Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve - Quiz
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
  • 1. According to the Köppen climate classification system, what type of climate does Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve have?
A) Desert Climate
B) Subarctic with Cool Summers and Year Around Rainfall Climate (Dfc)
C) Tropical Rainforest Climate
D) Mediterranean Climate
  • 2. What is the plant hardiness zone at Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station?
A) 2b
B) 3b
C) 5a
D) 4c
  • 3. What has been a direct consequence of the thawing permafrost in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Formation of new glaciers
B) Erosion and slope failures
C) Increased snowfall
D) Expansion of perennial snowfields
  • 4. From 1985 to 2017, how much did the area of perennial snowfields decrease in size?
A) 30 km2
B) 13 km2
C) 50 km2
D) 25 km2
  • 5. What geographical feature does Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve straddle, separating two major ocean drainages?
A) The International Date Line
B) The continental divide
C) The Prime Meridian
D) The Great Divide
  • 6. What is the most recent glaciation of the Brooks Range called?
A) Wisconsin glaciation
B) Illinoian glaciation
C) Itkillik glaciation
D) Würm glaciation
  • 7. What type of forest extends to about 68 degrees north latitude in the park?
A) Boreal forest
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Temperate deciduous forest
D) Savanna
  • 8. Which animal is not native to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Caribou
B) Lions
C) Moose
D) Brown bears
  • 9. What is a significant food source for native peoples in the park?
A) Kangaroos
B) Caribou
C) Elephants
D) Polar bears
  • 10. Which river runs parallel to both the Dalton Highway and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline?
A) Mississippi River
B) Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River
C) Colorado River
D) Yukon River
  • 11. What is the average annual extreme minimum temperature at Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station?
A) -50.0 °F (-45.5 °C)
B) -60.0 °F (-51.1 °C)
C) -42.6 °F (−41.4 °C)
D) -30.0 °F (-34.4 °C)
  • 12. What is the northernmost range limit for Dall sheep in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Alaska Range
B) Sierra Nevada
C) The park
D) Rocky Mountains
  • 13. Which type of ecosystem is characterized by mosses, lichens, and short shrubby willows?
A) Desert
B) Savanna
C) Rainforest
D) Tundra
  • 14. What are the two major ocean drainages separated by the continental divide in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Atlantic and Indian Oceans
B) Pacific and Arctic Oceans
C) Caspian Sea and Red Sea
D) Mediterranean and Black Seas
  • 15. What is the density of brown bears in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) About one bear per 100 square miles (260 km2)
B) Five bears per 200 square miles
C) One bear per 10 square miles
D) Two bears per 50 square miles
  • 16. Which of the following fish species is not found in the rivers of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Grayling
B) Chum salmon
C) Arctic char
D) Trout
  • 17. What type of valleys are found between the mountains in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Desert valleys
B) Volcanic valleys
C) Glacier-carved valleys
D) River valleys
  • 18. What is a significant consequence of warming temperatures in the park?
A) Stabilization of permafrost
B) Expansion of tundra
C) Increasing size of glaciers
D) Decreasing size of perennial snowfields
  • 19. Which mountain range occupies the central section of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Brooks Range
B) Cascade Range
C) Sierra Nevada
D) Rocky Mountains
  • 20. What is the total area of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in acres?
A) 8,472,506 acres
B) 7,523,897 acres
C) 34,287 km2
D) 13,238 sq mi
  • 21. Which act led to the redesignation of Gates of the Arctic as a national park and preserve?
A) Endangered Species Act
B) National Park Service Organic Act
C) Wilderness Act
D) Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
  • 22. Which wilderness area adjoins Gates of the Arctic Wilderness?
A) Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness
B) Denali Wilderness
C) Katmai Wilderness
D) Noatak Wilderness
  • 23. What is the largest lake in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Lake Iliamna
B) Walker Lake
C) Tinayguk Lake
D) Kobuk Lake
  • 24. Which highway is located to the east of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Haul Road
B) Seward Highway
C) Alaska Highway
D) Dalton Highway
  • 25. What is the size of the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness area in acres?
A) 30,448.1 km2
B) 8,472,506 acres
C) 7,167,192 acres
D) 2,900,460 ha
  • 26. Which national preserve adjoins the western boundary of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Denali National Preserve
B) Katmai National Preserve
C) Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve
D) Noatak National Preserve
  • 27. Which settlement is located near Anaktuvuk Pass in the park?
A) A gold mining town
B) A logging camp
C) A military base
D) An Iñupiat settlement
  • 28. Which national wildlife refuge is near the southeast boundary of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
B) Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge
C) Denali National Wildlife Refuge
D) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
  • 29. What type of hunting is permitted in the national park portion of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Sport hunting
B) No hunting allowed
C) Commercial hunting
D) Subsistence hunting by local rural residents
  • 30. How many small communities are classified as 'resident zone communities' outside the park's boundaries?
A) Twelve
B) Fifteen
C) Five
D) Ten
  • 31. Name one of the resident zone communities that depend on park resources.
A) Alatna
B) Juneau
C) Fairbanks
D) Anchorage
  • 32. Are there established roads or trails in the Gates of the Arctic?
A) Only established roads but no trails
B) Only established trails but no roads
C) No, there are no established roads, trails, visitor facilities, or campgrounds
D) Yes, there are several established roads and trails
  • 33. What exists to and out of Anaktuvuk Pass?
A) Established hiking trails
B) Some informal ATV trails
C) A paved road
D) No access routes
  • 34. How long have nomadic peoples inhabited the Brooks Range?
A) As many as 12,500 years
B) Approximately 8,000 years
C) About 5,000 years
D) For around 10,000 years
  • 35. In what year did Bob Marshall encounter Frigid Crags and Boreal Mountain?
A) 1968
B) 1948
C) 1929
D) 1933
  • 36. What would the proposed Ambler Road provide access to?
A) Oil fields
B) Coal deposits
C) A copper mine
D) Gold mines
  • 37. Who is allowed to hunt within the park?
A) Nunamiut Corporation shareholders.
B) All visitors with a hunting license.
C) Anyone who registers in advance.
D) Only park rangers and their families.
  • 38. Where is the park headquarters located?
A) On Mount Igikpak.
B) In Fairbanks.
C) In Coldfoot.
D) Within the park in Anaktuvuk Pass.
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