GeographyQuestions

Question 1

Which of the following constitutes a definition of "Arctic"? (Choose all that apply.)

The correct answers are a), b), and c).

Answer d) is incorrect as sea ice commonly occurs outside of areas defined as Arctic, including the Bering Sea, Sea of Ohkotsk, and Hudson Bay.

Question 2

Which one of the following countries does not border the Arctic Ocean? (Choose the best answer.)

The correct answer is b) "Finland."

While Finland is an Arctic Country, its northern border touches on Russia and Norway, not the Arctic Ocean.

Question 3

In which Arctic country is the vast majority of glacial ice located? (Choose the best answer.)

The correct answer is b) "Denmark (Greenland.)"

Over 80% of Arctic glacial ice is found in the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Question 4

Which shipping route traverses the coast of Eurasia? (Choose the best answer.)

The correct answer is b) "Northern Sea Route."

The Northwest Passage traverses the coast of Alaska and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. There is no Northeast Sea Route.

Question 5

[True/False] Due to sea ice, Russia has no ports on the Arctic coast

The correct answer is False.

Russia has several sea ports on the Arctic Ocean. However, up until now, most of them open for only brief periods in the summer and are separated by large distances.

Question 6

Use the selection boxes to choose the answers that best complete the statements.

Around the Arctic Ocean, the continental shelf along the Russian coast is , while the shelf along the Alaska coast is .

The correct answer is that the continental shelf along the Russian coast is wide, while the shelf along the Alaska coast is narrow.