Science Trivia Questions 1-10
Difficult Questions
Where in the world is Athabasca?
How many river basins are in Alberta? Hint: 4, 7, 11, or more than 11?
Why is the town of Athabasca located where it is?
Before there were roads, rivers were the main transportation corridors. As the Athabasca River flowed north and eventually joined the Mackenzie River, it was a major route to northern Canada. At a bend of the river where it flowed closest to Edmonton, there was a flood plain which allowed easy boat access to the river. At that location a settlement called Athabasca Landing was established. The settlement became the Town of Athabasca.
What families of biting flies occur in the Athabasca River Basin?
What is the difference between a river basin and a watershed?
What is the source of the Athabasca River?
What is the largest lake in Alberta?
What river enters the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray?
Science Outreach Athabasca - September 26, 2012
