Arctic and Scandinavia

What was the "International Polar Year" of 2007/2008 organized through?

• The International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

• The United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO)

• The Arctic Council and the Antarctic Treaty System

• The International Geographical Union and the National Science Foundation

How many full annual cycles does the International Polar Year 2007/2008 cover?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What does the Arctic Circle correspond to in terms of latitude?

• Latitude 66 degrees south

• Latitude 66 degrees north

• Latitude 0 degrees

• Latitude 23.5 degrees north

What is an 'isotherm' as mentioned in the context of the Arctic?

• A line of constant magnetic field

• A line of constant altitude

• A line of constant or equal temperature

• A line of constant longitude

Which of the following countries does NOT lay claim to parts of the Arctic?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Russia

• Iceland

Which of the following is NOT listed as a green issue in the Arctic?

• Potential for habitat destruction

• Overfishing

• Climate – ice cap melting

• Potential for resource exploitation

What is the puffin threatened by in Iceland?

• Overhunting

• Lack of food

• Pollution

• All of the above

What adaptation helps polar bears hunt their favorite food, the ringed seal?

• Their white fur

• Their ability to swim

• Their sharp claws

• Their keen sense of smell

Why is it harder for polar bears to catch seals in the summer?

• The seals migrate to cooler regions

• The ice packs are too thick

• There is a loss of ice

• The seals are faster in the water

What is one of the threats to polar bears mentioned in the text?

• Overhunting by humans

• Warming oceans leading to less Arctic ice

• Increased competition with Arctic foxes

• Pollution from eco-tourism