Protecting Cold Environments

Which is the correct use of the word 'wilderness'?

• Antarctica is one of the few areas of wilderness left on earth.

• The Antarctic Wilderness tries to stop the continent from being exploited.

• Computer wilderness allows people to share ideas easily.

A t______ is another name for an agreement between countries.

How has technology helped to reduce the impact of the Trans-Alaska pipeline?

• The pipeline is raised of the ground to stop the hot oil melting the permafrost.

• The pipeline is patrolled by an army of robots that monitor it for leaks.

• In some places the pipeline is on sliders so it doesn't break in an earthquake.

• The pipeline is raised so that caribou can migrate underneath it.

How has the US government helped protect the wildlife of Alaska?

• They have sent in the army to protect wildlife

• They have created national parks and wildlife refuges.

• They have allowed people to build anywhere.

The A__________ Treaty is an example of an international agreement.

Which activity does the Antarctic Treaty allow in Antarctica?

• It allows countries to own territory.

• Mining

• Military activity

• Scientific research

WWF is a conservation group. They are trying to ensure species like the Greenland Shark survive. What is special about the Greenland shark?

• It is the largest species of shark.

• If is the smallest species of shark

• It is the longest lived vertebrate (animal with a backbone).

• If has a very short lifespan of only a few days.

The Inuit of northern Canada and Alaska are an example of indigenous people.

• True

• False

Alaska is part of the Canada.

• True

• False

No-one lives permanently in Antartica.

• True

• False