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The Mysterious Pingos of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
  • 1. Where are the famous pingos located?
A) Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
B) Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
C) Inuvik, Northwest Territories
D) Whitehorse, Yukon
  • 2. What phenomenon causes the formation of pingos?
A) Glacial movement
B) Volcanic activity
C) Hydrostatic pressure
D) Erosion
  • 3. Which type of pingo is formed by the freezing of water in a sediment layer?
A) Erosion pingo
B) Meltwater pingo
C) Closed-system pingo
D) Open-system pingo
  • 4. How do local communities view pingos?
A) Simply as hazards
B) Culturally significant
C) Unimportant
D) Only as tourist attractions
  • 5. How do closed-system pingos acquire water?
A) From glaciers
B) From rainwater
C) From surface streams
D) From groundwater
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formation of pingos?
A) Soil composition
B) Volcanic activity
C) Temperature changes
D) Permafrost depth
  • 7. What is the primary research interest in studying pingos?
A) Historical architecture
B) Agricultural development
C) Urban planning
D) Climate change
  • 8. Which indigenous group has historical ties to the region of Tuktoyaktuk?
A) Haida
B) Inuvialuit
C) Métis
D) Cree
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