- 1. Which waterfall is the most famous in the Columbia River Gorge?
A) Multnomah Falls
B) Niagara Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Yosemite Falls
- 2. Which national scenic area encompasses much of the Columbia River Gorge?
A) Great Smoky Mountains National Park
B) Zion National Park
C) Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
D) Yosemite National Park
- 3. What significant event in ecology affects the Columbia River Gorge's environment?
A) Flooding
B) Wildfires
C) Earthquakes
D) Tsunamis
- 4. What year was the Columbia River Gorge designated as a national scenic area?
A) 2000
B) 1986
C) 1990
D) 1972
- 5. What type of climate does the Columbia River Gorge generally have?
A) Mediterranean
B) Polar
C) Tropical
D) Continental
- 6. Which indigenous people have historically inhabited the Columbia River Gorge?
A) The Wasco
B) The Iroquois
C) The Cherokee
D) The Sioux
- 7. What fruit is widely grown in the Columbia River Gorge area?
A) Bananas
B) Grapes
C) Oranges
D) Apples
- 8. Which major geological event shaped the Columbia River Gorge?
A) Meteor Impacts
B) Volcanic Eruptions
C) Glacial Floods
D) Tectonic Shifts
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