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Torngat Mountains National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. Which species is identified as at risk due to numerous human activities in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Harp seals
B) Arctic hares
C) Polar bears
D) Caribou
  • 2. What is one of the primary food sources for caribou during winter in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Grass
B) Moss
C) Lichen
D) Seaweed
  • 3. Which human activity is considered negligible as a threat to caribou, despite their avoidance of proximity?
A) Climate change
B) Overhunting
C) Mining
D) Industrial development
  • 4. What type of climate is found in the southern interior valleys of the Torngat Mountains?
A) Southern interior valleys climate
B) Arctic flora
C) Mountain alpine climate
D) Coastal fjords and headlands climate
  • 5. Which species are found swimming along the coast of the Torngat Mountains?
A) Seals and whales
B) Harlequin ducks and peregrine falcons
C) Polar bears and wolves
D) Caribou and Arctic hares
  • 6. What is the rate of decline in caribou population over 38 years?
A) 90 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 81 percent
  • 7. Which species are identified as at risk alongside caribou in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Polar bears and Arctic hares
B) Wolves and harp seals
C) Seals and whales
D) Harlequin ducks and peregrine falcons
  • 8. What is the maximum distance caribou avoid from mining areas?
A) 8 km (5 mi)
B) 5 km (3.1 mi)
C) 10 km (6.2 mi)
D) 6 km (3.7 mi)
  • 9. Which Indigenous groups have historically relied on caribou as cultural and traditional resources?
A) Cree, Inuit, Naskapi
B) Navajo, Sioux, Apache
C) Aboriginal Australians, Zulu, Maasai
D) Maori, Sami, Ainu
  • 10. When was sport hunting banned in Quebec?
A) 2014
B) 2013
C) 2015
D) 2012
  • 11. What is the difference between sport hunting and subsistence hunting as understood in Quebec and Labrador?
A) Both regions consider all hunting as sport hunting.
B) Quebec allows only Indigenous people to hunt.
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 increase the caribou population.
B) They have no effect on caribou.
C) They cause a decline in caribou by disturbing their space and habitat use.
D) They improve the caribou's habitat.
  • 13. What role do Inuit elders and hunters believe their hunting practices play in caribou populations?
A) They believe their hunting significantly reduces the caribou population.
B) They consider their hunting practices as a primary cause of caribou decline.
C) They believe their extent of hunting is negligible because they do not entail or act on overharvesting.
D) They think their hunting has no impact on caribou populations.
  • 14. What are some aspects of attraction in the Torngat Mountains?
A) Desert landscapes and cacti
B) Mineral resources and industrial sites
C) Fauna and views from the Mountains
D) Urban development and technology hubs
  • 15. During which decade did Parks Canada aim to create national parks in 39 divided regions?
A) 1980s
B) 2000s
C) 1970s
D) 1990s
  • 16. What is one of the intended purposes for building the Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) To maintain its ecological integrity
B) To limit visitor access
C) To develop urban infrastructure
D) To privatize park resources
  • 17. What organization was established to expand beyond hunting and fishing activities?
A) Nunavik Tourism Association
B) Canadian Wildlife Federation
C) Labrador Environmental Group
D) Quebec Parks Authority
  • 18. Which body of water is NOT included within the park's boundaries?
A) Grenfell Sound
B) Eclipse Channel
C) Labrador Sea
D) Iron Strand
  • 19. What is one of the goals for attracting more visitors to the park?
A) To reduce visitor numbers
B) To support the park
C) To discourage Inuit participation
D) To limit educational opportunities
  • 20. What is one of the purposes of regional Inuit organizations created in relation to the park?
A) Addressing resource management needs
B) Promoting urban development
C) Limiting economic growth
D) Ignoring environmental protection
  • 21. When was Torngat Mountains National Park officially established?
A) December 1, 2005
B) January 1, 2010
C) July 10, 2008
D) March 15, 2007
  • 22. How many different climatic regions are there in the park that enable diverse species to co-exist?
A) Five
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
  • 23. What is one of the recreational activities available in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Skiing
B) Rock Climbing
C) Hiking
D) Surfing
  • 24. Which species is not protected by the park?
A) Polar Bear
B) Red Fox
C) Golden Eagle
D) Boreal Woodland Caribou
  • 25. What is a consequence of rising temperatures in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Ice expands
B) Snowfall increases
C) Shrubs grow rapidly
D) Temperature decreases
  • 26. Which of the following is not a way to access Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Skiing
B) Cruise ship
C) Snowmobile
D) Charter air flight
  • 27. Which of these animals is not mentioned as being protected in the park?
A) Labrador Wolf
B) Polar Bear
C) Grizzly Bear
D) Boreal Woodland Caribou
  • 28. When was the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) signed?
A) November 30, 2004
B) July 10, 2008
C) January 15, 2006
D) December 1, 2005
  • 29. In which language is 'Nunatsiavut' a term?
A) Inuktitut
B) French
C) English
D) Latin
  • 30. How many visitors does Torngat Mountains National Park welcome annually?
A) Exactly 500
B) Around 800
C) Fewer than 600
D) More than 1000
  • 31. Which of the following is NOT a recommended starting point for visitors to Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Saglek Fiord
B) Saglek Bay
C) Silluak
D) Labrador Coast
  • 32. What is recommended for visitors due to the prevalence of polar bears?
A) Working with armed local guides
B) Hiking alone
C) Using drones for exploration
D) Traveling without a guide
  • 33. Which activity is NOT mentioned as an option in Torngat Mountains National Park?
A) Animal watching
B) Kayaking
C) Mountain climbing
D) Scuba diving
  • 34. Since when has the climate of northern Nunatsiavut, Labrador been warming?
A) The 1990s
B) The 2000s
C) The 1980s
D) The 1970s
  • 35. By what percentage does summer sea ice decline each decade in northern Nunatsiavut, Labrador?
A) 50 per cent
B) 30 per cent
C) 10 per cent
D) 20 per cent
  • 36. What is the term used to describe the growth of taller and bigger shrubs in Arctic regions?
A) Floridation
B) Blossoming
C) Shrubification
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) Improves road conditions
D) Reduces the need for transportation
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