Lake Clark National Park and Preserve - Quiz
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
  • 1. What are the four main physiographic regions of Lake Clark National Park?
A) Granite plutons, sedimentary rock areas, volcanic regions, and glacial valleys.
B) The upthrust granite Chigmit Mountains, two stratovolcanoes (Redoubt and Iliamna), glaciers that have carved U-shaped valleys, and coastal areas with sedimentary rocks.
C) The Chigmit Mountains, Redoubt Volcano, Iliamna Lake, and coastal plains.
D) Four mountain ranges: the Alaska Range, Aleutian Range, Redoubt Mountain, and Iliamna Mountain.
  • 2. What is the height of Mount Redoubt?
A) 9,500 feet (2,896 m).
B) 12,000 feet (3,658 m).
C) 8,000 feet (2,438 m).
D) 10,197 feet (3,108 m).
  • 3. Which glacier originates from Redoubt Volcano?
A) Chigmit Glacier.
B) Drift Glacier.
C) Iliamna Glacier.
D) Twin Lakes Glacier.
  • 4. What significant event occurred in December 1989 related to Redoubt Volcano?
A) The volcano erupted with lava flows that reached the Drift River Terminal Facility.
B) A large pyroclastic flow destroyed nearby villages.
C) An earthquake triggered a massive landslide near the summit.
D) Ash eruptions began, affecting air traffic and causing engine failure on KLM Flight 867.
  • 5. What is the climate classification of Lake Clark National Park according to the Köppen system?
A) Marine West Coast (Cfb).
B) Tundra (ET).
C) Subarctic (Dfc).
D) Continental (Dfb).
  • 6. What is the average annual extreme minimum temperature at Dick Proenneke's Cabin?
A) -30.0 °F (-34.4 °C).
B) -50.0 °F (-45.6 °C).
C) -40.0 °F (-40.0 °C).
D) -43.0 °F (-41.7 °C).
  • 7. What type of climate does Lake Clark National Park have?
A) Hot, dry summers and mild winters.
B) Humid summers and cold, wet winters.
C) Mild temperatures with heavy snowfall in winter.
D) Cool summers and year-round precipitation.
  • 8. What is the depth of Lake Clark?
A) 500 feet (152 m).
B) 1000 feet (305 m).
C) 860 feet (260 m).
D) 750 feet (229 m).
  • 9. Which of the following is not an activity available in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Kayaking.
B) Bird-watching.
C) Snowboarding.
D) Fishing.
  • 10. What type of rock forms the core of the Chigmit Mountains?
A) Basalt.
B) Granite pluton.
C) Limestone.
D) Sedimentary rocks.
  • 11. Which volcano has not been recently active in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Chigmit.
B) Redoubt.
C) Iliamna.
D) Aleutian.
  • 12. What is the volume of Redoubt Volcano?
A) About 30 to 35 cubic kilometers.
B) 40 to 45 cubic kilometers.
C) 20 to 25 cubic kilometers.
D) 50 to 55 cubic kilometers.
  • 13. What is the length of Lake Clark?
A) 42 miles (68 km).
B) 60 miles (97 km).
C) 50 miles (80 km).
D) 30 miles (48 km).
  • 14. What natural feature ends abruptly on the east side of the Chigmit Mountains?
A) Steep coast in deep bays or outwash flats.
B) Sandy beaches and dunes.
C) Dense forests and wetlands.
D) Flat plains and rolling hills.
  • 15. What is the Plant Hardiness zone at Dick Proenneke's Cabin?
A) Zone 3a.
B) Zone 5c.
C) Zone 4b.
D) Zone 2b.
  • 16. What type of animals are viewable in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Most large Alaskan animals, including brown bears.
B) Exclusively marine life.
C) Only small mammals and birds.
D) Predominantly reptiles and amphibians.
  • 17. What is the diameter of Redoubt Volcano?
A) About 10 kilometers (6.2 mi).
B) 5 kilometers (3.1 mi).
C) 15 kilometers (9.3 mi).
D) 20 kilometers (12.4 mi).
  • 18. What type of rocks are found in the coastal areas of Lake Clark National Park?
