The Geography of Barbados

Barbados is apart of

• The Lesser Antilles

• The Greater Antilles

• Jamaica

Which of the following countries make up the Greater Antilles?

• St. Lucia

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines

• Jamaica

How big is Barbados?

• 44 square miles

• 166 square miles

• 1966 square miles

Barbados is located directly in the Caribbean Sea.

• True

• False

Barbados does not have any mountains.

• True

• False

Barbados is mostly made up of

• Water

• Coralline limestone

• Sand

Coralline limestone is made up of

• The remains of marine animals

• Shoes

• Sand

What is the reason for Barbados’ white sand?

• The sun

• Coral reefs around the island

• White sugar

Which of the following islands is not a close neighbour of Barbados?

• St. Lucia

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines

• Cuba

Which one of Barbados’ coasts is usually the calmest?

• North coast

• South coast

• West coast