WorksheetsLiving World: Svalbard Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Svalbard is a territory of which country?
Sweden
Russia
Norway
Finland
Which line of latitude is Svalbard closest to?
Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
What is the climate like in Svalbard?
Extreme cold with high precipitation
Extreme cold with low precipitation
Mild with high precipitation
Mild with low precipitation
Which facts are true about Svalbard? (2)
It is too cold for farming
It has a population of 27 million
There are more polar bears than people
The island belongs to Denmark
How are polar bears adapted to live in Svalbard? (2)
Black skin to absorb the sun's energy
Thick body fat to stay warm in freezing temps
Small, thin paws to walk in thick snow
Hibernate throughout cold winter months
Which is the fastest growing industry in Svalbard?
Coal mining
Tourism
Fishing
Farming
Why is living in Svalbard challenging? (2)
It's hard to work outside in the winter
It's a remote island with little transport
There is lots of traffic on roads
Few tourists visit the area
What are the negative environmental effects of tourism in Svalbard? (2)
Fragile vegetation is trampled by walkers
Increased traffic pollution in cities
Tourist jobs are seasonal and poorly paid
Off-road driving can damage habitats
Which is not an environmental threat in Svalbard?
Oil spills
Off-road driving
Melting permafrost
Deforestation
How is Svalbard reducing its environmental impact? (2)
Closing down coal mines
Building ecotourism resorts
Investing in public transport
Using electric cars
How are fish stocks in the Barents Sea protected? (2)
Local people in Svalbard can only catch certain species
Trawlers are used to catch fish and sea creatures
Fish are exported to many EU countries for profit
Fishing is strictly controlled by Norway and Russia
Living and working in Svalbard is difficult. Why are water and sewage pipes constructed above ground? (2)
The weight of the frozen ground would damage the pipes
The machinery needed to dig them is not available on Svalbard
It is easier to insulate the pipes and prevent heat loss
Burying warm pipes in permafrost may cause it to melt
What is a fragile environment?
An environment that is unique
An environment that has lots of bio-diversity
An environment that can be easily damaged
An environment that is sustainably managed
What air pressure is found in Svalbard?
High pressure creating a dry climate
Low pressure creating a dry climate
High pressure creating a wet climate
Low pressure creating a wet climate
Why does it get colder the further you are from the equator?
The distance from the sun increases greatly.
Solar radiation is spread over a larger area.
You are travelling further away from the Earth's core.
The climate has an increasingly lower pressure.
Which are examples of abiotic factors? (2)
Animals
Rivers
Plants
Climate
Which two biomes have a high pressure climate? (2)
Polar
Hot deserts
Deciduous forest
Tropical rainforest
What do we call a group of animals of different species?
A community
A population
An ecosystem
A biome
Which is an example of a producer?
