Mountain Environments

Front

Where are the mountains in Jamaica mostly located?

Back

Interior

Front

Which mountains make up the Eastern Section?

Back

Blue mountains in St. Andrew, St. Thomas and Portland.

Front

How high must a mountain be to be called a mountain?

Back

Over 600 metres

Front

How high above sea level is a mountain?

Back

Often rising above 1000 metres

Front

True or false: Mountains are more jagged or rugged in shape than hills, with steep slopes

Back

True

Front

What is a mountain Peak?

Back

It is the topmost part of a mountain, the highest area, also called the summit. It is often a sharp rugged shape and may lack vegetation

Front

What is a mountain range?

Back

It is a series, group or line of connected mountains

Front

The mountains in Jamaica run from what compass point to what other compass point

Back

They run from West to East

Front

How many groups of hills and mountains are there in Jamaica?

Back

There are 3 groups:

Front

Name the 3 groups of mountains in Jamaica and what mountains make up each group?

Back

1. 1. The Eastern section - Blue Mountains

2. 2. The centre which is made up of Limstone Mountains which are in the centre of the island including the Cockpit Country

3. The West section - Dolphin Head mountain being the highest.