Mount Waddington is the highest peak in which mountain range in British Columbia?
a) Coast Mountains
b) Rocky Mountains
c) Selkirk Mountains
d) Purcell Mountains
Answer: a) Coast Mountains
What is the elevation of Mount Waddington?
a) 4,019 meters (13,186 feet)
b) 3,761 meters (12,339 feet)
c) 4,618 meters (15,151 feet)
d) 3,643 meters (11,952 feet)
Answer: a) 4,019 meters (13,186 feet)
Mount Waddington is located in which Canadian province?
a) British Columbia
b) Alberta
c) Yukon
d) Ontario
Answer: a) British Columbia
Which major river is located near Mount Waddington?
a) Fraser River
b) Columbia River
c) Yukon River
d) Athabasca River
Answer: a) Fraser River
What is Mount Waddington often referred to as due to its challenging climb and remote location?
a) The Great White Tower
b) The Crown Jewel
c) The Mighty Spire
d) The Lone Sentinel
Answer: a) The Great White Tower
Mount Waddington Provincial Park is known for its stunning wilderness and is a popular destination for which outdoor activity?
a) Mountaineering
b) Kayaking
c) Caving
d) Skiing
Answer: a) Mountaineering
In which year was Mount Waddington first climbed?
a) 1936
b) 1928
c) 1942
d) 1955
Answer: a) 1936
What is the closest major city to Mount Waddington?
a) Vancouver
b) Victoria
c) Calgary
d) Edmonton
Answer: a) Vancouver
Mount Waddington is often considered one of the most challenging climbs in North America. Which route is considered the most popular ascent?
a) Southwest Buttress
b) East Face
c) North Face
d) West Ridge
Answer: a) Southwest Buttress
What is the primary geological characteristic of Mount Waddington?
a) Granite
b) Limestone
c) Sandstone
d) Basalt
Answer: a) Granite
Mount Waddington is part of which larger mountain range?
a) Pacific Ranges
b) Selkirk Mountains
c) Purcell Mountains
d) Canadian Rockies
Answer: a) Pacific Ranges
What is the approximate distance of the popular climbing route on Mount Waddington?
a) Over 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)
b) Over 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)
c) Over 15 kilometers (9.3 miles)
d) Over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles)
Answer: a) Over 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)
Mount Waddington is named after which British naval officer and governor?
a) George Vancouver
b) James Cook
c) Alexander Mackenzie
d) Edward Waddington
Answer: d) Edward Waddington
Which indigenous peoples have historical and cultural connections to the area where Mount Waddington is located?
a) Nuxalk Nation
b) Haida Nation
c) Stó:lō Nation
d) Anishinaabe Nation
Answer: a) Nuxalk Nation
Mount Waddington is known for its extreme weather conditions. What season is considered the most suitable for climbing?
a) Summer (July to August)
b) Fall (September to October)
c) Spring (April to June)
d) Winter (December to February)
Answer: a) Summer (July to August)
Which of the following is a popular multi-day hiking trail near Mount Waddington?
a) West Coast Trail
b) The Great Divide Trail
c) Sunshine Coast Trail
d) Bruce Trail
Answer: c) Sunshine Coast Trail
What is the name of the glacial lake that lies near the base of Mount Waddington?
a) Waddington Lake
b) Cerulean Lake
c) Mystery Lake
d) Reflection Lake
Answer: a) Waddington Lake
Which of the following national parks is closest to Mount Waddington?
a) Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
b) Mount Revelstoke National Park
c) Kootenay National Park
d) Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Answer: b) Mount Revelstoke National Park
Mount Waddington is known for its stunning alpine scenery. What is a unique feature of the alpine environment around the mountain?
a) Alpine meadows
b) Ancient forests
c) Glacial caves
d) Limestone formations
Answer: a) Alpine meadows
Mount Waddington Provincial Park is part of a larger protected area. What is the name of this area?
a) Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
b) Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
c) Bowron Lake Provincial Park
d) Kootenay National Park
Answer: b) Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
Mount Waddington is a popular destination for backcountry skiing. What is a potential hazard associated with skiing in this area?
a) Avalanches
b) Flash floods
c) Rockslides
d) Forest fires
Answer: a) Avalanches
What is the approximate prominence of Mount Waddington?
