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