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