Why the other options are wrong:

• funding cuts to provincial parks.: The report discusses new funding for the park, not cuts to existing parks.
• changes to hunting regulations.: Hunting regulations are not mentioned in this report.
• a decline in west coast tourism.: The report is about supporting tourism through a new park, not a decline in tourism.

Correct Answer: around one hundred twenty square kilometres.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the park covers about 120 square kilometres of coastal barrens, forests, and wetlands. This is the size given in the report.

Why the other options are wrong:

• about sixty square kilometres.: Sixty square kilometres is half the actual size mentioned.
• nearly two hundred square kilometres.: Nearly two hundred is too large - the transcript says about 120.
• roughly twelve square kilometres.: Twelve square kilometres is far too small - the actual area is about 120.

Correct Answer: protect nature while supporting tourism.

Why this is correct: Environment Minister Paul Pike said the park will help protect natural landscapes while supporting local tourism. He sees both conservation and economic benefits.

Why the other options are wrong:

• focus mainly on winter recreation.: Winter recreation is not mentioned as a focus for this park.
• be delayed due to limited funding.: The province committed $6 million, so funding is not described as limited or causing delays.
• replace an existing national park.: This is a new provincial park, not a replacement for any existing national park.

Correct Answer: by August after inspections.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the park is expected to open once safety inspections are completed, which is expected by August. Until then, only guided visits are allowed.

Why the other options are wrong:

• immediately after the announcement.: The park is not opening immediately - guided visits only until inspections are done.
• by early spring.: Construction begins in early spring, but the full opening is expected by August.
• later this year with a plan.: The management plan comes later this year, but the park opening is tied to August inspections.

Correct Answer: supportive and hopeful about tourism.

Why this is correct: The transcript says local mayors welcomed the park because it would bring more visitors during summer. They are supportive and see it as a positive development for their communities.

Why the other options are wrong:

• concerned about land use limits.: Local mayors expressed welcome, not concern about land use limits.
• unaware of the decision.: The mayors were clearly aware and responded positively to the decision.
• worried about fewer summer visitors.: The mayors expect more visitors, not fewer, so they are not worried.