Svalbard, the 'fastest-warming' region on Earth, is increasingly affected by the extreme consequences of climate change. It is the Svalbard archipelago of Norway, located in the northernmost region of the Earth. Due to global warming, the water level of the Arctic is increasing rapidly due to which extreme seasonal activities are being seen here. Svalbard's current average annual temperature has increased by 4 degrees Celsius compared to 1970, while winter temperatures have risen 7 degrees above normal. Svalbard is an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. It is located between Norway and the North Pole, a few miles from the mainland of Europe. So play this quiz and increase your knowledge about archipelago (Svalbard).
1. Where were the Dutch and Danish prisoners sent as an option to punish in the eighteenth century?
A. Europe
B. Svalbard
C. Both of above
D. None of these
2. Svalbard is an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. It is about ________ miles from the mainland of Europe.
A. 440 miles away
B. 430 miles away
C. 400 miles away
D. 100 miles away
3. What is the name of the fastest heating city on earth?
A. Bangkok
B. Longyearbyen
C. South Africa
D. Singapore
4. Who was punished for driving large boats used for hunting whale fish?
A. Prisoner of Denmark
B. Danish prisoners
C. Dutch caddy
D. All the above
5. Where is a research institute on 'Global Seed Vault' and 'Global Warming' and 'Polar Technology' located?
A. France
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. Svalbard
6. What percentage of 'Svalbard' is covered by a glacier?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%
7. Presently _______ area of 'Svalbard' archipelago is being protected by dividing it into 7 national parks and 23 natural protected areas.
A. Two third
B. Two fourth
C. Two fifth
D. Two sixth
8. The main city of 'Svalbard' is 'Longyearbyen', which has a population of ________.
A. More than 4,000
B. More than 5,000
C. More than 6,000
D. More than 2,000
9. What is the northernmost city on earth?
A. Tokyo
B. Chile
C. Longyearbyen
D. All of them
10. Arctic sea ice levels have dropped by about how many percents per decade compared to 1979?
A. Declined by 12%
B. Declined by 22%
C. Declined by 02%
D. Declined by 72%
11. Svalbard's current average annual temperature has increased by 4 ° C compared to 1970. While the temperature of the winter season is how much higher than normal?
A. 3 degrees high
B. 5 degrees high
C. 7 degrees high
D. 9 degrees high
12. The Climate in Svalbard 2100 report also warns that the annual mean air temperature in Svalbard may rise from ______ to _____ degrees Celsius by the end of this century.
A. 5 to 10 degrees
B. 1 to 10 degrees
C. 9 to 10 degrees
D. 7 to 10 degrees
