Bodies of Water Bahamas Quiz

What is the Little Bahama Bank known for?

• High waves and strong currents

• Shallow and clear waters

• Deep and murky waters

• Frozen and icy conditions

Where is the Little Bahama Bank located?

• Western part of Andros

• Northern part of Grand Bahama

• Eastern part of New Providence

• Southern part of Abaco

What is the Great Bahama Bank?

• A shallow marine area in the Bahamas composed of sand and coral reefs

• A deep freshwater lake in the Bahamas

• A mountain range in the Bahamas

• A desert in the Bahamas

How is the Great Bahama Bank formed?

• By erosion from wind and rain

• By the accumulation of calcium carbonate from the remains of marine organisms

• By the movement of tectonic plates

• By volcanic activity

What is the Tongue of the Ocean?

• A deep oceanic trench in the Bahamas

• A freshwater lake in the Bahamas

• A shallow bay in the Bahamas

• A small river in the Bahamas

Where is the Tongue of the Ocean located?

• west of Andros

• Mediterranean Sea

• between Andros and Exuma

• East of New Providence

What is the Northwest Providence Channel?

• A lake in New Providence

• A deep water passage between the islands of Berry Islands, Abaco and Grand Bahama

• A blue hole in Andros

• A canal in South Beach

How does the Northwest Providence Channel affect the Bahamas?

• It provides a deep-water passage for ships and allows for the movement of ocean currents.

• It has no impact on the Bahamas

• It causes frequent flooding in the Bahamas

• It creates a barrier that prevents ships from entering the Bahamas

What is the Northeast Providence Channel?

• A deep water passage between the islands of Eleuthera and Abaco

• A canal in Andros

• A lake in Long Island

• A river in South Beach

How does the Northeast Providence Channel impact the Bahamas?

• It causes frequent tsunamis in the Bahamas

• It is a source of freshwater for the Bahamas

• It has no impact on the Bahamas

• It provides a deep-water passage for maritime traffic and affects ocean currents, climate, and marine life.