Congaree National Park - Test
  • 1. Which of these is NOT an activity offered at Congaree National Park?
A) Mountain biking
B) Canoeing
C) Hiking
D) Bird watching
  • 2. What type of climate does Congaree National Park have according to the Köppen classification system?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Humid subtropical
C) Mediterranean
D) Desert
  • 3. Which trail in Congaree National Park is 11.1 miles long?
A) Weston Lake Loop Trail
B) King Snake Trail
C) Bluff Trail
D) Oakridge Trail
  • 4. What feature does the Boardwalk Loop protect in Congaree National Park?
A) Park visitors from insects
B) Delicate fungi and plant life at ground level
C) Bird nests from disturbance
D) Wildlife from predators
  • 5. What is the length of the marked canoe trail on Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park?
A) 15 miles
B) 10 miles
C) 20 miles
D) 25 miles
  • 6. Which tree species does Congaree boast as the tallest and largest alive today?
A) Cypress trees
B) Loblolly pines
C) Redwoods
D) Maple trees
  • 7. What is located north of Congaree National Park?
A) Southern Bluffs
B) Congaree River
C) Fall Line and Piedmont
D) The Augusta Fault and the Terrace Complex
  • 8. What is the primary composition of flood deposits in Congaree National Park?
A) Lava and ash
B) Ice and snow
C) Rock and gravel
D) Sand, silt, and clay
  • 9. What type of camping is available at Congaree National Park?
A) Luxury RV camping
B) Primitive and backcountry camping
C) Cabin camping
D) Tent-only camping
  • 10. What type of geological feature has the river's meander produced in Congaree National Park?
A) Glacial valleys
B) Volcanic craters
C) Canyons
D) Oxbow lakes
  • 11. What is the name of the visitor center in Congaree National Park?
A) Harry Hampton Visitor Center
B) Congaree Welcome Center
C) Riverfront Visitor Center
D) Swamp Exploration Center
  • 12. What is the title of the documentary produced by SCETV about Congaree National Park?
A) Congaree Chronicles
B) The Heart of Congaree
C) Roots in the River: The Story of Congaree National Park
D) Swamp Secrets
  • 13. Which trail is 4.6 miles long in Congaree National Park?
A) King Snake Trail
B) Oakridge Trail
C) Bluff Trail
D) Weston Lake Loop Trail
  • 14. What is the height of the tallest loblolly pine in Congaree National Park?
A) 150 ft
B) 180 ft
C) 200 ft
D) 169 ft
  • 15. Which trail offers a 7.5-mile hike in Congaree National Park?
A) Oakridge Trail
B) Weston Lake Loop Trail
C) King Snake Trail
D) Bluff Trail
  • 16. What type of geological feature is the Southern Bluffs relative to Congaree National Park?
A) East of the park and forming
B) North of the park and stable
C) West of the park and rising
D) South of the park and eroding since the Late Pleistocene
  • 17. What is a unique natural phenomenon visitors can observe in Congaree National Park during summer evenings?
A) Firefly displays
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Meteor showers
D) Northern Lights
  • 18. Which of these is a designation of Congaree National Park?
A) International Peace Park
B) World Heritage Site
C) National Historic Landmark
D) UNESCO biosphere reserve
  • 19. How many acres does Congaree National Park cover?
A) 41.7 sq mi
B) 18,000 acres
C) 26,692.6 acres
D) 60.7 km2
  • 20. What type of forest does Congaree National Park preserve?
A) Deciduous forest
B) Old growth bottomland hardwood forest
C) Cypress swamp
D) Pine forest
  • 21. How many acres are designated as a wilderness area in the park?
A) 15,000 acres
B) 41.7 sq mi
C) 60.7 km2
D) 26,692.6 acres
  • 22. In what year did Congaree National Park receive its official designation?
A) 2003
B) 1988
C) 1969
D) 1976
  • 23. Which organization was formed in 1961 to advocate for the preservation of Congaree?
A) Beidler Forest Preservation Association
B) Sierra Club
C) Santee River Cypress Logging Company
D) Congaree Swamp National Preserve Association
  • 24. What year did the Santee River Cypress Logging Company begin operations in what is now Congaree National Park?
A) 1975
B) 1898
C) 1914
D) 1969
  • 25. When was Congaree Swamp National Monument officially established?
A) 1988
B) October 18, 1976
C) 1963
D) 2003
  • 26. How many acres did the expansion plan introduced by Hollings and Thurmond in 1988 propose for the monument?
A) 15,000 acres
B) 41.7 sq mi
C) 26,692.6 acres
D) 22,200 acres
  • 27. In 2018, how many visitors did Congaree National Park receive?
A) 200,000 visitors
B) 50,000 visitors
C) 100,000 visitors
D) 145,929 visitors
  • 28. Which organization joined forces with the Congaree Swamp National Preserve Association in 1972?
A) Sierra Club
B) Cedar Creek Hunt Club
C) Beidler Forest Preservation Association
D) Santee River Cypress Logging Company
  • 29. What ecoregion does Congaree National Park preserve a part of?
A) Great Plains grasslands
B) Southeastern deciduous forests
C) Pacific Northwest forests
D) Middle Atlantic coastal forests
  • 30. Which large animal is NOT mentioned as possibly seen in Congaree National Park?
A) White-tailed deer
B) Grizzly bears
C) Bobcats
D) Feral pigs
  • 31. What type of fish is NOT mentioned as being found in Congaree National Park?
A) Bowfin
B) Channel Catfish
C) Alligator gar
D) Salmon
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