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