Which state in the Southwest United States is famous for its chili peppers?
Correct answer(s):
- New Mexico
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What is the population of Phoenix, Arizona?
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- Over 1 million
What is the state bird of New Mexico?
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- Roadrunner
What tragic event is associated with the Donner Pass?
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- Pioneer starvation
What pass through the Sierra Nevada was famously used by pioneers?
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- Donner Pass
What event is associated with the Sierra Nevada in the 1840s?
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- The California Gold Rush
In the past, which Native American group called the Sierra Nevada home?
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- Miwok
What flower is endemic to the Sierra Nevada?
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- Sierra Primrose
Which type of forest dominates the Sierra Nevada?
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- Temperate forest
Which animal is commonly found in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
What is the iconic giant tree species found in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Mariposa Grove
Which U.S. state is a major producer of both oil and natural gas from shale formations?
Correct answer(s):
- Texas
What is the primary factor driving the decline in coal use in the U.S.?
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- Rise of natural gas production
What is the impact of coal mining on local communities?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
How much of U.S. electricity is generated by coal?
Correct answer(s):
- 20%
Which U.S. state produces coalbed methane?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming
How does coal use in the U.S. contribute to air pollution?
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- Produces sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Which U.S. state has the largest coal reserves?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming
Which U.S. region is most associated with coal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- Appalachia
What is mountaintop removal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- A method of coal extraction in mountain regions