National Parks Exploration

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What is the size relationship between Elias National Park and Gateway Arch?

  • Elias National Park is 68,000 times larger than Gateway Arch (correct)
  • Elias National Park is 6,800 times larger than Gateway Arch
  • Elias National Park is 68 acres larger than Gateway Arch
  • Elias National Park is 6,800 acres larger than Gateway Arch

Which national park received the highest number of visitors in 2021?

  • Valley
  • Great Smoky Mountains (correct)
  • Katmai
  • Denali

What event caused more than 10,000 acres of Acadia National Park to burn in 1947?

  • Natural disasters
  • Extreme weather events (correct)
  • Junior Ranger programs
  • Volunteer programs

What did the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard assist with in Acadia National Park in 1947?

<p>Forest fires (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which park stands out for its high visitor numbers due to its accessible location?

<p>Great Smoky Mountains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which park is mentioned as having 192 acres?

<p>Gateway Arch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of national preserves mentioned in the text?

<p>To allow local communities to continue hunting and fishing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which national park has the most natural arches in the world?

<p>Arches National Park (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How tall is the Star Dune in Great Sand Dunes National Park?

<p>741 ft (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which park boasts the tallest waterfall in North America?

<p>Yosemite National Park (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many national parks have a corresponding national preserve, according to the text?

<p>Eight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which national park has one of the biggest icefields in North America outside of the polar regions?

<p>Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are available at many national parks for students and teachers?

<p>Curriculum-based programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2009, what natural disasters hit the National Park of American Samoa?

<p>Earthquakes and a tsunami (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which national park offers seasonal programs including whitewater rafting at Grand Canyon?

<p>Rocky Mountain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant historical events took place at the Old Courthouse near Gateway Arch?

<p>Dred Scott and Harriet sued for freedom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which museum showcases some of the most important rock art in North America?

<p><strong>Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kinds of outdoor activities are covered in seasonal programs at national parks?

<p><strong>Cycling, whitewater rafting, snowshoe hiking, snowmobile riding</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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