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