 - 1. What does the name 'Náátsʼihchʼoh' mean in the Chipewyan language?
A) flows like a river B) rises like a mountain C) stands like a porcupine D) shines like the sun
- 2. In which Canadian territory is Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve located?
A) Alberta B) Yukon C) Northwest Territories D) British Columbia
- 3. What year was the intention to create Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve announced?
A) 2008 B) 2012 C) 2014 D) 2003
- 4. Which mountain in the park is described as 'standing like a porcupine quill'?
A) Unnamed peak near Nı́onep'eneɂ Tué B) Moose Ponds C) Grizzly Bear Lake D) Nááts'ı̨hch'oh (Mount Wilson)
- 5. Which of the following rivers is not mentioned as a main waterway in the park?
A) Liard River B) South Nahanni C) Moose Ponds D) Broken Skull Rivers
- 6. Which species of large mammal is not mentioned as being found in Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve?
A) Grizzly bear B) Northwestern wolf C) Elk D) American black bear
- 7. What was the federal government's contribution to assist in developing an impact and benefit plan for the park?
A) $250,000 CAD B) $1 million CAD C) $500,000 CAD D) $750,000 CAD
- 8. When was Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve officially established?
A) December 16, 2014 B) March 2012 C) April 7, 2008 D) February 26, 2003
- 9. What percentage of the overall mineral potential was left outside the park's boundaries under the final plan?
A) 70% B) 20% C) 95% D) 81%
- 10. Which Canadian Prime Minister announced the reserve's establishment in August 2012?
A) Stephen Harper B) Paul Martin C) Jean Chrétien D) Justin Trudeau
- 11. How many National Park Reserves were there in the national park system when Náátsʼihchʼoh was established?
A) 9 B) 8 C) 7 D) 10
- 12. Which organization did the Government of Canada sign a Memorandum of Understanding with for the park's creation?
A) Sahtú organizations (land corporations) B) Alberta Parks C) Dehcho Regional Authority D) Yukon Conservation Society
- 13. Which of these animals is not listed as inhabiting the park?
A) Grizzly bear B) Northwestern wolf C) American black bear D) Polar bear
- 14. What was one concern raised during negotiations about mining in the region?
A) Impact on the South Nahanni watershed B) Economic benefits to local residents C) Environmental sustainability D) Access to mineral potential
- 15. Which river is known for its 'rock garden' that paddlers can descend?
A) Liard River B) Moose Ponds C) Broken Skull Rivers D) South Nahanni
- 16. What is the highest peak within Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve?
A) Moose Ponds B) Unnamed peak at 2,456 m (8,058 ft) C) Nááts'ı̨hch'oh (Mount Wilson) at 2,245 m D) Grizzly Bear Lake
- 17. Which of the following is not a smaller mammalian species mentioned as present in the park?
A) Squirrel B) Porcupine C) Arctic hare D) Beaver
- 18. What was one of the main concerns of mining companies regarding the establishment of the park?
A) Limiting access to mineral potential B) Environmental sustainability C) Economic benefits to local residents D) Impact on wildlife habitats
- 19. Which two national parks are mentioned as being managed separately despite their adjacency?
A) Waterton Lakes and Glacier B) Yoho and Kootenay C) Banff and Jasper D) Náátsʼihchʼoh and Nahanni National Park Reserve
- 20. Which of these species is not mentioned as a carnivore in the park?
A) Wolverine B) Bobcat C) Red fox D) Canada lynx
- 21. What was one of the purposes of the federal government's contribution to the Sahtu Dene and Métis?
A) Build roads and pipelines B) Develop an impact and benefit plan C) Explore for minerals D) Establish new mines
- 22. Which river merges with the South Nahanni River in the park?
A) Grizzly Bear Lake B) Moose Ponds C) Liard River D) Broken Skull Rivers
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