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