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WorksheetsSvalbard Ops and Challenges
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Svalbard is a territory of which countries?
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
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?
Off-road driving
Melting permafrost
Deforestation
How is Svalbard reducing its environmental impact? (2)
Closing down coal mines
Building ecotourism resorts
Building water pipes over the ground
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
In the summer, the sun doesn't set for how many months?
Ten
Six
Four
One
How many miles of road are there in Svalbard?
10 km
25 km
40 km
60 km
How many cruise passenger visit Svalbard each year?
1,000
15,000
30,000
100,000
What is the main town on Svalbard called?
Oslo
Svalbard City
Longyearbyen
Smeerenburg
How many jobs are created in the coal mines and how many are created in tourism? (the number is the same!)
100
200
300
400
How many species of fish are there in the Barents sea?
50
100
150
200