A) Volcanic rocks with no fossils.
B) Igneous rocks without fossils.
C) Sedimentary rocks with abundant fossils.
D) Metamorphic rocks with rare minerals.
  • 19. What is the significance of the Drift Glacier in relation to Redoubt Volcano?
A) It originates from the summit crater and flows through a gap in the rim.
B) It forms the largest lake in Alaska.
C) It is the only glacier in the park.
D) It ends at the base of Iliamna Mountain.
  • 20. What happened to KLM Flight 867 during Redoubt's ash eruptions?
A) The plane crashed into the mountain.
B) The flight continued without any issues.
C) It was diverted to a nearby island.
D) All four engines failed due to volcanic ash, but it safely returned to Anchorage.
  • 21. What is the length of Redoubt's summit crater?
A) 1.8 kilometers (1.1 mi) wide.
B) 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) wide.
C) 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) wide.
D) 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) wide.
  • 22. What is the significance of seismic activity at Iliamna?
A) It leads to massive landslides.
B) It results in the formation of new lakes.
C) It causes frequent volcanic eruptions.
D) It raises alert levels while earthquake flurries persist.
  • 23. Which mountain range does the park extend into on its northern end?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Cascade Range
C) Aleutian Range
D) Sierra Nevada
  • 24. What is the largest lake in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve?
A) Summit Lake
B) Kvichak River
C) Newhalen River
D) Lake Clark
  • 25. What is the main river in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Tlikakila River
B) Kvichak River
C) Yukon River
D) Newhalen River
  • 26. What is the name of the pass that provides a way through the mountains at low elevation?
A) Alaska Range Pass
B) Lake Clark Pass
C) Aleutian Pass
D) Cook Inlet Pass
  • 27. What is the main inhabited place in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve?
A) Port Alsworth
B) Juneau
C) Anchorage
D) Fairbanks
  • 28. Which river runs across the park from its source at Summit Lake to Lake Clark?
A) Tlikakila River
B) Newhalen River
C) Kvichak River
D) Yukon River
  • 29. In which year was Lake Clark first proclaimed a national monument?
A) 1978
B) 1980
C) 1965
D) 1990
  • 30. What type of ecosystem is NOT protected within Lake Clark National Park?
A) Glaciers
B) Deserts
C) Rainforests
D) Alpine tundra
  • 31. Who was known for living a solitary life at Twin Lakes, documented in 'Alone in the Wilderness'?
A) Edward Abbey
B) Henry Thoreau
C) John Muir
D) Richard Proenneke
  • 32. What act was used to proclaim Lake Clark a national monument in 1978?
A) The Antiquities Act
B) The Endangered Species Act
C) The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
D) The Wilderness Act
  • 33. What has caused the surface of Lake Clark to be colored orange?
A) Oil spills
B) Pollution from nearby factories
C) Spruce needle rust outbreaks
D) Algae blooms
  • 34. Which bay is considered one of the top bear viewing destinations in Alaska?
A) Crescent Lake
B) Silver Salmon Creek
C) Tuxedni Bay
D) Chinitna Bay
  • 35. What major bird of prey is found in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Bald eagle
C) Osprey
D) Golden eagle
  • 36. Which terrestrial mammal is not mentioned as being in the park?
A) Moose
B) Caribou
C) Dall's sheep
D) Wolves
  • 37. What type of whale can be found in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Orca
B) Blue whale
C) Humpback whale
D) Beluga whale
  • 38. Which tradition followed the Arctic small tool tradition around 5,000 BP to 3,000 BP?
A) Norton tradition
B) Paleo-Arctic tradition
C) Thule tradition
D) Northern Archaic tradition
  • 39. What was the primary archaeological site in Lake Clark National Park?
A) Port Alsworth
B) Kijik village
C) Lime Village
D) Nondalton
  • 40. What was the Jay S. Hammond Wilderness renamed after in 2018?
A) Richard Proenneke
B) President Jimmy Carter
C) Leon "Babe" Alsworth Sr.
D) Former Alaska governor Jay S. Hammond
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