- 1. Which Native American tribe historically inhabited the Lake Tahoe area?
A) Apache
B) Washoe
C) Cherokee
D) Sioux
- 2. What year did the first Euro-American to see Lake Tahoe arrive?
A) 1844
B) 1899
C) 1750
D) 1925
- 3. What type of fish are commonly found in Lake Tahoe?
A) Catfish
B) Trout
C) Bass
D) Salmon
- 4. Which season is considered the best time to visit Lake Tahoe for outdoor activities?
A) Winter
B) Fall
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 5. The east shore of Lake Tahoe is known for its ________ beaches?
A) Sandy
B) Grassy
C) Pebble
D) Rocky
- 6. What is the name of the famous ski resort located near Lake Tahoe?
A) Squaw Valley
B) Heavenly
C) Homewood
D) Northstar
- 7. Which famous event takes place at Lake Tahoe attracting celebrities and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry?
A) Lake Tahoe Music Festival
B) Tahoe Film Festival
C) American Century Championship
D) Tahoe Food and Wine Festival
- 8. How many ski resorts are located around Lake Tahoe?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 7
D) 10
- 9. What is the maximum depth of Lake Tahoe?
A) 1,645 feet
B) 1,000 feet
C) 1,500 feet
D) 2,000 feet
- 10. Which of the following activities is popular around Lake Tahoe?
A) Skiing
B) Rock Climbing
C) Surfing
D) Skydiving
- 11. What mountain range surrounds Lake Tahoe?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Sierra Nevada
D) Cascade Range
- 12. What is the approximate surface area of Lake Tahoe?
A) 150 square miles
B) 100 square miles
C) 191 square miles
D) 250 square miles
- 13. How many streams flow into Lake Tahoe?
A) 80
B) 20
C) 63
D) 40
- 14. Which of the following is a popular summer activity at Lake Tahoe?
A) Boating
B) Sledding
C) Ice Skating
D) Snowboarding
- 15. What is the average depth of Lake Tahoe?
A) 700 feet
B) 800 feet
C) 1200 feet
D) 989 feet
- 16. Which ski resort is known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe?
A) Aspen
B) Whistler Blackcomb
C) Vail
D) Squaw Valley
- 17. What is the average volume of water in Lake Tahoe?
A) 10 trillion gallons
B) 20 trillion gallons
C) 39 trillion gallons
D) 50 trillion gallons
- 18. What is the main outlet for Lake Tahoe's water?
A) Columbia River
B) Mississippi River
C) Truckee River
D) Colorado River
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