Georgian Bay Littoral - Quiz
- 1. In what year was the Georgian Bay Littoral declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
A) 1999 B) 2004 C) 1985 D) 2010
- 2. How many hectares does the Georgian Bay Littoral cover?
A) 347,270 ha B) 500,000 ha C) 200,000 ha D) 100,000 ha
- 3. What is the largest freshwater archipelago in the world located within the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) Lake Superior Island Group B) The Great Lakes Archipelago C) Huron Island Cluster D) The Thirty Thousand Islands area
- 4. How many native plant species are recorded in the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) About 840 B) 1000 C) 500 D) 300
- 5. Which of these is NOT a needle leaf tree found in the region?
A) Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) B) Red oak (Quercus rubra) C) Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) D) White spruce (Picea glauca)
- 6. What is the approximate length of the Georgian Bay Littoral stretching between the Severn and French Rivers?
A) 400 km B) 300 km C) 100 km D) 200 km
- 7. Which mammal is NOT found in the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) Moose (Alces alces) B) Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) C) North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) D) American black bear (Ursus americanus)
- 8. How many species of birds are recorded in the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) 100 B) 250 C) 170 D) 200
- 9. What is the primary economic activity in the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) Agriculture and tourism B) Manufacturing C) Fishing D) Mining
- 10. How many indigenous clans are included within the region of the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) One B) Five C) None D) Several
- 11. What type of topography is found along the coasts of the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) Plains B) Deserts C) Sandy and rocky beaches D) Mountains
- 12. Which reptile species is found in the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) Green iguana (Iguana iguana) B) Eastern massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) C) American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) D) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
- 13. What is the land area of the Georgian Bay Littoral?
A) 206,288 ha B) 250,000 ha C) 150,000 ha D) 300,000 ha
- 14. How many species of amphibians and reptiles are recorded in the region?
A) 34 B) 50 C) 20 D) 60
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