Svalbard

Question 1

Where is Svalbard

Answer 1

Norwegian territory in the Arctic Ocean
Population of 2700 with people living mainly in Longyearbyen

Question 2

Mineral extraction in Svalbard

Answer 2

Over 300 employed mainly in coal mining which is in decline due to lower coal prices around the world so some jobs lost. Main economic activity

Question 3

Energy development

Answer 3

Longyearbyen power station supplies Svalbard needs
Most likely future source is geothermal energy and also use of carbon capture and storage

Question 4

Fishing

Answer 4

Barents Sea to the south is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world with over 150 species of fish. Controlled by Norway and Russia to ensure it is sustainable

Question 5

Tourism

Answer 5

In 2011 70,000 visited Longyearbyen
Harbour is enlarged to enable more cruise ships
Provide around 300 jobs for locals
Most tourism from Norway

Question 6

Challenges of extreme temperature

Answer 6

Temp fall below -30 in winters
Make it dangerous to work
Heavy clothing making work slow and difficult

Question 7

Challanges for construction

Answer 7

Working in limited light and extreme temps is demanding so most work in the brief summers
Permafrost provides solid base but needs to be protected from melting - otherwise collapse
Most roads above surface so easier to maintain

Question 8

Challenges of services

Answer 8

Water, electricity and sanitation
Provided to individual buildings and above ground to avoid melting permafrost