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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve - Quiz
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  • 1. According to the Köppen climate classification system, what type of climate does Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve have?
A) Desert Climate
B) Subarctic with Cool Summers and Year Around Rainfall Climate (Dfc)
C) Mediterranean Climate
D) Tropical Rainforest Climate
  • 2. What is the plant hardiness zone at Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station?
A) 3b
B) 4c
C) 2b
D) 5a
  • 3. What has been a direct consequence of the thawing permafrost in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Erosion and slope failures
B) Expansion of perennial snowfields
C) Increased snowfall
D) Formation of new glaciers
  • 4. From 1985 to 2017, how much did the area of perennial snowfields decrease in size?
A) 13 km2
B) 25 km2
C) 50 km2
D) 30 km2
  • 5. What geographical feature does Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve straddle, separating two major ocean drainages?
A) The International Date Line
B) The Great Divide
C) The continental divide
D) The Prime Meridian
  • 6. What is the most recent glaciation of the Brooks Range called?
A) Wisconsin glaciation
B) Illinoian glaciation
C) Würm glaciation
D) Itkillik glaciation
  • 7. What type of forest extends to about 68 degrees north latitude in the park?
A) Savanna
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Boreal forest
D) Temperate deciduous forest
  • 8. Which animal is not native to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Moose
B) Brown bears
C) Caribou
D) Lions
  • 9. What is a significant food source for native peoples in the park?
A) Polar bears
B) Elephants
C) Caribou
D) Kangaroos
  • 10. Which river runs parallel to both the Dalton Highway and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline?
A) Mississippi River
B) Yukon River
C) Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River
D) Colorado River
  • 11. What is the average annual extreme minimum temperature at Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station?
A) -30.0 °F (-34.4 °C)
B) -50.0 °F (-45.5 °C)
C) -42.6 °F (−41.4 °C)
D) -60.0 °F (-51.1 °C)
  • 12. What is the northernmost range limit for Dall sheep in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) The park
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Alaska Range
  • 13. Which type of ecosystem is characterized by mosses, lichens, and short shrubby willows?
A) Savanna
B) Desert
C) Rainforest
D) Tundra
  • 14. What are the two major ocean drainages separated by the continental divide in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Atlantic and Indian Oceans
B) Mediterranean and Black Seas
C) Pacific and Arctic Oceans
D) Caspian Sea and Red Sea
  • 15. What is the density of brown bears in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Two bears per 50 square miles
B) One bear per 10 square miles
C) About one bear per 100 square miles (260 km2)
D) Five bears per 200 square miles
  • 16. Which of the following fish species is not found in the rivers of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Arctic char
B) Grayling
C) Chum salmon
D) Trout
  • 17. What type of valleys are found between the mountains in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) River valleys
B) Glacier-carved valleys
C) Volcanic valleys
D) Desert valleys
  • 18. What is a significant consequence of warming temperatures in the park?
A) Increasing size of glaciers
B) Decreasing size of perennial snowfields
C) Stabilization of permafrost
D) Expansion of tundra
  • 19. Which mountain range occupies the central section of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) Brooks Range
C) Cascade Range
D) Rocky Mountains
  • 20. What is the total area of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in acres?
A) 8,472,506 acres
B) 13,238 sq mi
C) 34,287 km2
D) 7,523,897 acres
  • 21. Which act led to the redesignation of Gates of the Arctic as a national park and preserve?
A) Endangered Species Act
B) Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
C) Wilderness Act
D) National Park Service Organic Act
  • 22. Which wilderness area adjoins Gates of the Arctic Wilderness?
A) Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness
B) Noatak Wilderness
C) Katmai Wilderness
D) Denali Wilderness
  • 23. What is the largest lake in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Lake Iliamna
B) Kobuk Lake
C) Walker Lake
D) Tinayguk Lake
  • 24. Which highway is located to the east of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
A) Alaska Highway
B) Seward Highway
C) Haul Road
D) Dalton Highway
  • 25. What is the size of the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness area in acres?
A) 30,448.1 km2
B) 7,167,192 acres
C) 2,900,460 ha
D) 8,472,506 acres
  • 26. Which national preserve adjoins the western boundary of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Katmai National Preserve
B) Denali National Preserve
C) Noatak National Preserve
D) Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve
  • 27. Which settlement is located near Anaktuvuk Pass in the park?
A) An Iñupiat settlement
B) A gold mining town
C) A logging camp
D) A military base
  • 28. Which national wildlife refuge is near the southeast boundary of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge
B) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
C) Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
D) Denali National Wildlife Refuge
  • 29. What type of hunting is permitted in the national park portion of Gates of the Arctic?
A) Subsistence hunting by local rural residents
B) Commercial hunting
C) No hunting allowed
D) Sport hunting
  • 30. How many small communities are classified as 'resident zone communities' outside the park's boundaries?
A) Ten
B) Twelve
C) Fifteen
D) Five
  • 31. Name one of the resident zone communities that depend on park resources.
A) Juneau
B) Anchorage
C) Fairbanks
D) Alatna
  • 32. Are there established roads or trails in the Gates of the Arctic?
A) No, there are no established roads, trails, visitor facilities, or campgrounds
B) Only established roads but no trails
C) Only established trails but no roads
D) Yes, there are several established roads and trails
  • 33. What exists to and out of Anaktuvuk Pass?
A) No access routes
B) Some informal ATV trails
C) Established hiking trails
D) A paved road
  • 34. How long have nomadic peoples inhabited the Brooks Range?
A) For around 10,000 years
B) About 5,000 years
C) As many as 12,500 years
D) Approximately 8,000 years
  • 35. In what year did Bob Marshall encounter Frigid Crags and Boreal Mountain?
A) 1968
B) 1929
C) 1933
D) 1948
  • 36. What would the proposed Ambler Road provide access to?
A) Gold mines
B) A copper mine
C) Coal deposits
D) Oil fields
  • 37. Who is allowed to hunt within the park?
A) Only park rangers and their families.
B) Anyone who registers in advance.
C) All visitors with a hunting license.
D) Nunamiut Corporation shareholders.
  • 38. Where is the park headquarters located?
A) On Mount Igikpak.
B) In Fairbanks.
C) In Coldfoot.
D) Within the park in Anaktuvuk Pass.
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