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