a) 2,097 meters (6,880 feet)
b) 1,584 meters (5,197 feet)
c) 1,800 meters (5,906 feet)
d) 2,320 meters (7,611 feet)
Answer: b) 1,584 meters (5,197 feet)
What is the name of the indigenous peoples who have long inhabited the area where Mount Waddington is located?
a) Nuu-chah-nulth
b) Nlaka’pamux
c) Dakelh
d) Nuxalk
Answer: d) Nuxalk
Mount Waddington is a favorite destination for photographers. What natural feature is often captured in photographs from this location?
a) Northern Lights
b) Waterfalls
c) Glacial lakes
d) Ice caves
Answer: c) Glacial lakes
What is the best time of year for climbing Mount Waddington?
a) July to August
b) September to October
c) April to June
d) December to February
Answer: a) July to August
Mount Waddington is often associated with a group of nearby peaks. What is the name of this group of peaks?
a) Tiedemann Group
b) Franklin Group
c) Ha-Iltzuk Icefield
d) Knight Inlet
Answer: a) Tiedemann Group
Which of the following is a popular hiking trail that leads to a viewpoint of Mount Waddington?
a) Waddington Range Trail
b) Hunlen Falls Trail
c) West Coast Trail
d) Skyline Trail
Answer: b) Hunlen Falls Trail
Mount Waddington is considered a significant site for scientific research. What type of research is commonly conducted in the area?
a) Glaciology
b) Seismology
c) Meteorology
d) Marine biology
Answer: a) Glaciology
What is the traditional name of Mount Waddington in the indigenous language?
a) Xaa Tl’aa
b) Tl’aayaan
c) Xłatkilshin
d) Klazuka
Answer: b) Tl’aayaan
Mount Waddington is named in honor of a colonial governor of which colony?
a) British Columbia
b) Vancouver Island
c) Newfoundland and Labrador
d) Ontario
Answer: b) Vancouver Island
Mount Waddington is often used as a training ground for which outdoor activity?
a) Ice climbing
b) White-water rafting
c) Hang gliding
d) Orienteering
Answer: a) Ice climbing
Which indigenous cultural festival is held in the region near Mount Waddington?
a) Bella Coola Music Festival
b) Nuxalk Nation Potlatch
c) Stó:lō Nation Powwow
d) Haida Heritage Festival
Answer: a) Bella Coola Music Festival
Mount Waddington is known for its unique geological formations. What type of rock is predominant in the area?
a) Granite
b) Limestone
c) Sandstone
d) Shale
Answer: a) Granite
What is the name of the nearby river known for its abundant salmon population?
a) Bella Coola River
b) Dean River
c) Atnarko River
d) Fraser River
Answer: b) Dean River
What is the name of the nearby lake known for its stunning turquoise color and glacial origins?
a) Clearwater Lake
b) Knight Inlet
c) Hunlen Falls Lake
d) Cheakamus Lake
Answer: c) Hunlen Falls Lake
Mount Waddington is a favorite spot for adventurers. What is the main danger associated with climbing this peak?
a) Avalanches
b) Landslides
c) Rockfall
d) Glacial crevasses
Answer: d) Glacial crevasses
Mount Waddington is part of a region known for its rich marine life. What is a notable marine feature in the nearby coastal waters?
a) Kelp forests
b) Coral reefs
c) Whale sharks
d) Mangroves
Answer: a) Kelp forests
What is the approximate distance from the base camp to the summit of Mount Waddington?
a) 8 kilometers (5 miles)
b) 12 kilometers (7.5 miles)
c) 16 kilometers (10 miles)
d) 20 kilometers (12.4 miles)
Answer: c) 16 kilometers (10 miles)
Mount Waddington is often considered the most iconic peak in a particular mountain range. Which mountain range is it?
a) Pacific Ranges
b) Saint Elias Mountains
c) Cariboo Mountains
d) Ogilvie Mountains
Answer: a) Pacific Ranges
Mount Waddington is featured in many adventure documentaries. What is a common theme in these documentaries?
a) Summit attempts and triumphs
b) Wildlife conservation efforts
c) Historical accounts of explorers
d) Indigenous cultural practices
Answer: a) Summit attempts and triumphs
