Carcross Desert - Quiz
Carcross Desert
  • 1. In which country is the Carcross Desert located?
A) Canada
B) Norway
C) United States
D) Russia
  • 2. What is the approximate area of the Carcross Desert?
A) 0.5 km2
B) 10.2 km2
C) 5.0 km2
D) 2.6 km2
  • 3. Why is the Carcross Desert not a true desert?
A) It receives too much snow
B) It is too small
C) The climate is too humid
D) It is covered in too much vegetation
  • 4. What is the primary source of sand in the Carcross Desert today?
A) Wind erosion from mountains
B) Nearby river beds
C) Glacial deposits
D) Bennett Lake
  • 5. When was the sand in the Carcross Desert originally formed?
A) During the industrial revolution
B) During the last glacial period
C) Following a volcanic eruption
D) During the last century
  • 6. Which plant species is specifically mentioned as being rare in North America?
A) Cactus
B) Common dandelion
C) Baikal sedge
D) Pine tree
  • 7. What prevented the Government of Yukon from protecting the area in 1992?
A) Environmental concerns
B) Legal disputes with Bennett Lake
C) Lack of funding
D) Opposition from locals
  • 8. What causes the Carcross Desert to be drier than the surrounding region?
A) High heat levels
B) Rain shadow effect
C) Underground drainage
D) Distance from the ocean
  • 9. How much precipitation does the Carcross Desert receive annually?
A) Exactly 75 cm
B) Less than 50 cm
C) More than 100 cm
D) Over 200 cm
  • 10. What event could return the dunes to an active state?
A) Human construction
B) A forest fire
C) Increased tourism
D) A flood
  • 11. Which sport is specifically mentioned for summer recreation on the dunes?
A) Ice skating
B) Sandboarding
C) Golf
D) Surfing
  • 12. What is the main winter activity at the Carcross Desert?
A) Cross-country skiing
B) Swimming
C) Sandboarding
D) Mountain biking
  • 13. What is the popular nearby tourist attraction mentioned in the text?
A) Bennett Lake Lighthouse
B) Yukon Glacier Museum
C) Carcross Mountain Resort
D) White Pass and Yukon Route
  • 14. What type of competitions are held using a map of the Carcross Desert?
A) Orienteering
B) Chess
C) Car racing
D) Running
  • 15. What is the scientific name for the Baikal sedge?
A) Carex carcross
B) Sabulosa deserti
C) Carex sabulosa
D) Lupinus yukon
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