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The Legend of Denali Mountain

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What was the temporary name given to Denali in 1896?

Mount Obama
Mount Dickey
Mount McKinley (correct)
Mount Everest

Who approved the restoration of Denali's original name in 2015?

William McKinley
Mount Everest
Barack Obama (correct)
William Dickey

What kind of animals might you encounter if you visited Denali?

Dolphins, whales, seals
Wolves, grizzly bears, rams, caribou, fox (correct)
Polar bears, penguins, kangaroos
Cheetahs, elephants, giraffes

Where is Denali located in comparison to Mount Everest?

In the Arctic near the North Pole (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason Denali is known as one of the coldest places on Earth?

The coldest temperature ever recorded was -75 degrees Fahrenheit (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can Denali be safely climbed each year?

April to June (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Denali' in the native Athabascan language?

The Mountain (D) Signup and view all the answers

How tall is Denali, the tallest mountain in North America?

20,310 feet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What caused the formation of Denali mountain nearly 56 million years ago?

Earthquake (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are crevasses as mentioned in the text?

Deep open cracks on glaciers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Great Gorge in Denali National Park?

Ruth Glacier (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are tectonic plates as described in the text?

Solid rock slabs covering Earth's surface (B) Signup and view all the answers