Where, When, How?
Where are the Innuitian Mountains Located?
It's located in the Arctic Islands throughout Southwest to Northeast Nunavut.
What sits on top of the Innuitian Mountains?
Ice & snow caps
What is the human population of the Innuitian Mountains?
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Approximate Exact: 27,274
What resources can be found in the Innuitian Mountains
Metallic Metals & Fossil Fuels (primarily coal)
What main/general tribe resides in the Innuitian Mountains?
The Inuit
How tall and long are the Innuitian Mountains?
- 6000 ft
- 1200 - 1300 kilometres
Why are there no trees in the Innuitian Mountains?
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Due to the extended amount of permafrost
What are the benefits of metallic mineral mining in Canada?
In 2022, mined minerals were worth $75,000,000,000 & the industry employed 420,000 Canadians
How many sub Inuit tribes live in Nunavut?
9
What epoch did the Alpine Glaciers cover Canada?
Pleistocene Epoch
TRUE OR FALSE: The Innuitian Mountains are composed of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock
TRUE
Even though they are primarily composed of sedimentary rock, they still contain igneous and metamorphic rock
Primarily, what 4 plants are native to the Innuitian Mountains?
Arctic willows, Lichens, Crowberry berries, Arctic moss
How many tourist visit the Innuitian Mountains each year? Why is it so little compared to other places?
Due to the harsh climate, only 2000-5000 tourists visit the Innuitian Mountains annually
Why is there not a total of 10 sub Inuit tribes that live in Nunavut?
Because unfortunately 1 tribe called the Sallirmiut (Sadlermiut) went extinct
What era and approximate sub era were the Innuitian Mountains created?
Mesozoic Era
Suspected Jurassic Era
What are the 3 reasons why certain animals can live and survive in the Arctic?
Large claws to traverse icy terrain, thick fur to maintain body heat, and white fur to camouflage from predators
Why is tourism to the Innuitian Mountains important?
Vital source of income for small struggling local communities & activism for cultural preservation
Primarily what 2 Indigenous treaties were made involving Inuit people in Nunavut?
Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (1993)
Inuvialuit Final Agreement (1984)
How were the Innuitian Mountains created?
North American plate converging with Eurasian plate
Alpine Glacier gave it its modern appearance
The Innuitian Mountains are composed of primarily what rock?
Sedimentary Rock
Primarily, what 8 animals live in the Innuitian Mountains?
What is the dark side of metallic mineral mining in Canada?
11% of labour force for Canadian metallic mineral mining is indigenous people. Mining purely for economic benefit doesn't support the culture of indigenous people, especially when referring to "giving back to the Earth" (form of cultural exploitation).
What treaty in Canada ensured preservation of the Inuvialuit culture?
The Inuvialuit Final Agreement (1984)