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WorksheetsArctic and Scandinavia
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
What do Arctic foxes feed on?
Only fish and berries
Just birds and bird eggs
A variety of animals and plants including lemmings, voles, and carrion
Exclusively on polar bears' leftovers
What is a positive effect of eco-tourism in the Arctic according to the text?
It has no positive effects
It decreases the local Inuit economy
It increases awareness of the Arctic's beauty and fragility
It ensures an ice-free Arctic
According to the Norwegian International Polar Year Secretariat, by what year could the Arctic polar ice cap have completely gone by summer, based on earlier estimates?
2040
2100
2008
2020
By what year are Arctic summers expected to be ice-free according to some indications?
2020
2025
2030
2045
How much of Greenland's surface is covered by its ice sheet?
50%
60%
70%
80%
What is the expected rise in sea level over the next 50 years due to the melting of the Greenland ice sheet?
3 cm
5 cm
7 cm
10 cm
Banks Island is home to at least how many mammal species?
10
12
14
16
Which species was significantly reduced in numbers by a bacterium on Banks Island?
Peary caribou
Barren ground Caribou
Muskoxen
Polar bears
What is the Hans Island dispute primarily characterized by?
Military confrontations between Canada and Denmark
Occasional visits and symbolic gestures like planting flags
Significant economic impact due to natural resources
Legal proceedings in international courts
According to Ted Nield of the Geological Society in London, what is the significance of the Lomonosov Ridge?
It is an underwater ridge that could allow Canada to claim a part of the continental shelf
It is a military zone between Russia and Canada
It is a natural barrier that separates the economic zones of Russia and Denmark
It is a disputed territory claimed by the United States and Norway
As of 2021, what is the status of the United States regarding the UNCLOS?
The US has signed and ratified the UNCLOS
The US has signed but not ratified the UNCLOS
The US has neither signed nor ratified the UNCLOS
The US has ratified but not signed the UNCLOS
What does the 200-nautical mile (370km) line represent in the context of economic zones?
The boundary of the Arctic Circle
The limit of a country's territorial waters
The agreed economic area that extends beyond a country's coastline
The distance at which military operations are allowed
What action has Russia taken in relation to the North Pole?
It has established a permanent military base there
It has left its flag on the seabed 4,000m beneath the surface
It has started commercial shipping routes across the pole
It has declared the North Pole as Russian territory
When was Canada established as the 3rd largest diamond producer in the world?
1991
2006
2016
2021
What has been the impact of Canada's diamond production on the market?
It has decreased the value of diamonds worldwide.
It has led to a decrease in diamond mining in other countries.
It has brought prosperity to Canada's north and appeal to buyers seeking diamonds free of environmental and human rights issues.
It has resulted in the overproduction of diamonds, leading to market saturation.
When could the moratorium on Canadian Arctic drilling potentially be lifted?
2016
2021
2006
1991
What was Iceland named in 2007 according to the Human Development Index?
The least developed country in the world
The most developed country in the world
The country with the largest population
The country with the smallest area
What is the capital and largest city of Iceland?
Reykjavík
Akureyri
Kópavogur
Hafnarfjörður
What is the primary source of geothermal energy in Iceland?
Volcanic activity
Solar panels
Wind turbines
Ocean waves
What percentage of Iceland's power sources is derived from hydropower?
27%
50%
73%
100%
What has been the trend of the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier during the 20th century?
It has been expanding.
It has remained the same size.
It has been shrinking.
It has been relocated.
What environmental problem is caused by both the ozone hole and the warming of the oceans?
Increased air pollution
Melting of sea ice and glaciers
Overfishing in the Arctic
Decrease in global temperatures
How can eco-tourism affect the Arctic?
It has no significant impact.
It can increase awareness but also damage the area.
It can lead to a decrease in global temperatures.
It can result in the expansion of glaciers.
When was the discovery of diamonds in Ekati which led to further finds in the northwest?
2006
1991
2000
1900
