What type of rocks dominate the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Igneous
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Geography of the United States
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Which activity is popular in the Sierra Nevada during winter?
Correct answer(s):
- Skiing
Which geological feature is common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Glaciers
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite National Park
What is the main ecological concern in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Habitat loss due to climate change
What is a popular ski resort in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Mammoth Mountain
What long-distance trail runs along the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Crest Trail
What type of climate is most common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Alpine
What is the primary cause of wildfires in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which natural hazard is common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which organization helps protect Sierra Nevada’s ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Both A and B
Which outdoor activity is most associated with Lake Tahoe?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What is the name of the valley considered the heart of Yosemite National Park?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite Valley
What geological process is most responsible for the uplift of the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Tectonic compression
Which Sierra Nevada resort hosted the Winter Olympics?
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What popular Hollywood movie was partially filmed in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- High Sierra
What is the most photographed spot in Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Tunnel View
Which period saw the formation of most Sierra Nevada granite?
Correct answer(s):
- Mesozoic
How old is the Sierra Nevada range?
Correct answer(s):
- 100 million years
What is the major tectonic plate affecting the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- North American Plate