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Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Quiz
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  • 1. What connects Tumbo Island to Cabbage Island?
A) A ferry service
B) A reef that is exposed at low tide
C) A bridge
D) A tunnel
  • 2. Who purchased Cabbage Island in 1976?
A) Fisheries and Oceans Canada
B) The Nature Conservancy
C) A private individual
D) Parks Canada
  • 3. What was the area of Cabbage Island developed as between 1978 and 2004?
A) A private resort
B) A national park
C) A wildlife reserve
D) A provincial marine park
  • 4. What is the area of Tumbo Island in hectares?
A) 121 ha (299 acres)
B) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
C) 4.5 ha (11 acres)
D) 10 ha (25 acres)
  • 5. What was Tumbo Island named in reference to?
A) A historical figure
B) A type of tree
C) A tombolo
D) A geographical feature
  • 6. How much did the province pay for Tumbo Island?
A) $5 million
B) $1.5 million
C) $10 million
D) $3.7 million
  • 7. What activities were previously conducted on Tumbo Island before it became private property in 1877?
A) Wheat farming and cattle ranching
B) Timber harvesting, coal mining, mink farming, and recreational living
C) Shipbuilding and trade
D) Fishing and tourism
  • 8. What is the length of the trail on Tumbo Island?
A) 3.5 km
B) 10 km
C) 5 km
D) 1.5 km
  • 9. Which lighthouse was replaced in 1940 with a lightkeeper's residence?
A) The Portlock Point Lighthouse
B) The Georgina Point Lighthouse
C) The Campbell Point Lighthouse
D) The Active Pass Lighthouse
  • 10. What replaced the light function at the Active Pass Lighthouse in 1997?
A) A manual lantern
B) A solar-powered light
C) An automated navigational aid
D) A wind turbine generator
  • 11. What is the area of the Georgina Point Heritage Park?
A) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
B) 121 ha (299 acres)
C) 10 ha (25 acres)
D) 4.5 ha (11 acres)
  • 12. What is the length of the hiking trail at Campbell Point?
A) 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
B) 5 km
C) 3.5 km
D) 10 km
  • 13. What can be viewed from Campbell Point?
A) Georgeson Island's old-growth forest on a sandstone ridge
B) James Bay
C) The entrance of Active Pass
D) Reef Harbour
  • 14. What is included in the park site from Portlock Point around Richardson Bay to the Bright and Red Islets?
A) An anchorage area for boaters
B) A picnic area
C) Portlock Point Lighthouse and a beach access
D) A campground with potable water
  • 15. What is the name of the small island included in the national park boundaries between Mayne and Saturna islands?
A) Cabbage Island
B) Prevost Island
C) Tumbo Island
D) Georgeson Island, Belle Chain Islets, and Anniversary Island
  • 16. What is the name of the bay where there is a campground on Prevost Island?
A) James Bay
B) Selby Cove
C) Richardson Bay
D) Bennett Bay
  • 17. What facilities are available at the campground in James Bay on Prevost Island?
A) Potable water and a shower facility
B) Electric hookups and a playground
C) A pit toilet but no potable water
D) Hot showers and laundry services
  • 18. In what year was the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) formed?
A) 1999
B) 1985
C) 2010
D) 2003
  • 19. What percentage of Saturna Island is covered by the national park?
A) 60%
B) 30%
C) 43%
D) 50%
  • 20. Which area on Saturna Island is the most visited park area?
A) Narvaez Bay
B) Lyall Creek trail
C) Winter Cove day use area
D) East Point Light Station
  • 21. What feature does the Winter Cove day use area include?
A) An amusement park
B) A golf course
C) A dinghy dock
D) A ski slope
  • 22. Which trail on Saturna Island follows a salmon-bearing creek to a seasonal waterfall?
A) Narvaez Bay trail
B) Taylor Point trail
C) Mount Warburton Pike trail
D) Lyall Creek trail
  • 23. How can Narvaez Bay campground be accessed?
A) Only by helicopter
B) Only by bicycle
C) Only by car
D) By kayak, off-shore anchoring area, or walking from a parking lot
  • 24. Where is Mount Fisher located in relation to Mount Warburton Pike?
A) South of Mount Warburton Pike
B) North of Mount Warburton Pike
C) West of Mount Warburton Pike
D) East of Mount Warburton Pike
  • 25. What is the height of the Mount Warburton Pike trail?
