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Carcross Desert - Quiz
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  • 1. In which country is the Carcross Desert located?
A) Norway
B) Canada
C) Russia
D) United States
  • 2. What is the approximate area of the Carcross Desert?
A) 2.6 km2
B) 10.2 km2
C) 0.5 km2
D) 5.0 km2
  • 3. Why is the Carcross Desert not a true desert?
A) It is too small
B) It receives too much snow
C) The climate is too humid
D) It is covered in too much vegetation
  • 4. What is the primary source of sand in the Carcross Desert today?
A) Glacial deposits
B) Wind erosion from mountains
C) Nearby river beds
D) Bennett Lake
  • 5. When was the sand in the Carcross Desert originally formed?
A) During the last century
B) During the industrial revolution
C) Following a volcanic eruption
D) During the last glacial period
  • 6. Which plant species is specifically mentioned as being rare in North America?
A) Pine tree
B) Cactus
C) Common dandelion
D) Baikal sedge
  • 7. What prevented the Government of Yukon from protecting the area in 1992?
A) Opposition from locals
B) Legal disputes with Bennett Lake
C) Environmental concerns
D) Lack of funding
  • 8. What causes the Carcross Desert to be drier than the surrounding region?
A) High heat levels
B) Distance from the ocean
C) Rain shadow effect
D) Underground drainage
  • 9. How much precipitation does the Carcross Desert receive annually?
A) Less than 50 cm
B) Exactly 75 cm
C) Over 200 cm
D) More than 100 cm
  • 10. What event could return the dunes to an active state?
A) A flood
B) A forest fire
C) Human construction
D) Increased tourism
  • 11. Which sport is specifically mentioned for summer recreation on the dunes?
A) Ice skating
B) Golf
C) Surfing
D) Sandboarding
  • 12. What is the main winter activity at the Carcross Desert?
A) Mountain biking
B) Swimming
C) Cross-country skiing
D) Sandboarding
  • 13. What is the popular nearby tourist attraction mentioned in the text?
A) Yukon Glacier Museum
B) Carcross Mountain Resort
C) Bennett Lake Lighthouse
D) White Pass and Yukon Route
  • 14. What type of competitions are held using a map of the Carcross Desert?
A) Car racing
B) Chess
C) Orienteering
D) Running
  • 15. What is the scientific name for the Baikal sedge?
A) Carex sabulosa
B) Lupinus yukon
C) Sabulosa deserti
D) Carex carcross
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