1. Refer to the following map in the Atlas of Canada Web site at atlas.gc.ca Select Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » The Nunavut Mining Industry, 1999 » Mineral Exploration in Nunavut Map. Once the map is displayed, study it, then click on the Read more about this map link. On the new page that appears, go to the Read More About section at the bottom of the page and click The Nunavut Mining Industry, 1999 link. Finally on the next new page that appears click the Read more about The Nunavut Mining Industry, 1999 link below the first paragraph.

Name 6 base metals, 2 precious materials, 2 types of hydrocarbons, and 1 radioactive element that have been detected in Nunavut in recent years.

Base metals:

a. _________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________

d. _________________________________________________

e. _________________________________________________

f. __________________________________________________

Hydrocarbons:

a. _________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________

Radioactive element:

a. _________________________________________________

2. Refer to the Atlas of Canada map found at Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » Our Land »Terrestrial Ecozones (Nunavut) Map. Once the map is displayed, click on the Read more about this map link.

List the 4 terrestrial ecozones found within the borders of Nunavut.

a. _________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________

d. _________________________________________________

3. Refer to the Atlas of Canada map found at Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » Our Land » Permafrost, Glaciers and Sea Ice Map.

Describe the extent to which permafrost, glaciers and polar ice cover Nunavut. Describe the overall locations of each within the boundary of Nunavut.

Permafrost:

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Glaciers:

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Polar Ice:

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4. Refer to the Atlas of Canada map found at Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » Our People » Aboriginal Cultural Areas Map. Once the map is displayed, study it, then click on the Read more about this map link.

Where do we find Inuit within Canada, other than in Nunavut?

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5. Refer to the Atlas of Canada map found at Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » Special Places » National Parks in Nunavut Map. Once the map is displayed, study it, then click on the Read more about this map link.

Name and locate each of the 3 National Parks within Nunavut?

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6. Refer to the Atlas of Canada map found at Explore Our Maps » People & Society » Nunavut » Transportation Infrastructure » Air Routes to Nunavut Map. Once the map is displayed, study it, then click on the Read more about this map link.

Where are the 4 main departure airports for travel to and from Nunavut?

a. _________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________

d. _________________________________________________

7. Fill in the table below:

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