10 Questions
What are the coordinates for St. Croix in the Virgin Islands?
17.7 N and 64.8 W
Which islands make up the British Virgin Islands, according to Columbus?
St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgins
What is the geographical significance of the Virgin Islands within the Caribbean?
It is in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles
What is the range of latitude in which the Virgin Islands are located?
Between 17.4 and 18.3 N
Why is the chain of islands called the Caribbean?
Because it is touched by the Caribbean Sea
What is the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth?
Geology
Which island in the United States Virgin Islands is flat and features coral and limestone?
St. Croix
What is the average annual rainfall received by the Virgin Islands?
41 inches
What is the consistent system of prevailing winds occupying most of the tropics and blowing northeasterly?
Trade wind
What are the two major types of natural disasters the Virgin Islands are prone to?
Hurricanes and ear
Test your knowledge of the geology and geography of the Virgin Islands, including its location, latitude, and longitude. Learn about its position in the West Indies and the Caribbean and its historical significance.
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