Isle Royale National Park - Quiz
Isle Royale National Park
  • 1. What are the two developed areas in Isle Royale National Park?
A) Siskiwit Bay and Minong Trailhead
B) Rocky Harbour and Windigo Point
C) Ozaagaateng and Rock Harbor
D) Copper Harbor and Windigo Lake
  • 2. Which ferry docking site is located at the southwest end of Isle Royale?
A) Ozaagaateng (formerly Windigo)
B) Copper Harbor
C) Rock Harbor
D) Minong Campground
  • 3. What amenities are available at the campgrounds in Isle Royale National Park?
A) Hotels and restaurants
B) Swimming pools and playgrounds
C) Pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire-rings
D) Electric hookups and showers
  • 4. Which of the following is not permitted at most campgrounds in Isle Royale?
A) Picking berries
B) Campfires
C) Using gas or alcohol stoves
D) Fishing
  • 5. How many designated wilderness campgrounds are there in Isle Royale National Park?
A) 36
B) 48
C) 50
D) 24
  • 6. What should visitors do with drinking and cooking water at the park?
A) Use bottled water only
B) Filter, treat, or boil it
C) Drink directly from Lake Superior
D) Collect rainwater
  • 7. Which type of accommodation is available at Ozaagaateng?
A) Tent-only sites
B) Private villas
C) Luxury hotels
D) Rustic camper cabins
  • 8. Where are non-camping sleeping accommodations available in Isle Royale National Park?
A) The lodge at Rock Harbor and camper cabins at Ozaagaateng
B) Only at Siskiwit Bay
C) All campgrounds
D) At every ferry docking site
  • 9. Which activity is not allowed in Isle Royale National Park?
A) Camping
B) Fishing
C) Berry picking
D) Hunting
  • 10. What type of shelter is typically included at Isle Royale campgrounds?
A) Swimming pools
B) Three-sided wood shelters with floors and roofs
C) Tents provided by the park
D) Cabins with heating
  • 11. What is recommended for cooking at most Isle Royale campgrounds?
A) Electric grills
B) Open fires
C) Charcoal barbecues
D) Gas or alcohol stoves
  • 12. Which of the following is a ferry docking site for Michigan?
A) Minong Campground
B) Ozaagaateng
C) Copper Harbor
D) Rock Harbor
  • 13. What type of berries can be picked from the trails in Isle Royale National Park?
A) Blueberries and thimbleberries
B) Strawberries and raspberries
C) Gooseberries and currants
D) Blackberries and cranberries
  • 14. How can some interior campgrounds in Isle Royale be accessed?
A) By car
B) By trail or by canoe/kayak on the island lakes
C) By train
D) By helicopter
  • 15. What is the capacity of some tent sites at Isle Royale campgrounds?
A) Large groups of over 20
B) Single individuals only
C) Families with children only
D) Groups of up to 10
  • 16. Which water source must be used for drinking and cooking in Isle Royale?
A) Spring water from the mainland
B) Local water sources (Lake Superior and inland lakes)
C) Distilled water
D) Bottled water
  • 17. What is the primary method of transportation to Isle Royale National Park?
A) Bus
B) Airplane
C) Train
D) Ferries from Minnesota and Michigan
  • 18. In what year did Angelique Mott and her husband become stranded on Isle Royale?
A) March 1846
B) September 1847
C) June 1844
D) July 1845
  • 19. Who hired Angelique Mott and her husband to scout for copper on Isle Royale?
A) Ralph D. Williams
B) Peter White
C) Cyrus Mendenhall
D) Lake Superior Copper Company
  • 20. What type of vegetation is the primary habitat on Isle Royale?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Boreal forest
C) Desert
D) Grassland
  • 21. Which coniferous tree species can be found in Isle Royale National Park?
A) Coastal redwoods
B) Jack pines
C) Cedars of Lebanon
D) Douglas firs
  • 22. What is the primary reason for the cyclical relationship between wolves and moose on Isle Royale?
A) Climate change
B) Human intervention
C) Predator-prey dynamics
D) Competition for food
  • 23. What was the estimated wolf population on Isle Royale in 2016?
A) Two individuals
B) Thirty individuals
C) Forty-five individuals
D) Fifteen individuals
  • 24. How many wolves were relocated to Isle Royale from September 2018 to September 2019?
A) 10 wolves
B) 19 wolves
C) 30 wolves
D) 25 wolves
  • 25. Which of the following mammals is NOT commonly found on Isle Royale?
A) Red foxes
B) Moose
C) Beavers
D) Black bears
  • 26. What was the estimated moose population on Isle Royale in 2006-2007?
A) 650 moose
B) 1600 moose
C) 21 moose
D) 385 moose
  • 27. Which reptile species can be found on Isle Royale?
