Alaska

Where is Alaska?

Alaska is a US state in the north-west of north America

What is the indigenous community in Alaska called?

Inuits.

What are the people who move to Alaska in the summer for work called?

Seasonal economic migrants

What month is the coldest and at what temperature?

January at -20c

What month is the warmest and at what temperature?

July at 17c

What are the 4 main opportunities?

Fishing, tourism, mineral extraction, energy

How much money does fishing make?

$6 billion

How many people does fishing employ?

60,000

How much does tourism make?

$5 billion

How many visitors does Alaska receive yearly?

2 million

Where is the famous area of gold mining?

Tincina gold belt

How much money does mineral extraction yearly?

$1 billion

Where is the famous area for oil in the north?

Prudhoe bay

What is the famous area for oil in the south?

Valdez

What is the famous Alaskan pipeline called?

Trans-Alaskan pipeline

What do the pipelines do to ensure the permafrost doesn’t melt?

Build the pipes on stilts

What animal migrates due to the pipeline?

Caribov (reindeer)

What fish are caught during fishing?

Pollock, salmon and crab

What do tourists go to do in Alaska?

Ski, dog sled, do festivals, sightsee, fish and hunt

What sort of power does Alaska have?

Geothermal energy from the pacific ring of fire.

How much is the gold mined out of Alaska estimated to be worth?

$12.5 billion

What are the 3 main challenges of living in Alaska?

Permafrost, inaccessibility and extreme temperatures

What is bad about extreme temperatures?

It slows peoples productivity an they can’t work all year round.

What percent of Alaska do people live in?

Less than 0.1%

What do remote communities lack access to?

Food, resources and healthcare.

What percentage of the land is permafrost?

25%

How many degrees has Alaska warmed by in the past decade?

2

What does permafrost destroy?

Roads, buildings and trees

What is released when permafrost melts?

Methane and carbon dioxide