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