Yukon River Regime

Question 1

Where does the Yukon River flow through?

Answer 1

Alaska and Canada

Question 2

What is the source of the Yukon River?

Answer 2

The Llewellyn Glacier at the southern end of Atlin Lake in British Columbia

Question 3

What are the temperature extremes experienced along the Yukon River?

Answer 3

Summer: Temperatures reach 30°C

Winter: Temperatures drop to -50°C

Question 4

What proportion of freshwater inputs to the Arctic Ocean does the Yukon River account for?

Answer 4

8%

Question 5

How many rainy days occur annually in the Yukon River basin?

Answer 5

64 rainy days

Question 6

How many rainy days occur annually in the Yukon River basin?

Answer 6

30,000 people

Question 7

What is a significant economic activity associated with the Yukon River?

Answer 7

Salmon fishing

Question 8

What is the typical flow speed of the Yukon River?

Answer 8

5-8 miles per hour

Question 9

What types of rocks are found in the Yukon River basin?

Answer 9

Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and volcanic rocks

Question 10

Describe the soil in the Yukon River basin and its capability to support vegetation.

Answer 10

Soil: Rich and capable of supporting lots of vegetation

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