Qausuittuq National Park - Quiz
Qausuittuq National Park
  • 1. What does 'Qausuittuq' mean in Inuktitut?
A) Place where the sun does not rise
B) Home of the caribou
C) Land of eternal ice
D) Northern wilderness
  • 2. When was Qausuittuq National Park established?
A) January 1, 2016
B) June 24, 2015
C) December 31, 2014
D) September 1, 2015
  • 3. Which Canadian region does Qausuittuq National Park represent?
A) Western High Arctic natural region
B) Southern Rocky Mountains
C) Central Boreal Plains
D) Eastern Low Arctic natural region
  • 4. What type of habitat does Qausuittuq National Park protect?
A) Polar fox habitat
B) Bald eagle habitat
C) Grizzly bear habitat
D) Peary caribou habitat
  • 5. Which island is Qausuittuq National Park located on?
A) Northwest Bathurst Island
B) Devon Island
C) Cornwallis Island
D) Ellesmere Island
  • 6. What was the original proposed name for Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Bathurst National Park
B) Inuit Heritage Park
C) Tuktusiuqvialuk National Park
D) Arctic Wilderness Park
  • 7. Which community is located southeast of Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Cambridge Bay
B) Iqaluit
C) Rankin Inlet
D) Resolute
  • 8. What type of rocks primarily compose the park's geology?
A) Metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss
B) Igneous rocks such as granite and basalt
C) Volcanic rocks such as pumice and obsidian
D) Sedimentary rocks such as limestone, sandstone and dolomite
  • 9. What evidence of past glaciation can be found in the park?
A) Canyons and waterfalls
B) Eskers, moraines and beach terraces
C) Volcanic craters and lava flows
D) Sand dunes and desert pavements
  • 10. What is the climate type of Bathurst Island?
A) Temperate humid climate
B) Cold dry climate
C) Tropical wet climate
D) Mediterranean climate
  • 11. What is the average annual precipitation in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Less than 130 mm
B) Approximately 750 mm
C) More than 1000 mm
D) Around 500 mm
  • 12. Which of the following is not a terrestrial wildlife species found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Peary caribou
B) Muskoxen
C) Grizzly bear
D) Arctic wolf
  • 13. Which marine species is not found in the area around Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Ringed seals
B) Bowhead whales
C) Polar bears
D) Dolphins
  • 14. What is a common plant species found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Maple trees
B) Oak trees
C) Purple saxifrage
D) Pine trees
  • 15. What was the purpose of the Mineral and Energy Resources Assessment conducted in 1999?
A) Part of a park feasibility study
B) To assess wildlife populations
C) For oil exploration
D) To locate new mining sites
  • 16. What was the method used to select the name 'Qausuittuq' for the national park?
A) Selected by international committee
B) By government decree
C) Chosen by Parks Canada officials
D) Through a contest in the local area
  • 17. What is the mean temperature range in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) 0 °C in January to 15 °C in July
B) 10 °C in January to 30 °C in July
C) -35 °C in January to 5 °C in July
D) 20 °C in January to 40 °C in July
  • 18. Which bird species can be found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Penguins and flamingos
B) Parrots and toucans
C) Snowy owls and snow geese
D) Eagles and hawks
  • 19. When did Qausuittuq National Park first open to the public?
A) 2016
B) 2015
C) 2014
D) 2017
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