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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Canada - Territories : Baffin Island

Introduction:
"This quiz tests players' knowledge of Baffin Island of Canada. Best of luck!"


1. In which Canadian territory is Baffin island located?
    Nunavut
    Northwest Territories
    Yukon
    Newfoundland and Labrador


2. Baffin Island is a very large island. Which of the following statements regarding Baffin Island is NOT true in regards to its size?
    It is the second largest island in the western hemisphere.
    It is the largest island in Canada.
    It is the largest island that contains land both above and below the Arctic Circle.
    It is the fifth largest island in the world.


3. What is the name of the British explorer for whom Baffin Island is named?
    William Baffin
    John Baffin
    Harold Baffin
    Henry Baffin


4. The Norse people likely began exploring the lands of Canada around 1000 CE when Leif Ericson discovered three lands on the North Atlantic coast. What Norse name was given to the island we know today as Baffin Island?
    Markland
    Ingstadland
    Vinland
    Helluland


5. What National Park of Canada is located on Baffin Island?
    Kouchibouguac National Park
    Sirmilik National Park
    Quttinirpaaq National Park
    Auyuittuq National Park


6. What is the name of the highest peak on Baffin Island?
    Mount Thor
    Mount Baldur
    Mount Loki
    Mount Odin


7. Of the following, which is NOT the name of a community located on Baffin Island?
    Pangnirtung
    Cape Dorset
    Arctic Bay
    Pond Inlet


8. What popular extreme sport that involves parachuting from a fixed object is commonly associated with Baffin Island?
    FAST Falling
    SPEED Rapelling
    BASE Jumping
    FREE Ripcording


9. What is the name of the large landmass located near the central part of Baffin Island that has been 'retreating' since the 1960s?
    Ross Ice Shelf
    Barnes Icecap
    Ayles Ice Shelf
    Ward Hunt Shelf


10. Every summer, what species of whale migrates to Foxe Basin, a bay on the eastern side of Baffin Island?
    Bowhead
    Sperm
    Blue
    Humpback


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