What is the primary factor driving the decline in coal use in the U.S.?
Correct answer(s):
- Rise of natural gas production
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Geography of the United States
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What pass through the Sierra Nevada was famously used by pioneers?
Correct answer(s):
- Donner Pass
Which U.S. state has the largest coal reserves?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming
Which animal is commonly found in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
How does coal use in the U.S. contribute to air pollution?
Correct answer(s):
- Produces sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Which U.S. state produces coalbed methane?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming
What is a significant threat to the Sierra Nevada’s forests?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which two national parks are located in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite and Sequoia
How does climate change impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack?
Correct answer(s):
- Reduces snowpack
What fish is native to the Sierra Nevada’s high-altitude lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Golden Trout
Which organization focuses on preserving the Sierra Nevada’s environment?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
What is the name of the world-famous rock formation in Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Half Dome
What weather phenomenon contributes to snowpack in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- 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
Which months typically have the heaviest snowfall in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- January-February
When is the best time to see wildflowers in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Spring
What is a primary conservation challenge for Lake Tahoe?
Which historical route crosses the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Crest Trail