A) 600 metres
B) 400 metres
C) 800 metres
D) 200 metres
  • 26. What type of landscape can be found in the Winter Cove day use area?
A) Deserts and cacti
B) Snow-capped mountains
C) Forested uplands, open meadows, salt marshes
D) Urban cityscape
  • 27. How many islands are included within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) 25
B) 16
C) 20
D) 10
  • 28. What is the total land area of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
B) 50 km2 (19 sq mi)
C) 40 km2 (15 sq mi)
D) 31 km2 (12 sq mi)
  • 29. What geological process has contributed to the northwesterly-southeasterly alignment of the islands?
A) River erosion
B) Sedimentary folding within the Nanaimo Basin
C) Tectonic plate movement
D) Volcanic activity
  • 30. In what year was the SMONEĆTEN Campground transferred to Parks Canada?
A) 1998
B) 2004
C) 1985
D) 2010
  • 31. How many drive-in campsites does the SMONEĆTEN Campground have?
A) 60
B) 70
C) 30
D) 49
  • 32. What feature extends for more than 2 km on Sidney Island?
A) Hook Spit
B) D'Arcy Spit
C) Sidney Spit
D) Central Spit
  • 33. In which year did the province formalize Sidney Island as a provincial park?
A) 1961
B) 1955
C) 1970
D) 1980
  • 34. What historical use did D'Arcy Island have between 1891 and 1924?
A) Fishing village
B) Military base
C) Leprosy colony
D) Logging camp
  • 35. What type of climate is found in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve due to the rain shadow effect?
A) Mediterranean climate
B) Temperate rainforest climate
C) Subarctic climate
D) Continental climate
  • 36. Which drought-tolerant tree is found at the northern extent in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) Western red cedar
B) Shore pine
C) Garry oak
D) Coastal Douglas-fir
  • 37. How many square kilometers does Gulf Islands National Park Reserve cover?
A) 26 square kilometres
B) 50 square kilometres
C) 36 square kilometres
D) 100 square kilometres
  • 38. What effect do the surrounding mountains have on the park's climate?
A) They lead to higher temperatures.
B) They increase humidity levels.
C) They create a rain shadow effect.
D) They cause more frequent storms.
  • 39. What is the average annual precipitation at the climate monitoring station on Saturna Island?
A) 1000 mm (40 in)
B) 1200 mm (47 in)
C) 838 mm (33 in)
D) 500 mm (20 in)
  • 40. Which tree species is most common in the park's terrestrial portion?
A) Balsam fir
B) Eastern white pine
C) Coastal Douglas-fir
D) Sugar maple
  • 41. What type of fern can be found in the shrub layer of the park?
A) Sword fern
B) Maidenhair fern
C) Staghorn fern
D) Boston fern
  • 42. Which marine animal is not mentioned as inhabiting the park's sea waters?
A) Orcas
B) Seals
C) Whale shark
D) Porpoises
  • 43. What is the largest land animal in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) Mountain lion
B) Grizzly bear
C) Elk
D) Black-tailed deer
  • 44. Which of these birds can be seen in the park?
A) Bald eagle
B) Snowy owl
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Emperor penguin
  • 45. In what year did Isle-de-Lis become a part of the park reserve?
A) 1997
B) 1958
C) 1978
D) 2000
  • 46. Who was Portland Island given to in 1958?
A) The Canadian government
B) Princess Margaret
C) Queen Elizabeth II
D) Prince Philip
  • 47. What type of archaeological sites are found on Portland Island?
A) Midden deposits
B) Fossilized dinosaur bones
C) Ancient temples
D) Medieval castles
  • 48. Who owned Russell Island between 1886 and 1959?
A) The Canadian government
B) A Native Hawaiian family
C) A British aristocrat
D) An American corporation
  • 49. How can Pender Island be accessed?
A) Helicopter service
B) Submarine tour
C) BC Ferries
D) Private yacht charter
  • 50. What is Roe Lake known for in Pender Island's Roesland park area?
A) An annual music festival
B) A loop-trail around the lake
C) A winter sports event
D) A large fishing tournament
  • 51. What does the hiking trail from Gowlland Point Road lead to on South Pender?
A) Mount Everest
B) The Pacific Ocean
C) A desert oasis
D) Greenburn Lake
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