Sea Kayaking

History

200

The Arctic people used this vessel for hunting, fishing and transportation. A)The Sea Kayak B) Polar Bears C) Jet Packs D) The Canoe

A) The Sea Kayak

300

The first Sea Kayaks were made from ____ and _____? A) Metal and carbon fiber B) Whale bones and ice C) Wood and Animal hide D) Paper and Popsicle sticks

C) Wood and Animal skins

400

The Sea Kayak has a history dating back how many years? A)1 B)20 C)700 D)4000

D) 4000

500

There are approximately _______ companies related to sea kayaking in B.C? A)37 B)350 C)200 D)100000

B) 350!!

Market

200

How many Canadians travel with the intention of sea kayaking? A) 150000 sea kayaking tourists B) 150 sea kayaking tourists C)15 sea kayaking tourists D) 5 sea kayaking tourists

A) 150000 sea kayaking tourists

300

What is the change in international arrivals to BC since 2001? A) increase of 50% B) Decrease of 50% C) A decrease of one third D) None

C) A decrease of one third

400

What is a primary demographic taking part in sea kayaking? A) Paddling baby boomers B) Babies C) Adventure guide students D) The Coast Guard

A) Paddling baby boomers

500

Which variables can increase costs and fees? A) The price of fuel B) How much food you eat C)Lodging and Logistics D) The amount of pictures you take

C) Lodging and Logistics

Issues and Trends

200

How much higher are sea levels predicted to rise in the 21st Century? A) 1 Foot B) 2 Feet C) 11 Feet D) Sea levels won’t rise at all

B) 2 Feet ; According to the IPCC, sea levels are projected to rise up to 23 inches by 2099. This number doesn’t factor in glacial melt though, due to lack of reliable data.

300

The proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would transport how much oil through BC to the Pacific coast? A) 1500 barrels a day B) 1 million barrels a day C) 285,000 barrels a day D) 525,000 barrels a day

Answer: 525,000 barrels a day. The project actually consists of two pipelines. One transporting crude oil from Alberta to Kitimat, BC, and the other transporting natural gas in the opposite direction

400

How many protected bodies of water are there in Canada? A) 2.5 million B)17,000 C) 1738 D) 162

Answer: 162. Including 3 oceans, 97 lakes, and 62 rivers. Amendments in 2012 to the Navigable Waters Act cut the number of protected bodies of water from 2.5 million to 162

500

True or false: Traffic on the ocean poses a real danger to sea kayakers?

True. From Commercial fishing vessels to large tankers and cruse ships.

Operations

200

True or False? Guiding Certifications are only required with in national parks?

True.

300

What is the highest level of certification that one can achieve for sea kayak guiding? A) Level 4 B) Level 100 C) level 3 D) Full Mountain guide

C) Level 3

400

What does a level 1 certification allow a guide to do? A) Guide on the open ocean B) Take groups on over night trips C) Guide on sheltered waters only for day trips D) Swim with polar bears

C) Guide on sheltered waters only for day trips

500

Name the 6 provinces in Canada that offer sea kayaking to tourists.

B.C, ON, N.B, NS, NL, P.E.I.