Greenland

Greenland is also known as what?

• The land of the rising sun

• The land of Ice

• The land of midnight sun

• The land of greenery

Geographically, Greenland is part of which continent?

• Asia

• South America

• North America

• Antarctica

This is the capital of Greenland.

• Denmark

• Nuuk

• Britain

• none of the above

Greenland is a mountainous country and is the ______________ island in the world.

• smallest

• prettiest

• largest

• greenest

These two oceans touch Greenland.

• Atlantic and Pacific

• Atlantic and Indian

• Arctic and Indian

• Atlantic and Arctic

The glaciers are in danger of melting completely, due to global warming. What will happen? Choose all that apply.

• coastal cities will be flooded

• oceans will rise dramatically

• it will be very dark

• Greenland will melt

About how much of Greenland is covered by glaciers?

• 85%

• 70%

• 65%

• 50%

How has the climate affected the vegetation of Greenland?

• The climate is suitable for growth of only plants.

• The climate is very harsh and absence of sunlight makes it a barren land.

• The climate is suitable for growth of only trees.

What are some examples of wildlife in Greenland? Choose all that apply.

• Polar Bear

• Reindeer

• Penguin

• White tiger

What is a skidoo?

• sledge pulled by dogs

• motorized sledge

• a large boat

• a small boat