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