Which natural hazard is common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
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Geography of the United States
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Which outdoor activity is most associated with Lake Tahoe?
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- All of the above
What is the name of the valley considered the heart of Yosemite National Park?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite Valley
What is a significant source of water for California from the Sierra Nevada?
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- Snowmelt
What is the best season for visiting Yosemite National Park?
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- Spring
Which Sierra Nevada national park protects giant sequoias?
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- Sequoia National Park
What type of rocks dominate the Sierra Nevada?
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- Igneous
Which activity is popular in the Sierra Nevada during winter?
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- Skiing
What is the main ecological concern in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Habitat loss due to climate change
Which geological feature is common in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Glaciers
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Yosemite National Park
What is a popular ski resort in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Mammoth Mountain
What long-distance trail runs along the Sierra Nevada?
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- Pacific Crest Trail
What is the major tectonic plate affecting the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- North American Plate
How old is the Sierra Nevada range?
Correct answer(s):
- 100 million years
What is the average annual snowfall in the Sierra Nevada?
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- 300 inches
What type of fault system runs near the Sierra Nevada?
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- Strike-slip fault
What does “Sierra Nevada” mean in Spanish?
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- Snowy Mountain Range
What is the iconic granite monolith in Yosemite?
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- El Capitan
What geological process is most responsible for the uplift of the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Tectonic compression