Gate to the Northwest Passage
- 1. Which country does the Gate to the Northwest Passage belong to?
A) Norway
B) United States
C) Canada
D) Russia
- 2. What body of water connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the Gate to the Northwest Passage?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Southern Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
- 3. Which indigenous people live in the regions surrounding the Gate to the Northwest Passage?
A) Maori
B) Inuit
C) Sami
D) Aboriginal Australians
- 4. Which famous explorer attempted to find the Northwest Passage but never succeeded?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) John Franklin
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 5. Which European country was the first to search for the Northwest Passage and reach the Arctic waters?
A) France
B) England
C) Spain
D) Portugal
- 6. What type of ship is the best choice for navigating the waters of the Northwest Passage?
A) Icebreaker
B) Cruise ship
C) Submarine
D) Fishing boat
- 7. What is the primary economic activity in the communities near the Gate to the Northwest Passage?
A) Forestry
B) Fishing
C) Oil drilling
D) Mining
- 8. In which Canadian territory is the Gate to the Northwest Passage located?
A) Northwest Territories
B) Nunavut
C) Yukon
D) Alberta
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