Q1: What is the Frigid Zone's northern boundary in degrees?
Ans: 66.5° N
Q2: Which country is entirely within the Frigid Zone at the South Pole?
Ans: Antarctica
Q3: Name one other country whose northern parts are in the Frigid Zone.
Ans: Canada
Q4: What is the temperature range in Greenland during winters?
Ans: -23°C to -10°C
Q5: What is the thickness of some ice sheets in the northern part of Greenland?
Ans: 3 km
Q6: What is one of the world's fastest glaciers located in Greenland?
Ans: Jakobshavn Glacier
Q7: How do the days and nights in Greenland differ from those in many other places?
Ans: Very long days in summer and very long nights in winter.
Q8: What type of vegetation is found in Greenland?
Ans: Tundra, cotton-grass and lichen
Q9: Name a few animals found in Greenland.
Ans: Polar bears, musk-oxen, reindeer, Arctic foxes, snow hares and lemmings
Q10: What is the primary economic activity in Greenland?
Ans: Fishing for cod, prawns and other marine life
Q11: What are the primary ores mined in Greenland?
Ans: Zinc and lead
Q12: What type of clothing is commonly worn in Greenland due to the cold climate?
Ans: Clothing made from animal fur
Q13: What were traditional Inuit homes made of?
Ans: Tents made from reindeer hides and igloos made of ice blocks
Q14: What is the capital city of Greenland?
Ans: Nuuk (Godthåb)
Q15: What is the official language of the native Greenlanders?
Ans: Greenlandic (Kalaallisut)
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| 3. What are some of the key animals found in Greenland? | ![]() |
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| 5. What role does the Inuit culture play in Greenland's identity? | ![]() |