Types of Details Review #1

Between 600-800 A.D., the Tainos arrived in Jamaica.

When we plant trees, we are helping to improve the environment.

If you water plants regularly, they will grow strong & healthy. Without water, the plants will wither & may not survive.

Athletes like Usain Bolt have won many gold medals, making Jamaica famous for its fast runners.

Plants in the rainforest take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which humans and animals need to breathe.

For example, animals like frogs, toads, and fish live in wetlands, which provide water and food for them to survive.

Trees clean the air, provide oxygen and offer a home for birds and other animals.

People should recycle because it helps to reduce the amount of waste in landfills.

The ocean provides food for people through fishing, and it helps regulate the climate by absorbing heat from the sun.

For example, in the Caribbean, hurricanes are a common natural disaster.

These powerful storms can cause flooding and damage to homes and buildings.

Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean.

The water cycle starts when the sun heats water in rivers and oceans, causing it to evaporate into the air.

The government has a responsibility to make sure roads are safe by putting up signs and setting speed limits.