Exploring Greenland: Geography, History, and Population

What percentage of Greenland is covered by ice?

• 50%

• 80%

• 20%

• 100%

Who was the first known European to visit Greenland?

• Leif Erikson

• Eric the Red

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

What was the primary reason for Denmark's interest in Greenland during the 1600s?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Gold mining

• Whaling and fur trade

What is the second largest ice sheet in the world?

• Antarctica

• Iceland

• Alaska

• Greenland

What recent discovery was made beneath Greenland's ice?

• A new species of animal

• A large oil reserve

• A Grand Canyon

• An ancient city

Why does Greenland have a lower population compared to other Nordic countries?

• Frequent natural disasters

• Extreme climate and isolation

• Political instability

• Lack of natural resources

Which ocean current affects the climate of Norway and Sweden but not Greenland?

• Gulf Stream

• Kuroshio Current

• Labrador Current

• California Current

What is the main economic activity in Greenland?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

• Tourism

Why did Eric the Red name the island 'Greenland'?

• As a tribute to his homeland

• Because it was covered in forests

• To attract settlers

• To reflect its lush landscapes

What ironic element is present in the naming of Iceland?

• It was named after a Viking king

• It is mostly covered in ice

• It was named by mistake

• It has green and fertile valleys