Auyuittuq National Park

Auyuittuq National Park - Quiz

1. In which Canadian region is Auyuittuq National Park located?

A) Qikiqtaaluk Region
B) Territories
C) Nunatsiavut
D) Yukon Territory

2. What does the Inuktitut name 'Auyuittuq' mean?

A) Land of eternal winter
B) The land that never melts
C) Frozen land
D) Place of ice and snow

3. When was Auyuittuq National Park established as a national park reserve?

A) 1976
B) 1972
C) 2000
D) 1985

4. What is the size of Auyuittuq National Park in square kilometers?

A) 6,000 km²
B) 10,000 km²
C) 21,470 km²
D) 8,290 km²

5. Which glacier is located within Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Coronation Glacier
B) Tiger Glacier
C) Athabasca Glacier
D) Helheim Glacier

6. What geological feature contributes to the formation of glaciers in Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Penny Ice Cap
B) Mount Asgard
C) Cumberland Peninsula
D) Akshayuk Pass

7. Which town is closer to Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Resolute
B) Rankin Inlet
C) Iqaluit
D) Pangnirtung

8. What must visitors do to enter Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Book a guided tour
B) Register at the park office and attend an orientation session
C) Obtain a special permit
D) Pay a fee only

9. Which of these plants is found in Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Maple leaves
B) Oak bushes
C) Mountain avens
D) Pine trees

10. What type of animal is the northern collared lemming found in Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Fish
B) Mammal
C) Bird
D) Rodent

11. Which bird species can be found in Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Snowy owls
B) Parrots
C) Penguins
D) Flamingos

12. What event occurred at Summit Lake in 2008?

A) It burst through its banks, flooding the Weasel River
B) It became a popular swimming spot
C) It was drained for research
D) It dried up completely

13. Which of these is NOT an activity available in Auyuittuq National Park?

A) Backpacking via Akshayuk Pass
B) Swimming in Summit Lake
C) Exploring glaciers
D) Observing wildlife

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