A) Polar bears are migrating further south than usual. B) Polar bears are developing thicker fur. C) Polar bears have to come ashore earlier with less fat resources built up. D) Polar bears are increasing their hunting range.
A) Caribous exert more energy fleeing from increased insect harassment rather than feeding. B) Caribous are adapting by changing their diet. C) Caribous have started to migrate earlier in the year. D) Caribous are developing resistance to insects.
A) Caribous have started to migrate to different regions. B) Caribous have less food available as they primarily feed on lichens. C) Caribous are increasing in population size. D) Caribous are developing new feeding habits.
A) Wildfires have no significant effect on lichens. B) Wildfires reduce the number of predators for caribou. C) Wildfires help increase lichen growth. D) Wildfires impact lichen biomass and cover, which take up to 75 years to recover.
A) Vegetation becomes more diverse due to climate change. B) Climate change affects the vegetation structure, impacting wildlife that depends on these ecosystems. C) Vegetation remains unaffected by climate changes. D) New plant species are introduced rapidly.
A) Polar bears find new food sources due to these changes. B) Polar bears migrate to urban areas as a result. C) Polar bears develop resistance to flooding. D) Flooding and raising of bogs impact the polar bear habitat.
A) Melting permafrost has no effect on caribou. B) Caribous find new habitats due to melting permafrost. C) Permafrost melting reduces the space of arctic tundra, impacting caribou. D) Caribous increase in population size as a result.
A) The geese help restore vegetation in the park. B) The geese have no significant effect on the environment. C) The geese are destroying vegetation and soil conditions, increasing salinity of nearby bodies of water. D) The geese decrease the salinity of nearby waters.
A) Salinity changes have no impact on aquatic life. B) It leads to an increase in fish populations. C) Increased salinity affects the aquatic community negatively. D) Aquatic plants thrive with higher salinity.
A) Tourism has no impact on the park's ecosystem. B) Tourists help restore damaged ecosystems. C) Tundra ecosystems are extremely sensitive to human trampling of vegetation. D) New tourist activities will increase biodiversity.
A) Lichens are the primary food source for caribou in winter. B) Berries are the main food source for caribou in winter. C) Caribous primarily feed on grasses during winter. D) Insects are a significant part of their diet.
A) Lichens recover within a few months. B) Lichens do not recover after being burned. C) Recovery takes about 10 years. D) Lichens can take up to 75 years to recover from fires.
A) The only way to access the park is through helicopter overflights or over snow. B) There are multiple roads leading into the park. C) Access is unrestricted throughout the year. D) Visitors can easily drive into the park.
A) Only local residents visit the park. B) Tourists from around the world frequently visit the park. C) The park is mostly visited by international researchers. D) The majority of park users are scientists, students, and park staff.
A) Tourism has no impact on the park's wildlife. B) Increased tourism can create problems for species already struggling from climate change and habitat loss. C) Increased tourism benefits all species in the park. D) Tourism helps mitigate the effects of climate change.
A) Early snow melt leads to an abundance of food for caribou. B) Snow melt has no impact on caribou behavior. C) Warmer temperatures during winter increase insect harassment on caribous. D) Caribous migrate to warmer regions due to early snow melt.
A) There is no impact on polar bear reproduction. B) Cub survival has increased due to climate change. C) Polar bears are reproducing at higher rates than usual. D) Reproduction is negatively impacted, affecting litter size and cub survival.
A) The geese population is encouraged to grow. B) Steps are being taken by Wapusk National Park to reduce their population and fix damages. C) Geese are relocated to other areas. D) No actions are being taken for the geese population.
A) Volcanic craters. B) Strand lines. C) Eskers. D) Moraines.
A) Sahara Desert ecozone. B) Amazon Rainforest ecozone. C) Great Barrier Reef ecozone. D) Hudson Plains ecozone.
A) 2001 B) 1996 C) 2010 D) 1985
A) 5,000 square kilometres B) 11,475 square kilometres (4,430 sq mi) C) 20,000 square kilometres D) 50,000 square kilometres
A) Short-billed dowitcher B) Bald eagle C) Peregrine falcon D) Snowy owl
A) Sierra Club B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) C) Greenpeace D) The Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program (EIMP)
A) 2017 B) 2008 C) 2004 D) 1994
A) 75% B) 27% C) 50% D) 10%
A) Apples, oranges, peaches B) Cranberries, crowberries, bearberries, blueberries, cloudberries, raspberries C) Pineapples, mangoes, bananas D) Strawberries, blackberries, grapes
A) 500,000 B) 400,000 C) 288,000 D) 750,000
A) 1994 B) 2017 C) 2020 D) 2004
A) 1994 B) 2017 C) 2004 D) 2008 |