Yukon River Quiz

Where does the Yukon River originate?

• Rocky Mountains in Alberta

• Columbia Icefield in Alberta

• Llewellyn Glacier in British Columbia

• Great Bear Lake in Northwest Territories

What is a notable feature of the Yukon River's annual flow?

• It remains constant throughout the year

• It dries up completely in winter

• It decreases significantly in summer

• It increases 20-fold during snowmelt

Why is the hydroelectric potential of the Yukon River not fully utilized?

• Lack of suitable locations for dams

• Environmental regulations

• Sparse population in the region

• High construction costs

Which indigenous groups have historically inhabited the Yukon River basin?

• Cree and Ojibwe

• Yupik Eskimos and Athabaskan Indians

• Inuit and Métis

• Haida and Tlingit

What major event in the 19th century brought many settlers to the Yukon River area?

• The Klondike Gold Rush

• The California Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The Alaskan Purchase