Barbados, Land of the Flying Fish

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1. In what ocean will you find the island nation of Barbados? South Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean South Pacific Ocean Western Atlantic Ocean

2. What kind of island is Barbados? Continental volcanic Oceanic volcanic Oceanic limestone-coral Continental limestone-coral

3. With which of its island neighbours does Barbados have a fixed maritime border, established in 2006, to settle fishing disputes? Trinidad and Tobago Saint Lucia Martinique Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

4. The highest point in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, at a towering 340m (1,115ft) above sea level. It is located in a parish (local government area) named after the patron saint of Scotland. Which Barbadian parish is the site of Mount Hillaby? Saint George Saint Lucy Saint Thomas Saint Andrew

5. What is the major classification for the climate of Barbados? Tropical Polar Continental Alpine

6. It is thought by some that the Portuguese explorers named the island because of a local tree with long hanging roots. What tree is a possible source of Barbados's name? Bearded fig-tree Tropical willow Mangrove Baobab

7. The capital city of Barbados lies in a southwestern parish (local government division) named after an archangel. Which of the following shows the capital and its parish? Holetown, Saint James Bathsheba, Saint Joseph Speightstown, Saint Peter Bridgetown, Saint Michael

8. Due to its location to the east of the main hurricane zone, Barbados has been relatively free of hurricane damage in its history. What was the last hurricane to cause significant damage to Barbados during the 20th century? Hurricane Camille in 1969 Hurricane Janet in 1955 Hurricane Hugo in 1989 Hurricane Carol in 1954

9. Which of the following was the economic basis of colonial Barbados? Sugar cane Fishing Tourism Telephone call centres

10. The coat of arms of Barbados includes two animals supporting a shield. What are these two animals? Lizard and bat Raccoon and sheep Gecko and snake Fish and pelican