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