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The Mysterious Pingos of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories - Exam
Contributed by: Turnbull
  • 1. Where are the famous pingos located?
A) Inuvik, Northwest Territories
B) Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
C) Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
D) Whitehorse, Yukon
  • 2. What phenomenon causes the formation of pingos?
A) Hydrostatic pressure
B) Erosion
C) Volcanic activity
D) Glacial movement
  • 3. Which type of pingo is formed by the freezing of water in a sediment layer?
A) Closed-system pingo
B) Meltwater pingo
C) Erosion pingo
D) Open-system pingo
  • 4. How do local communities view pingos?
A) Culturally significant
B) Only as tourist attractions
C) Unimportant
D) Simply as hazards
  • 5. How do closed-system pingos acquire water?
A) From groundwater
B) From rainwater
C) From glaciers
D) From surface streams
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formation of pingos?
A) Volcanic activity
B) Soil composition
C) Permafrost depth
D) Temperature changes
  • 7. What is the primary research interest in studying pingos?
A) Climate change
B) Urban planning
C) Agricultural development
D) Historical architecture
  • 8. Which indigenous group has historical ties to the region of Tuktoyaktuk?
A) Métis
B) Haida
C) Cree
D) Inuvialuit
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