In the past, which Native American group called the Sierra Nevada home?
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- Miwok
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Geography of the United States
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Which U.S. region is most associated with coal mining?
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- Appalachia
What is the primary factor driving the decline in coal use in the U.S.?
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- Rise of natural gas production
Which U.S. state has the largest coal reserves?
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- Wyoming
Which animal is commonly found in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
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 produces coalbed methane?
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- Wyoming
What tragic event is associated with the Donner Pass?
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- Pioneer starvation
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 type of forest dominates the Sierra Nevada?
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- Temperate forest
How much of U.S. electricity is generated using natural gas?
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- 40%
What pass through the Sierra Nevada was famously used by pioneers?
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- Donner Pass
What is the typical vegetation in the subalpine zone of the Sierra Nevada?
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- Juniper and Pine
Which insect is crucial for pollination in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Sierra Nevada Bumblebee
What fish is native to the Sierra Nevada’s high-altitude lakes?
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- Golden Trout
Which organization focuses on preserving the Sierra Nevada’s environment?
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- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
What is the name of the world-famous rock formation in Yosemite?
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- Half Dome
How does climate change impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack?
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- Reduces snowpack
What is a primary conservation challenge for Lake Tahoe?
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