Great Basin National Park: Nevada’s Secret Wilderness
- 1. What is the highest peak in Great Basin National Park?
A) Mount Grant
B) Mount Rose
C) Lamoille Peak
D) Wheeler Peak
- 2. Which tree species is famous for its longevity in Great Basin National Park?
A) Sugar Pine
B) Redwood
C) Bristlecone Pine
D) Sequoia
- 3. What is the approximate size of Great Basin National Park?
A) 77,180 acres
B) 150,000 acres
C) 50,000 acres
D) 100,000 acres
- 4. What unique geological feature can be found in the park's caves?
A) Sandstone arches
B) Calcite formations
C) Salt formations
D) Basalt columns
- 5. When was Great Basin National Park designated as a national park?
A) 2000
B) 1975
C) 1965
D) 1986
- 6. What geological feature is notable in Great Basin National Park?
A) Coral reefs
B) Glaciers
C) Caves
D) Volcanoes
- 7. Which type of climate is primarily found in Great Basin National Park?
A) Savanna
B) Tropical
C) Marine
D) High desert
- 8. What is the best season to view wildflowers in Great Basin National Park?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Fall
D) Winter
- 9. What is a major threat to the park's ecosystems?
A) Snowmelt
B) Invasive species
C) Camping
D) Fishing
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