Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ellesmere Island:
1.It contains Cape Columbia, which is the most northerly point of land in Canada.
2.The Arctic Cordillera mountain system covers much of the island, making it the most mountainous island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
3.It is separated from northwestern Greenland by the Robeson Channel and Kennedy Channel.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one statement

[B] Only two statements

[C] All three statements

[D] None of the above

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanations:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Cape Columbia is indeed located on Ellesmere Island and serves as the most northerly point of land in Canada.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Arctic Cordillera mountain system spans a vast portion of the island, making it the most rugged and mountainous island within the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The island’s eastern shores are separated from northwestern Greenland by a series of narrow marine passages, specifically Smith Sound, the Kennedy Channel, and the Robeson Channel.
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