Physical Characteristics
Where are the Innuitian Mountains located?
Nunavut, Canada
Why aren't there many buildings?
Permafrost is a poor building foundation
What minerals are available?
Gold, lead, zinc, copper, diamonds, coal, iron, uranium, and nickel
Are there edible leaves and grasses?
Yes
What was "Innuitian" derived from?
Inuit
What type of glacier created the Innuitian Mountains?
Alpine
What industries are available in the Innuitian Mountains?
Fishing, mining, fur trading, and tourism
How much of the oil and gas resources are found in this region?
1/4
What is a possible reason the food is different than ours?
Lack of American influence and more First Nations influence
What larger mountain range are the Innuitian Mountains part of?
The Arctic Cordillera
What are the mountains mostly made of?
Sedimentary rock
Why is the population below 1000?
Extreme weather and lack of resources
What wildlife lives here?
Caribou, whales, narwhal, seals, walrus, moose, muskoxen, and birds (during the summer)
What foods are in the region?
Whale, caribou, salmon, seal, clams, mussels, arctic hare, arctic char (a fish), musk ox, and ptarmigan (a bird)
How old are the mountains?
150-200 million years
What tectonic plates collided to form this mountain range?
North American and Antarctic
What are the major cities nearby?
Pond Inlet, Clyde River, and Broughton Island
Why is there a lack of vegetation?
Above the tree line, soil is permafrost, and the climate is too harsh
What was the name of the traditional knife used in food preparation?
Ulu
What is the classification of the mountains' age?
Mesozoic
In what direction do the mountains extend?
Southwest to Northeast
Why are the grocery store prices so high?
The stock needs to be shipped in from far away
Why is it more expensive to mine in these mountains?
The minerals are still underground/not recovered
What is caribou usually used for?
Stews and soups
What was the name of the highest peak and it's elevation?
Barbeau Peak at 2,616 meters