Artic Icebreakers

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What is an icebreaker?

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Powerful ships designed to navigate and break through sea ice.

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Which countries does the ICE PACT involve?

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Canada, Finland

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What are the three advantages to the AFF? Shipbuilding, Deterrence, War; Shipbuilding, Economy, Trade; Shipbuilding, Research, Resources; Shipbuilding, Research, Coast Guard

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Shipbuilding, Research, Resources

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What is the impact to the shipbuilding advantage? Options: Resource Wars, War with the US and Russia, Naval Deterrence, Climate Change

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Naval Deterrence

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How many heavy icebreakers does the US have right now?

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1

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What type of minerals are located in the arctic? Options: Gold, Copper, Rare Earth Minerals, Phosphorous

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Rare Earth Minerals

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What is the primary function of the ICE Pact?

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Sharing polar vessel technologies among allies

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Which two agencies are primarily responsible for operating U.S. icebreakers?

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U.S. Coast Guard and National Science Foundation

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According to MITRE (2024), why is Arctic research essential for public health?

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It helps detect ancient pathogens released from melting permafrost.

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What is a key benefit of Arctic mineral access according to Murkins (2024)? A) Reduces dependence on Russian oil B) Replaces fossil fuels with nuclear power C) Diversifies supply chains away from China D) Expands domestic agricultural exports

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Diversifies supply chains away from China