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Arctic Region
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1
In the past, how did the people in the Arctic dispose of their garbage?
Burned it
In lakes and wetlands
Shipped to the USA
Buried it
2
The following country was not inhabited by the Inuit
North Korea
Russia
USA
Greenland
3
Soil that stays frozen all year round.
Permasoil
Tundra
Permafrost
Glacier
4
Why do people celebrate the festival of the midnight sun? (longest day)
They can have up to 20 hours of darkness a night in winter
They worship the sun god
Its an excuse to stay up late.
It signifies good fortune
5
How warm can the temperature be in the Arctic Region during the summer months?
up to 5 degrees celsius
Remains below zero
up to 15 degrees celsius
up to 10 degrees celsius
6
Which of the following is a major landform found in the Arctic?
Glaciers
Forests
Mountain Ranges
Grasslands
7
Which of the Following is NOT an example of a natural resource found in the Arctic?
Zinc
silver
oil
Gold
8
The following is NOT an industry in the Arctic
Hydro Electricity
Tourism
Jewellery,carvings and paintings
Hunting
9
Which of the following is a major body of water in the Arctic Region?
Great Bear Lake
Ellice River
Talston River
Lake Nunavut
10
Which animals existence is being threatened by global warming in the Arctic?
Seals
Caribou
Polar Bears
Arctic Fox
11
An important animal used by the Inuit for their survival in the Arctic Region is?
Polar Bear
Snowy Owl
Arctic Rabbit
Beluga Whales
12
Today most food in the Arctic is...
Hunted
Flown in by plane.
Grown in greenhouses
Delivered by transport truck
13
The following is not an example of how the quality of life has improved in the Arctic.
They now have Hospitals
They live in modern homes
Access to a variety of transportation
4 lane highways linking towns
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of an official language in Nunavut
French
Inuktitut
English
Francophone
15
The Arctic Regions extreme climate is caused by the following.
Longitude
Periods of time with darkness
Ocean currents
Latitude
16
A glacier is formed by the following.
Jack Frost
A frozen flood from the previous year
A build up of snow and ice from previous years
Arctic winds and ice
17
How has the diet for people in the Arctic Region changed over time?
They have a larger variety of food
They eat less
They have developed many allergies
It hasn't, It is still the same.
18
Seals, walrus, fish and caribou were important animals to the Inuit but they weren't used for..
Food
Transportation
Cooking oil
Clothing
19
Why were Europeans first drawn to the Arctic Region?
Gold and Coppper
Whaling Stations
The promise of a sea route to the Pacific Ocean
Plenty of fish
20
Who is the intended audience for this poster?
The Inuit
People interested in investing in the Arctic
The government of Canada
Immigrants from other countries
