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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?
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- 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?
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- All of the above
How much of U.S. electricity is generated by coal?
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- 20%
Which U.S. state produces coalbed methane?
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- 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?
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- Wyoming
Which U.S. region is most associated with coal mining?
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- Appalachia
What is mountaintop removal mining?
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- A method of coal extraction in mountain regions
What environmental concern is associated with coal burning?
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- Carbon dioxide emissions
What is the primary use of coal in the U.S.?
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- Electricity generation
How much of U.S. electricity is generated using natural gas?
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- 40%
Which practice helps maintain the ecosystem of Sierra Nevada?
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- Controlled burns
What is a primary conservation challenge for Lake Tahoe?
What is a significant threat to the Sierra Nevada’s forests?
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- All of the above
Which organization focuses on preserving the Sierra Nevada’s environment?
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- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
How does climate change impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack?
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- Reduces snowpack
What weather phenomenon contributes to snowpack in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Pineapple Express