Surfing in which part of the Arctic was described in the article Edge of the Wave?
Kamchatka
Chukotka
White Sea coast
Wrong! The longread was dedicated to the Pacific Ocean coast in Kamchatka. Visitors of this remote place can enjoy the view of volcanoes and surf even in winter
Right! The longread was dedicated to the Pacific Ocean coast in Kamchatka. Visitors of this remote place can enjoy the view of volcanoes and surf even in winter
The Arctic is often compared to which equally remote place?
Sahara Desert
Space
Antarctica
Wrong! «This place reeks of outer space. You are virtually separated from civilization, you are inside a cramped ship sailing toward the Top of the World»
Right! «This place reeks of outer space. You are virtually separated from civilization, you are inside a cramped ship sailing toward the Top of the World»
An expedition once found canned goods left in Taimyr in 1900. Some of the food was taken away, and some remained there. When will scientists return for the rest?
2020
2035
2050
Wrong! Since 1974, experts have been conducting a scientific experiment in Taimyr. The experiment on long-term food storage in permafrost will continue until 2050
Right! Since 1974, experts have been conducting a scientific experiment in Taimyr. The experiment on long-term food storage in permafrost will continue until 2050
Arctic.ru also creates unique interactive games. What can you prepare for a trip to the Arctic in one game?
Expedition
Bag
Polar explorer
Wrong! Let’s rummage through a polar explorer’s wardrobe to get him geared up for a frosty journey to fight the principal enemy in the Arctic — the bitter, piercing cold
Right! Let’s rummage through a polar explorer’s wardrobe to get him geared up for a frosty journey to fight the principal enemy in the Arctic — the bitter, piercing cold
One of our articles was dedicated to British sailors who discovered Novaya Zemlya by accident. Where were they sailing?
America
Australia
China
Wrong! On August 14, 1553, the captain wrote in the ship’s journal that land had been spotted. It seems like the sailor reached Novaya Zemlya but had to turn back due to difficult ice conditions
Right! On August 14, 1553, the captain wrote in the ship’s journal that land had been spotted. It seems like the sailor reached Novaya Zemlya but had to turn back due to difficult ice conditions