Arctic Development Quiz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvy9us

Watch the clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvy9usF7ohE

What is the significance of the Russian oil tanker travelling across the Arctic without needing an icebreaker?

• It connected Asia to Europe in just 19 days

• It reduced the shipping time from China to Europe's largest port in Rotterdam

• It highlighted the impact of climate change on the melting ice caps

• It increased the availability of fossil fuels for transportation

What is the purpose of the USD $110BN megaport being built on the Taymyr peninsula?

• To house Russia's largest Arctic oil terminal

• To provide infrastructure for transportation of fossil fuels

• To connect Europe and Asia through a new trade route

• To increase cargo flow through the Northern Sea Route

What infrastructure is being developed around the megaport on the Taymyr peninsula?

• New highways, two airports, 15 villages, and several electricity plants

• New railways, ice-class container ships, and modernized ports

• New docks, improved internet and phone connections, and civilian airports

• New pipelines, nuclear-powered icebreakers, and rescue and support ships

What is the goal of Russia's Northern Sea Route Development Plan?

• To open an alternative trade route between Europe and Asia

• To increase cargo flow through the Arctic by at least 72M tonnes

• To modernize ports and develop new infrastructure in the region

• To reduce the reliance on the Suez Canal for shipping cargo

Which countries are investing in Russia's Arctic infrastructure?

• UAE, South Korea, and China

• United States, China, and South Korea

• China, UAE, and Russia

• Russia, United States, and UAE

What is the purpose of the new Chinese docks being built across Russia's north?

• To handle massive volumes of shipping and transfer cargo

• To improve internet and phone connections in the region

• To increase cargo flow through the Northern Sea Route

• To provide infrastructure for oil extraction and transportation

What is the purpose of the 500-kilometre railway line being built to link Perm with northern port cities?

• To improve transportation of cargo to the new ports

• To connect Russia's far north with Vladivostok

• To provide a faster route for oil transportation

• To increase tourism in the Arctic region

What is the purpose of the $889M fibre installed in Russia's far north?

• To improve internet and phone connections for the population

• To provide power to the new oil installations

• To connect the new ports with the existing railway network

• To enhance communication between the Arctic and other regions

What type of vessels will be constructed as part of Russia's Arctic development?

• Nuclear-powered icebreakers and rescue and support ships

• Ice-class container ships and ordinary vessels

• Lider-class icebreakers and commercial ships

• Cargo ships and oil tankers

What is a concern raised by some countries regarding Russia's Arctic development?

• The control of the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage

• The environmental impact of new oil infrastructure

• The reliance on foreign investment for funding

• The potential increase in greenhouse gas emissions