A) American alligator
B) Green sea turtle
C) Eastern garter snake
D) Komodo dragon
  • 28. Which organization proposed relocating wolves to Isle Royale in December 2016?
A) Lake Superior Copper Company
B) Washington Harbor Club
C) National Park Service
D) Ralph D. Williams
  • 29. What was the estimated number of wolves on Isle Royale as of April 14, 2020?
A) 5 wolves
B) 25 wolves
C) 30 wolves
D) 14 wolves
  • 30. What is the area of Isle Royale in square kilometers?
A) 894 km²
B) 206.73 km²
C) 540 km²
D) 535.4 km²
  • 31. When was Isle Royale National Park established?
A) July 4, 1876
B) January 1, 1900
C) June 15, 1935
D) April 3, 1940
  • 32. What designation did Isle Royale receive in 1980?
A) UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve
B) Protected Wilderness Area
C) National Historic Landmark
D) World Heritage Site
  • 33. How many square miles of land does Isle Royale National Park cover?
A) 685 sq mi
B) 206.73 sq mi
C) 209 sq mi
D) 535.4 sq mi
  • 34. What is the highest point on Isle Royale?
A) Mount Desor
B) Rock Harbor Peak
C) Siskiwit Summit
D) Feldtmann Hill
  • 35. According to the Köppen climate classification, what type of climate does Isle Royale have?
A) Tropical rainforest climate
B) Mild summer Humid continental climate (Dfb)
C) Subarctic climate
D) Desert climate
  • 36. What is the Plant Hardiness zone at 1178 ft elevation in Isle Royale?
A) 6b
B) 4b
C) 5c
D) 3a
  • 37. How many visits did Isle Royale National Park receive in 2021?
A) 100,000
B) 50,000
C) 25,894
D) 10,000
  • 38. Which county was Isle Royale once a part of before becoming its own separate county in 1875?
A) Cook County
B) Marquette County
C) Houghton County
D) Keweenaw County
  • 39. What is the length of Isle Royale in kilometers?
A) 72 km
B) 9 km
C) 45 km
D) 14 km
  • 40. In which year did the Ojibwas re-affirm their cession of Isle Royale to the U.S.?
A) 1873
B) 1812
C) 1844
D) 1783
  • 41. Who was Michigan's first state geologist whose report set off a copper boom?
A) Henry Schoolcraft
B) John Muir
C) Douglass Houghton
D) Lewis Cass
  • 42. What is the name of the lighthouse located on Menagerie Island in Isle Royale?
A) Isle Royale Lighthouse
B) Passage Island Lighthouse
C) Rock of Ages Lighthouse
D) Rock Harbor Lighthouse
  • 43. What is the name given to Isle Royale when added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019?
A) Minong Traditional Cultural Property
B) Isle Royale Heritage Site
C) Great Lakes Historical Landmark
D) Lake Superior Island Reserve
  • 44. What is the main geological feature running roughly southwest-to-northeast on Isle Royale?
A) Drumlins
B) Greenstone Ridge
C) Portage Lake Volcanics
D) Copper Harbor Conglomerate
  • 45. What is chlorastrolite commonly known as?
A) Basalt
B) Greenstone
C) Prehnite
D) Copper-mineralized rock
  • 46. Which state gem of Michigan is found on Isle Royale?
A) Chlorastrolite
B) Quartz
C) Agate
D) Carnelian
  • 47. What type of glacial feature is found west of Siskiwit Lake?
A) Glacial striations
B) Drumlins
C) Recessional moraines
D) Greenstone belts
  • 48. Which recreational activity on Isle Royale does not involve wheeled vehicles?
A) Hiking
B) Boating
C) Kayaking
D) Fishing
  • 49. What type of erosion accentuated the ridge and valley topography on Isle Royale?
A) Chemical weathering
B) Glacial erosion
C) River erosion
D) Wind erosion
  • 50. What is the approximate length of the Greenstone Ridge?
A) 64 km
B) 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
C) 425 ft (130 m)
D) Over 1,000 ft (300 m) in many places
  • 51. What type of glacial movement is indicated by the striations on Isle Royale?
A) Generally westward
B) Southward
C) Eastward
D) Northward
  • 52. Which ship is the largest piece of equipment in the National Park system?
A) Sea Hunter
B) Ranger III
C) Isle Royale Queen
D) Voyageur II
  • 53. What is the duration of the voyage from Houghton to Rock Harbor on the Ranger III?
A) Three hours
B) Four hours
C) Six hours
D) One hour
  • 54. Which ferry service is known for being the fastest, arriving in 1½ hours?
A) Voyageur II
B) Isle Royale Queen
C) Grand Portage ferries
D) Sea Hunter
  • 55. How many passengers can the Ranger III carry?
A) 125
B) 100
C) 200
D) 150
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