Greenland's Changing Environment

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How far is the remote village in eastern Greenland from the nearest human settlement?

• 100 kilometres

• 200 kilometres

• 300 kilometres

• 500 kilometres

What do the locals rely on for meat during the polar night?

• Supplies brought by cargo ships

• Hunting by Inuit hunters

• Fishing in the fjord

• Imported food from other countries

What is the potential impact of Greenland's ice sheets melting completely?

• Raising the sea level by 1 metre

• Raising the sea level by 3 metres

• Raising the sea level by 5 metres

• Raising the sea level by 7 metres

What are scientists rushing to the area to investigate?

• Polar bear prints

• The impact of tourism

• The melting glaciers

• The microscopic algae known as 'glacier blood'

Why are some concerned about the increase in tourism in the region?

• It brings funds to the area

• It destroys the local way of life

• It helps preserve the hunting communities

• It improves the economy of the region

What is the main concern for the Inuit way of life in the region?

• Decreasing marine traffic

• Rising temperatures

• Lack of fresh water

• Lack of food supply

What is the name of the fjord system where the remote village is located?

• Scoresby Fjord

• Greenland Fjord

• Polar Fjord

• Arctic Fjord

How many residents does the remote village in eastern Greenland have?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is the nickname given to the microscopic algae found in the ice?

• Ice Blood

• Glacier Blood

• Frozen Algae

• Micro Ice

How often do cargo ships visit the remote village with supplies?

• Once a month

• Once every 6 months

• Once a year

• Once every 2 years