How much do you know about the Arctic?

What is the correct definition of the Arctic?

The Arctic circle is found at 66’ 34’ N, which marks the point at which the sun does not set on summer solstice or rise on the winter solstice.

The Arctic is the area within 10 degree July isotherm, where the temperature does not rise above 10 degrees in summer

The Arctic is the area within the arctic tree line, the northern limit for tree growth

All of the above

The Arctic is inhabited by people falling under the legislation of 8 countries: USA, Canada, Finland, Russia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland.

True

False

Increased sea temperature will have an impact on the Scottish fishing industry as it leads to:

Increased parasites and diseases

Low fertility rates

Diminishing of plankton and krill

About 95% of the UK’s total fish catch is harvested in Scottish waters

True

False

The influence of Norse Earls on Orkney is most visible in what monument?

The Knap of Howar, the oldest house in Northern Europe

St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall

The Brough of Birsay, an island with a lighthouse

There is a West-Lothian based Polar Academy that trains 14-17 year olds and organises expeditions in Greenland.

True

False

What is Ecotourism?

A type of tourism that focuses on the environmental aspects of the land

A type of tourism that promotes a sustainable economy of the visited area

A type of tourism that creates experiences building on cultural and natural assets, conserving the environment and sustaining the well-being of indigenous communities

All of the above

In 1472 the islands of Orkney and Shetland passed under the rule of Scotland from the kingdoms of Norway and Denmark. How were they acquired?

War

Peace treaties

A wedding gift

Part of a bet

Old Norn, together with Norwegian belongs to the West Scandinavian group of germanic languages. What other languages belong to this group?

Danish and Gaelic

Welsh and Icelandic

Icelandic and Faroese

Danish and Finnish

John Rae was a scottish surgeon and explorer. He is most famous for exploring parts of northern Canada and

Finding the final stretch of the north-west passage and reporting the fate of Franklin’s lost expedition

Finding the door to Atlantis

Travelling around the world in 80 days

Writing the book “The Call of the Wild”

The Canadian Highland Games are celebrated every year in which Canadian Province?

British Columbia

Saskatchewan

Nova Scotia

Northern Territories

The gradual increase of temperature in the Arctic Circle will eventually lead to consequences on the human health, security and economy.

True

False

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