2. Geography of the Bahamas Miss White’s Third Grade Class

3. Location of the Bahamas Facts Located in North America in the Caribbean Chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean Southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean: 0 m Highest point: Mount Alvernia on Cat Island: 63 m

4. Map

5. Climate Tropical marine Year-round good weather There are two seasons: summer which is from May thru September and winter which is from October thru April

6. Tropical Climate

7. Natural Hazards Hurricanes and other tropical storms cause flood and wind damage

8. Hurricane Over the Bahamas

9. Current Environmental Issues Coral reef decay Threats to Coral Reef: – Pollution – Trash – Bleach (used by fishermen)

10. Coral Reef in the Bahamas

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