Nature and Wildlife
In which Canadian national park can you find the Athabasca Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in North America?
Answer: Jasper National Park
Who was the first European explorer to sail around the southern tip of Africa, thereby opening a sea route to Asia?
Answer: Bartolomeu Dias
What are three methods you can use to purify water in a survival situation, and why is it important to do so?
Answer: Boiling, chemical treatment (like iodine tablets), and using a water filter; it's crucial to kill or remove harmful pathogens and bacteria that can cause illness.
Who was the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer: Amelia Earhart
What is the name of the spacecraft that first landed humans on the moon?
Answer: Apollo 11
What is the name of the large inland body of water located in the Canadian Rockies known for its turquoise-colored waters?
Answer: Lake Louise
Which British naval officer led three expeditions to explore the Pacific Ocean and chart numerous islands, including New Zealand and Hawaii?
Answer: Captain James Cook
What is the name of the survival technique that involves creating a temporary shelter using natural materials like branches and leaves?
Answer: Shelter building or debris shelter
Who led the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest?
Answer: Sir Edmund Hillary (with Tenzing Norgay)
What term is used for the ancient method of navigation using the position of the stars?
Answer: Celestial navigation
Name one species of bear commonly found in Canada, known for its distinctive white fur and habitat in the Arctic region.
Answer: Polar bear
Which explorer discovered the sea route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through what is now known as the Strait of Magellan?
Answer: Ferdinand Magellan
What are some key considerations when choosing a campsite for wilderness camping to minimize environmental impact?
Answer: Distance from water sources, avoiding fragile vegetation, and choosing durable surfaces like gravel or sand
Which famous polar explorer led expeditions to both the Arctic and Antarctic regions?
Answer: Ernest Shackleton
Which spacecraft carried out the first flyby of Pluto in 2015?
Answer: New Horizons
What is the name of the largest island in Canada and the fifth-largest island in the world, located in the Arctic Archipelago?
Answer: Baffin Island
What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin sailed on during his famous voyage, and what was the primary purpose of his expedition?
Answer: HMS Beagle; to survey and map areas of the world, collecting specimens for scientific study
What is the proper procedure for using a compass and map to navigate in the wilderness, and why is it important to learn these skills before venturing into remote areas?
Answer: Orient the map to match the direction of travel indicated by the compass needle, and follow topographical features; these skills prevent getting lost and aid in safe navigation.
Who was the first European explorer to land on mainland North America?
Answer: Leif Erikson (although his exact landing site is debated)
What is the name of the space telescope launched in 1990 that has provided valuable images of deep space?
Answer: Hubble Space Telescope
Which Canadian province is home to the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the highest tidal range in the world?
Answer: New Brunswick
Who was the first person to reach the North Pole by air, achieving this feat in 1926?
Answer: Richard E. Byrd (although there is controversy over whether he actually reached the exact North Pole)
In a survival scenario, what are the essential items to include in a basic survival kit, and why are these items crucial for survival?
Answer: Items such as a knife, fire starter, emergency shelter, signaling device, and first aid kit; these items assist in obtaining food, water, and shelter, and signal for rescue if necessary.
Which astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
What is the name of the mission that sent the first humans to land on Mars in 2025?