What tragic event is associated with the Donner Pass?
Correct answer(s):
- Pioneer starvation
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Which U.S. state produces coalbed methane?
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- Wyoming
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 type of forest dominates the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Temperate forest
How much of U.S. electricity is generated using natural gas?
Correct answer(s):
- 40%
What pass through the Sierra Nevada was famously used by pioneers?
Correct answer(s):
- Donner Pass
Which U.S. state is a major producer of both oil and natural gas from shale formations?
Correct answer(s):
- Texas
What event is associated with the Sierra Nevada in the 1840s?
Correct answer(s):
- The California Gold Rush
What is the primary use of coal in the U.S.?
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- Electricity generation
What environmental concern is associated with coal burning?
Correct answer(s):
- Carbon dioxide emissions
What is the iconic giant tree species found in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Mariposa Grove
What flower is endemic to the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Primrose
How does climate change impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack?
Correct answer(s):
- Reduces snowpack
What is a primary conservation challenge for Lake Tahoe?
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Which predator plays a vital role in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem?
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- Mountain Lion
What weather phenomenon contributes to snowpack in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Pineapple Express
What bird species is commonly found in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which practice helps maintain the ecosystem of Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Controlled burns
Which Sierra Nevada trail is part of the Triple Crown of Hiking?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Crest Trail