Wapusk National Park - Quiz
Wapusk National Park
  • 1. What is one impact of warming temperatures on polar bears in Wapusk National Park?
A) Polar bears are migrating further south than usual.
B) Polar bears have to come ashore earlier with less fat resources built up.
C) Polar bears are developing thicker fur.
D) Polar bears are increasing their hunting range.
  • 2. How does climate change affect caribou in Wapusk National Park?
A) Caribous are adapting by changing their diet.
B) Caribous are developing resistance to insects.
C) Caribous exert more energy fleeing from increased insect harassment rather than feeding.
D) Caribous have started to migrate earlier in the year.
  • 3. What is a consequence of decreased lichen biomass for caribou?
A) Caribous have less food available as they primarily feed on lichens.
B) Caribous have started to migrate to different regions.
C) Caribous are developing new feeding habits.
D) Caribous are increasing in population size.
  • 4. What is one effect of wildfires on lichen biomass?
A) Wildfires help increase lichen growth.
B) Wildfires have no significant effect on lichens.
C) Wildfires impact lichen biomass and cover, which take up to 75 years to recover.
D) Wildfires reduce the number of predators for caribou.
  • 5. How does climate change affect the vegetation structure in subarctic ecosystems?
A) New plant species are introduced rapidly.
B) Vegetation remains unaffected by climate changes.
C) Vegetation becomes more diverse due to climate change.
D) Climate change affects the vegetation structure, impacting wildlife that depends on these ecosystems.
  • 6. What is one impact of flooding and raising of bogs on polar bear habitat?
A) Polar bears develop resistance to flooding.
B) Polar bears migrate to urban areas as a result.
C) Polar bears find new food sources due to these changes.
D) Flooding and raising of bogs impact the polar bear habitat.
  • 7. What is the effect of permafrost melting on caribou?
A) Caribous find new habitats due to melting permafrost.
B) Permafrost melting reduces the space of arctic tundra, impacting caribou.
C) Melting permafrost has no effect on caribou.
D) Caribous increase in population size as a result.
  • 8. What is the impact of the increasing Lesser Snow Geese population?
A) The geese are destroying vegetation and soil conditions, increasing salinity of nearby bodies of water.
B) The geese decrease the salinity of nearby waters.
C) The geese help restore vegetation in the park.
D) The geese have no significant effect on the environment.
  • 9. How does increased salinity affect the aquatic community?
A) It leads to an increase in fish populations.
B) Aquatic plants thrive with higher salinity.
C) Salinity changes have no impact on aquatic life.
D) Increased salinity affects the aquatic community negatively.
  • 10. What is a concern regarding new tourist activities in Wapusk National Park?
A) Tourism has no impact on the park's ecosystem.
B) New tourist activities will increase biodiversity.
C) Tundra ecosystems are extremely sensitive to human trampling of vegetation.
D) Tourists help restore damaged ecosystems.
  • 11. What is the primary food source for caribou in winter?
A) Berries are the main food source for caribou in winter.
B) Caribous primarily feed on grasses during winter.
C) Insects are a significant part of their diet.
D) Lichens are the primary food source for caribou in winter.
  • 12. How long can it take for lichens to recover from fires?
A) Lichens can take up to 75 years to recover from fires.
B) Recovery takes about 10 years.
C) Lichens do not recover after being burned.
D) Lichens recover within a few months.
  • 13. What is the primary way to access Wapusk National Park?
A) Access is unrestricted throughout the year.
B) Visitors can easily drive into the park.
C) There are multiple roads leading into the park.
D) The only way to access the park is through helicopter overflights or over snow.
  • 14. Who primarily visits Wapusk National Park?
A) Tourists from around the world frequently visit the park.
B) Only local residents visit the park.
C) The park is mostly visited by international researchers.
D) The majority of park users are scientists, students, and park staff.
  • 15. What is a concern about increased tourism in Wapusk National Park?
A) Increased tourism can create problems for species already struggling from climate change and habitat loss.
B) Tourism has no impact on the park's wildlife.
C) Increased tourism benefits all species in the park.
D) Tourism helps mitigate the effects of climate change.
  • 16. What is one effect of earlier snow melt on caribou?
A) Early snow melt leads to an abundance of food for caribou.
B) Warmer temperatures during winter increase insect harassment on caribous.
C) Snow melt has no impact on caribou behavior.
D) Caribous migrate to warmer regions due to early snow melt.
  • 17. What is the status of polar bear reproduction in Wapusk National Park?
A) Reproduction is negatively impacted, affecting litter size and cub survival.
B) Cub survival has increased due to climate change.
C) There is no impact on polar bear reproduction.
D) Polar bears are reproducing at higher rates than usual.
  • 18. What steps are being taken regarding the Lesser Snow Geese population?
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.
  • 19. Which of these is NOT a glacial feature found in Wapusk National Park?
A) Moraines.
B) Strand lines.
C) Eskers.
D) Volcanic craters.
  • 20. Which ecozone is Wapusk National Park a part of?
A) Hudson Plains ecozone.
B) Sahara Desert ecozone.
C) Amazon Rainforest ecozone.
D) Great Barrier Reef ecozone.
  • 21. In what year was Wapusk National Park established?
A) 1996
B) 2010
C) 2001
D) 1985
  • 22. What is the size of Wapusk National Park?
A) 11,475 square kilometres (4,430 sq mi)
B) 5,000 square kilometres
C) 50,000 square kilometres
D) 20,000 square kilometres
  • 23. Which bird species is likely to breed in Wapusk National Park?
A) Short-billed dowitcher
B) Bald eagle
C) Snowy owl
D) Peregrine falcon
  • 24. Which organization works with Wapusk National Park to monitor climate change impacts?
A) Greenpeace
B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C) Sierra Club
D) The Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program (EIMP)
  • 25. In what year was 'Voices from the Margins: The Muskekowuck Athinuwick/Cree People of Northern Ontario and the Management of Wabusk/Polar Bear' published?
A) 2004
B) 2008
C) 2017
D) 1994
  • 26. What percentage of the park's grounds are covered in bog peat?
A) 75%
B) 50%
C) 27%
D) 10%
  • 27. Which berries grow at Wapusk National Park and are digestible for humans?
A) Strawberries, blackberries, grapes
B) Cranberries, crowberries, bearberries, blueberries, cloudberries, raspberries
C) Pineapples, mangoes, bananas
D) Apples, oranges, peaches
  • 28. What was the caribou population in 1994 according to data collected?
A) 288,000
B) 400,000
C) 500,000
D) 750,000
  • 29. By what year did the caribou population decline to 288,000?
A) 2004
B) 2020
C) 2017
D) 1994
  • 30. In what year did Parks Canada team up with forestry companies to protect caribou?
A) 1994
B) 2008
C) 2004
D) 2017
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