Protecting Cold Environments Quiz

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Protecting Cold Environments Quiz

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What is a wilderness area?

A remote part of the world that is unspoilt by human development, remaining natural and undisturbed.

A natural area of land protected from human development.

A remote part of the world that is spoilt by human development.

A remote part of the world that has been developed by humans for economic benefits.

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True or false? Many of the world’s cold environments can be considered wilderness areas.

True

False

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Which of the following are reasons for protecting cold environment wilderness areas?

Some areas are inhabited by indigenous people whose culture and survival depend on protecting the natural world.

They all are

They are fragile environments and take a significant amount of time to recover from damage.

There is a moral duty to protect these environments.

Cold environments provide important habitats for many living organisms.

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Which of the following is not an example of how technology been used to solve some of the challenges of oil extraction in Alaska?

The pipeline has been constructed in a way that oil flows freely without the need for pumping stations.

The pipeline is raised above the ground to avoid disturbing natural migration routes of animals such as caribou.

Special slides allow the pipeline to move during earthquakes.

The trans-Alaskan pipeline has been insulated to retain the heat of oil and avoid melting permafrost.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is an example of an International agreement to protect Antarctica, the world’s last great wilderness?

The Antarctic International Agreement

The Antarctic International Protection Agreement

The Antarctic Treaty

The Arctic Treaty

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is not included in the treaty that protects Antarctica?

All military activities are banned

The disposal of nuclear waste is banned

The promotion of International cooperation in scientific research

The total ban of tourism in Antarctica.

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True or false? The US government has been involved in the protection of Alaska since oil was found in the 1960s.

False

True

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What is the name of the protected area of land in northern Alaska that protects the area from oil and gas developments?

Western Arctic Reserve

Eastern Arctic Reserve

Northern Arctic Reserve

Southern Arctic Reserve

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True or false? Conservation groups are actively involved in developing strategies for maintaining cold environments.

True

False

Correct! Wrong!

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Well done! You have a good understanding of this area of geography.

Good try, you could do with revising this area a bit more though.

Oh dear, you definitely need to work on this area.

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Ecosystems

What is a wilderness area?

True or false? Many of the world’s cold environments can be considered wilderness areas.

Which of the following are reasons for protecting cold environment wilderness areas?

Which of the following is not an example of how technology been used to solve some of the challenges of oil extraction in Alaska?

Which of the following is an example of an International agreement to protect Antarctica, the world’s last great wilderness?

Which of the following is not included in the treaty that protects Antarctica?

True or false? The US government has been involved in the protection of Alaska since oil was found in the 1960s.

What is the name of the protected area of land in northern Alaska that protects the area from oil and gas developments?

True or false? Conservation groups are actively involved in developing strategies for maintaining cold environments.

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What is a wilderness area?

True or false? Many of the world’s cold environments can be considered wilderness areas.

Which of the following are reasons for protecting cold environment wilderness areas?

Which of the following is not an example of how technology been used to solve some of the challenges of oil extraction in Alaska?

Which of the following is an example of an International agreement to protect Antarctica, the world’s last great wilderness?

Which of the following is not included in the treaty that protects Antarctica?

True or false? The US government has been involved in the protection of Alaska since oil was found in the 1960s.

What is the name of the protected area of land in northern Alaska that protects the area from oil and gas developments?

True or false? Conservation groups are actively involved in developing strategies for maintaining cold environments.

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