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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?

Why should you limit the number of fish you eat that were caught from lakes and rivers in the Athabasca River Basin?

What families of biting flies occur in the Athabasca River Basin?

What is the difference between a river basin and a watershed?

What hinders boats from travelling the Athabasca River between the town of Athabasca and the city of Fort McMurray?

What is the source of the Athabasca River?

The Athabasca River originates in the Columbia Ice Fields of the Rocky Mountains, near the town of Jasper.

What is the largest lake in Alberta?

What river enters the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray?

Science Outreach Athabasca - September 26, 2012