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?
What families of biting flies occur in the Athabasca River Basin?
Mosquitoes (Family Culicidae), black flies (Family Simulidae), horse and deer flies (Family Tabanidae), and no-see-ums (Family Ceratopogonidae) all live in the Athabasca River Basin. Mosquitoes are the most common problem for humans. Black flies can cause the death of cattle, especially newly born calves.
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
