Geography class: Canada races to secure its Arctic frontier
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IB DP: Extreme environments
Click to read the article below and then answer the questions:
Canada races to secure its Arctic frontier
State the proportion of Canada’s landmass that the Arctic makes up
Describe one way in which climate change is impacting weather conditions in the Canadian Arctic
Outline one reason why indigenous knowledge is crucial for Canada’s Arctic defence strategy
Explain how climate change is increasing geopolitical interest in the Arctic
Suggest one reason why Canada might be willing to explore critical minerals but has placed a moratorium on offshore oil and gas
Explain the role of indigenous communities in maintaining Canada’s Arctic sovereignty
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com
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