Trump and greenland
Why does Trump want to buy Greenland?
Trump says the U.S. must control Greenland to stop Russia and China from gaining power in the Arctic.
What color are many baby seals?
White
Why does Canada produce oil?
To make money and create jobs.
What country is Greenland part of?
The Kingdom of Denmark
a big and white animal what is a carnovore
a polar bear
What did Donald Trump say he wanted the United States to do with Greenland?
Acquire/buy Greenland.
What is one main reason seals are hunted commercially?
Their fur and meat
Which Canadian province is especially famous for its oil sands?
Alberta
What is the capital of Greenland?
Nuuk
this animal has 2 horns and live in the ocean
In which year did Trump first publicly propose buying Greenland?
2019
During which season does the Canadian seal hunt mainly take place?
Spring
Why do oil companies want to extract oil from Alberta’s oil sands?
Because they contain huge amounts of oil.
When did Greenland get self-government?
2009
this is the ocean that sorrounds the north pole
the arctic ocean
Why is Greenland strategically important to the United States?
Its location in the Arctic is important for military defense and missile early-warning systems.
What type of environment is important for seals in Canada?
Arctic and icy waters
What is one problem with getting oil from oil sands?
It can hurt the environment.
What is the name of Greenland’s parliament?
Inatsisartut.
a beatyful light that happends mostly at night
the northern lights
What U.S. military base is located in northern Greenland and is important for missile warning and Arctic defense?
Pituffik Space Base
Which Canadian province is famous for its traditional seal hunt?
Newfoundland and Labrador
What makes Canada’s oil sands difficult and expensive to extract compared with conventional oil?
The oil is mixed with thick sand, so it requires more energy and special methods to extract it.
Which three parts make up the Kingdom of Denmark?
Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
what is the indegineus people of greenland called
the inuits