Greenland Exploration

What type of climate does Greenland have?

• Tropical climate

• Polar climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate climate

Which country colonized Greenland in the 18th century?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Finland

• Denmark

What is the capital city of Greenland?

• Oslo

• Nuuk

• Reykjavik

• Stockholm

What is the largest glacier in Greenland?

• 79 North Glacier

• Arctic Glacier

• Polar Ice Glacier

• Greenland Ice Sheet Glacier

Which explorer is credited with discovering Greenland?

• Christopher Columbus

• Erik the Red

• Leif Erikson

• Marco Polo

What is the traditional food of the Inuit people in Greenland?

• Baked bread

• Raw fish and meat

• Cooked vegetables

• Fried chicken

How did Greenland gain autonomy from Denmark?

• Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark through the Greenlandic Self-Government Act of 2009.

• Greenland declared independence from Denmark

• Greenland gained autonomy through a military coup

• Greenland was annexed by another country

What is the primary language spoken in Greenland?

• Icelandic

• Greenlandic

• Danish

• Swedish

What natural resources are found in Greenland?

• Minerals including zinc, lead, gold, iron ore, uranium, and rare earth elements

• Timber, fish, fresh water

• Diamonds, silver, copper

• Coal, natural gas, petroleum

What is the average temperature in Greenland during the summer?

• The average temperature in Greenland during the summer is above 50°C.

• The average temperature in Greenland during the summer is below freezing.

• The average temperature in Greenland during the summer is between 20°C to 30°C.

• The average temperature in Greenland during the summer is between 0°C to 10°C.