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