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Qausuittuq National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. What does 'Qausuittuq' mean in Inuktitut?
A) Home of the caribou
B) Land of eternal ice
C) Place where the sun does not rise
D) Northern wilderness
  • 2. When was Qausuittuq National Park established?
A) December 31, 2014
B) September 1, 2015
C) June 24, 2015
D) January 1, 2016
  • 3. Which Canadian region does Qausuittuq National Park represent?
A) Southern Rocky Mountains
B) Western High Arctic natural region
C) Eastern Low Arctic natural region
D) Central Boreal Plains
  • 4. What type of habitat does Qausuittuq National Park protect?
A) Bald eagle habitat
B) Grizzly bear habitat
C) Peary caribou habitat
D) Polar fox habitat
  • 5. Which island is Qausuittuq National Park located on?
A) Cornwallis Island
B) Devon Island
C) Northwest Bathurst Island
D) Ellesmere Island
  • 6. What was the original proposed name for Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Tuktusiuqvialuk National Park
B) Inuit Heritage Park
C) Bathurst National Park
D) Arctic Wilderness Park
  • 7. Which community is located southeast of Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Resolute
B) Iqaluit
C) Cambridge Bay
D) Rankin Inlet
  • 8. What type of rocks primarily compose the park's geology?
A) Igneous rocks such as granite and basalt
B) Metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss
C) Volcanic rocks such as pumice and obsidian
D) Sedimentary rocks such as limestone, sandstone and dolomite
  • 9. What evidence of past glaciation can be found in the park?
A) Canyons and waterfalls
B) Volcanic craters and lava flows
C) Sand dunes and desert pavements
D) Eskers, moraines and beach terraces
  • 10. What is the climate type of Bathurst Island?
A) Tropical wet climate
B) Cold dry climate
C) Mediterranean climate
D) Temperate humid climate
  • 11. What is the average annual precipitation in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Less than 130 mm
B) More than 1000 mm
C) Around 500 mm
D) Approximately 750 mm
  • 12. Which of the following is not a terrestrial wildlife species found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Peary caribou
B) Arctic wolf
C) Grizzly bear
D) Muskoxen
  • 13. Which marine species is not found in the area around Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Bowhead whales
B) Ringed seals
C) Dolphins
D) Polar bears
  • 14. What is a common plant species found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Oak trees
B) Purple saxifrage
C) Maple trees
D) Pine trees
  • 15. What was the purpose of the Mineral and Energy Resources Assessment conducted in 1999?
A) To locate new mining sites
B) Part of a park feasibility study
C) For oil exploration
D) To assess wildlife populations
  • 16. What was the method used to select the name 'Qausuittuq' for the national park?
A) Selected by international committee
B) By government decree
C) Chosen by Parks Canada officials
D) Through a contest in the local area
  • 17. What is the mean temperature range in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) 0 °C in January to 15 °C in July
B) 20 °C in January to 40 °C in July
C) -35 °C in January to 5 °C in July
D) 10 °C in January to 30 °C in July
  • 18. Which bird species can be found in Qausuittuq National Park?
A) Penguins and flamingos
B) Parrots and toucans
C) Snowy owls and snow geese
D) Eagles and hawks
  • 19. When did Qausuittuq National Park first open to the public?
A) 2017
B) 2016
C) 2014
D) 2015
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