Water Quality
What does "turbidity" measure in water?
Water clarity or cloudiness caused by suspended particles.
What large white Arctic mammal is often seen along the coast near Milne Inlet?
The Polar Bear
What does LOTO stand for?
Lock-Out-Tag-Out
What gas do trees and plants absorb from the atmosphere?
Caron Dioxide(CO2)
What is the name of the permanently frozen ground found in the arctic
Permafrost
Name two common field parameters measured with a YSI
pH, conductivity, temp, dissolved oxygen
Which fish species is commonly monitored in northern lakes and streams as an indicator of aquatic health?
Artic Char
What is the first step before using any field equipment?
Perform a visual inspection and ensure you have proper training.
What is the only continent without reptiles and snakes
Antarctica
Why can metal tools stick to bare skin in the winter
Because moisture on skin freezes instantly to cold metal.
What is a field blank used for?
To check contamination during sampling and handling.
What small mammal, a key prey species for Arctic foxes and snowy owls, undergoes population cycles every few years?
The collared lemming
What is the purpose of a toolbox meeting before fieldwork?
To discuss hazards, safety plans, daily objectives
About what percent of Earth's water is fresh water
2.5% and most of that is frozen in glaciers.
Why can driving over tundra in summer cause lasting environmental damage.
The ground is soft and tire ruts can destroy vegetation and permafrost structure.
Why is temperature correction important in conductivity readings?
Because conductivity INCREASES with temperature.
What hardy flowering plant, known as Nunavut's territorial flower, grows close to the ground and can survive freezing temperatures?
The purple saxifrage
When is a JHA required onsite?
When the work is not routine and or certain hazards were identified an unable to mitigate risk factors without further attention.
What organism produces most of the worlds oxygen, more than all threes combined.
Phytoplankton
What is another term for 24 hours darkness
Polar Night
What is the main purpose of collecting duplicate samples?
To assess precision and consistency of sampling results.
Which Migratory seabird species nests in colonies on the cliffs around Baffin Island and is sensitive to marine changes?
The thick-billed murre
What are five of BIMS life saving rules (Topics)
Barricading
Working at Heights
Safety Devices & PPE
Confined Space
Fit for Work
Line of Fire
Traffic Rules
True or false: Trees can "talk" to each other by sending chemical signals through underground fungal networks.
TRUE! It's called wood wide web.