What is mountaintop removal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- A method of coal extraction in mountain regions
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Geography
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In the past, which Native American group called the Sierra Nevada home?
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- Miwok
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.?
Correct answer(s):
- Rise of natural gas production
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?
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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?
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
What is a significant threat to the Sierra Nevada’s forests?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which historical route crosses the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Crest Trail
What is the most popular summer activity in Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Hiking
Which lake in the Sierra Nevada is famous for its annual paddleboarding events?
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- Lake Tahoe
What is the name of the scenic byway through Yosemite National Park?
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- Tioga Road
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 typical vegetation in the subalpine zone of the Sierra Nevada?
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- Juniper and Pine