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Torngat Mountains National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. Which species is identified as at risk due to numerous human activities in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Arctic hares
B) Caribou
C) Polar bears
D) Harp seals
  • 2. What is one of the primary food sources for caribou during winter in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Seaweed
B) Lichen
C) Moss
D) Grass
  • 3. Which human activity is considered negligible as a threat to caribou, despite their avoidance of proximity?
A) Overhunting
B) Climate change
C) Mining
D) Industrial development
  • 4. What type of climate is found in the southern interior valleys of the Torngat Mountains?
A) Arctic flora
B) Coastal fjords and headlands climate
C) Mountain alpine climate
D) Southern interior valleys climate
  • 5. Which species are found swimming along the coast of the Torngat Mountains?
A) Harlequin ducks and peregrine falcons
B) Seals and whales
C) Polar bears and wolves
D) Caribou and Arctic hares
  • 6. What is the rate of decline in caribou population over 38 years?
A) 65 percent
B) 90 percent
C) 81 percent
D) 50 percent
  • 7. Which species are identified as at risk alongside caribou in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Polar bears and Arctic hares
B) Wolves and harp seals
C) Harlequin ducks and peregrine falcons
D) Seals and whales
  • 8. What is the maximum distance caribou avoid from mining areas?
A) 10 km (6.2 mi)
B) 5 km (3.1 mi)
C) 8 km (5 mi)
D) 6 km (3.7 mi)
  • 9. Which Indigenous groups have historically relied on caribou as cultural and traditional resources?
A) Maori, Sami, Ainu
B) Aboriginal Australians, Zulu, Maasai
C) Cree, Inuit, Naskapi
D) Navajo, Sioux, Apache
  • 10. When was sport hunting banned in Quebec?
A) 2014
B) 2012
C) 2013
D) 2015
  • 11. What is the difference between sport hunting and subsistence hunting as understood in Quebec and Labrador?
A) Quebec considers hunting by non-Indigenous as sport hunting, whereas Labrador justifies hunting by non-Indigenous Labradoreans as subsistence hunting.
B) Both regions consider all hunting as sport hunting.
C) Quebec allows only Indigenous people to hunt.
D) Labrador considers all hunting as subsistence hunting.
  • 12. What impact do building dams and implementing hydroelectricity projects have on caribou?
A) They have no effect on caribou.
B) They cause a decline in caribou by disturbing their space and habitat use.
C) They improve the caribou's habitat.
D) They increase the caribou population.
  • 13. What role do Inuit elders and hunters believe their hunting practices play in caribou populations?
A) They think their hunting has no impact on caribou populations.
B) They consider their hunting practices as a primary cause of caribou decline.
C) They believe their hunting significantly reduces the caribou population.
D) They believe their extent of hunting is negligible because they do not entail or act on overharvesting.
  • 14. What are some aspects of attraction in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Fauna and views from the Mountains
B) Mineral resources and industrial sites
C) Urban development and technology hubs
D) Desert landscapes and cacti
  • 15. During which decade did Parks Canada aim to create national parks in 39 divided regions?
A) 1980s
B) 1990s
C) 1970s
D) 2000s
  • 16. What is one of the intended purposes for building the Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) To maintain its ecological integrity
B) To limit visitor access
C) To privatize park resources
D) To develop urban infrastructure
  • 17. What organization was established to expand beyond hunting and fishing activities?
A) Nunavik Tourism Association
B) Canadian Wildlife Federation
C) Quebec Parks Authority
D) Labrador Environmental Group
  • 18. Which body of water is NOT included within the park's boundaries?
A) Iron Strand
B) Eclipse Channel
C) Labrador Sea
D) Grenfell Sound
  • 19. What is one of the goals for attracting more visitors to the park?
A) To support the park
B) To discourage Inuit participation
C) To reduce visitor numbers
D) To limit educational opportunities
  • 20. What is one of the purposes of regional Inuit organizations created in relation to the park?
A) Limiting economic growth
B) Ignoring environmental protection
C) Addressing resource management needs
D) Promoting urban development
  • 21. When was Torngat Mountains National Park officially established?
A) March 15, 2007
B) July 10, 2008
C) December 1, 2005
D) January 1, 2010
  • 22. How many different climatic regions are there in the park that enable diverse species to co-exist?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) Five
  • 23. What is one of the recreational activities available in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Hiking
B) Rock Climbing
C) Surfing
D) Skiing
  • 24. Which species is not protected by the park?
A) Golden Eagle
B) Polar Bear
C) Red Fox
D) Boreal Woodland Caribou
  • 25. What is a consequence of rising temperatures in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Snowfall increases
B) Temperature decreases
C) Ice expands
D) Shrubs grow rapidly
  • 26. Which of the following is not a way to access Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Snowmobile
B) Cruise ship
C) Charter air flight
D) Skiing
  • 27. Which of these animals is not mentioned as being protected in the park?
A) Polar Bear
B) Grizzly Bear
C) Labrador Wolf
D) Boreal Woodland Caribou
  • 28. When was the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) signed?
A) July 10, 2008
B) December 1, 2005
C) January 15, 2006
D) November 30, 2004
  • 29. In which language is 'Nunatsiavut' a term?
A) Latin
B) Inuktitut
C) English
D) French
  • 30. How many visitors does Torngat Mountains National Park welcome annually?
A) More than 1000
B) Exactly 500
C) Fewer than 600
D) Around 800
  • 31. Which of the following is NOT a recommended starting point for visitors to Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Labrador Coast
B) Saglek Fiord
C) Saglek Bay
D) Silluak
  • 32. What is recommended for visitors due to the prevalence of polar bears?
A) Working with armed local guides
B) Hiking alone
C) Using drones for exploration
D) Traveling without a guide
  • 33. Which activity is NOT mentioned as an option in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Kayaking
B) Mountain climbing
C) Scuba diving
D) Animal watching
  • 34. Since when has the climate of northern Nunatsiavut, Labrador been warming?
A) The 1990s
B) The 2000s
C) The 1980s
D) The 1970s
  • 35. By what percentage does summer sea ice decline each decade in northern Nunatsiavut, Labrador?
A) 50 per cent
B) 30 per cent
C) 20 per cent
D) 10 per cent
  • 36. What is the term used to describe the growth of taller and bigger shrubs in Arctic regions?
A) Shrubification
B) Floridation
C) Blossoming
D) Arborealization
  • 37. How does excessive shrub growth affect travel in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Improves road conditions
B) Makes transportation tools like snowmobiles more dangerous
C) Has no impact on travel
D) Reduces the need for transportation
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