- 1. Where is Lake Winnipeg located?
A) Alberta, Canada
B) Saskatchewan, Canada
C) Minnesota, USA
D) Manitoba, Canada
- 2. What is the largest island on Lake Winnipeg?
A) Līga Island
B) Hecla Island
C) Netley Island
D) Black Island
- 3. Which of the following fish species is commonly found in Lake Winnipeg?
A) Trout
B) Catfish
C) Tilapia
D) Walleye
- 4. What is the primary cause of pollution in Lake Winnipeg?
A) Oil spills
B) Sewage discharge
C) Agricultural runoff
D) Industrial waste
- 5. Which indigenous group has a significant connection to the lands around Lake Winnipeg?
A) Anishinaabe
B) Cree
C) Inuit
D) Metis
- 6. How many major watersheds drain into Lake Winnipeg?
A) 10
B) 5
C) 7
D) 3
- 7. What is the main outlet of Lake Winnipeg?
A) Assiniboine River
B) Red River
C) Hayes River
D) Nelson River
- 8. Which of the following fish species is considered invasive in Lake Winnipeg?
A) Salmon
B) Perch
C) Common Carp
D) Bass
- 9. Which European explorer is believed to have been the first to reach Lake Winnipeg?
A) David Thompson
B) Alexander Mackenzie
C) Samuel de Champlain
D) Pierre La Vérendrye
- 10. What is the primary economic activity associated with Lake Winnipeg?
A) Commercial fishing
B) Agriculture
C) Mining
D) Tourism
- 11. What is the most common type of wetland found around Lake Winnipeg?
A) Fens
B) Bogs
C) Marshes
D) Swamps
- 12. When was the last major flood event reported in the Lake Winnipeg Basin?
A) 2011
B) 2005
C) 1999
D) 2015
- 13. The name 'Winnipeg' is derived from a native word meaning:
A) big fish
B) clear lake
C) muddy water
D) cool breeze
- 14. Approximately how many beaches are located along Lake Winnipeg's shores?
A) 200
B) 75
C) 50
D) 100
- 15. What is the surface area of Lake Winnipeg?
A) 29,753 km²
B) 18,290 km²
C) 36,102 km²
D) 24,514 km²
- 16. Which community on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg is known for its Icelandic heritage?
A) Winnipeg Beach
B) Gimli
C) Dunnottar
D) Matlock
- 17. Lake Winnipeg was once part of a large prehistoric lake known as:
A) Lake Agassiz
B) Lake Superior
C) Lake Ontario
D) Lake Michigan
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