3年選択 Ocern 2

What is the Arctic?

• An ocean surrounded by land
• A desert in the north
• A tropical rainforest
• A mountain range

Which countries are part of the Arctic?

• Russia, Norway, Denmark, Canada, and Alaska
• Russia, China, Japan, Mexico, and Texas
• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia
• Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador

Why is the Arctic important?

• Due to its unique wildlife
• Because of its extreme temperatures
• For its valuable natural resources
• None of the above

What effect of global warming did scientists notice in the Arctic?

• Decreased rainfall
• Stronger hurricanes
• Melting ice
• Increased forest fires

What happens to the amount of ice in the Arctic during the summer?

• It remains constant
• It increases rapidly
• It decreases significantly
• It doubles in size

Why is it easier to search for resources as Arctic ice disappears?

• Resources become more abundant
• The environment becomes more accessible
• Governments provide better equipment
• Oil companies fund research expeditions

What type of accidents have occurred in the delicate Arctic environment?

• Environmental accidents
• Nuclear accidents
• Airplane accidents
• Industrial accidents

Why do commercial and military ships regularly pass through the Arctic Ocean?

• To conduct scientific research
• To navigate faster routes
• To avoid pirate-infested waters
• To promote tourism

What do most nearby nations claim about the Arctic region?

• It is an independent territory
• It is a shared resource
• It is uninhabitable
• It is an ancient civilization

What symbolic act did one government perform at the North Pole?

• They planted a flag
• They built a research station
• They launched a satellite
• They held a peace conference