easily, make goods cheaper, attract more investment, build better roads and bridges, and solve common problems

41
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subsidies meaning

example

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a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

a farm subsidie

42
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The statistical data provided by a population census help the government of a country to

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Plan its developmental programmes

43
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. which of the following practices is more likely to cause soil erosion

  1. terracing
  2. crop rotation
  3. slash and burn
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slash and burn

44
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which of the following organs of CARICOM is responsible for overseeing the operations of the csme ?

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Heads of Government Conference

45
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what is a manufacturing incentive

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the objective of incentive is to increase employee productivity. An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to take a particular action or behave in a certain way. I

46
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what is the function of the caribbean development bank

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organizing and supervising loans to memberstates for developmental work.

47
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State one characteristic of a monarchy

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One characteristic of a monarchy is that it has a hereditary ruler, often a king or queen, whose position is passed down within a specific family lineage.

48
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Two types of government systems adopted by common wealth caribbean countries after they gained independance

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  1. Constitutional
  2. .republic
49
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What are the responsibilties of the government

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  1. improving the welfare of people
  2. developing good relations with other countries
  3. providing infrastructure
  4. protecting human rights
  5. Protecting the culture of the family
50
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what are the fundamental rights and freedoms that caribbean countries guarentee

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  1. protection of right to life
  2. protection of freedom of movement
  3. protection of freedom of expression
  4. protection from inhuman treatment
51
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what is a constitution

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The supreme law of the country and governments must rule by it.

52
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functions of the police

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1.preventing, detecting, and investigating crime
2.enforcing traffic laws
3.monitoring and regulating the flow of traffic.

53
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barbados mineral resource

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limestone, petroleum

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55
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Jamaica mineral resource?

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Bauxite, gypsum, limestone

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Trinidad mineral resource

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limestone, petroleum, gypsum, Natural gas,

57
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when did carifta begin

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1965 - 1972

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