Which activity is popular in the Sierra Nevada during winter?
Correct answer(s):
- Skiing
Subject
Geography
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Which organization helps protect Sierra Nevada’s ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Both A and B
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 a popular ski resort in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Mammoth Mountain
What type of climate is most common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Alpine
What is the best season for visiting Yosemite National Park?
Correct answer(s):
- Spring
Which natural hazard is common in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
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 is a significant source of water for California from the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Snowmelt
What is the main ecological concern in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Habitat loss due to climate change
Which Sierra Nevada national park protects giant sequoias?
Correct answer(s):
- Sequoia National Park
What type of rocks dominate the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Igneous
What long-distance trail runs along the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Crest Trail
What is the primary cause of wildfires in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What popular Hollywood movie was partially filmed in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- High Sierra
Which period saw the formation of most Sierra Nevada granite?
Correct answer(s):
- Mesozoic
What does “Sierra Nevada” mean in Spanish?
Correct answer(s):
- Snowy Mountain Range
What is the iconic granite monolith in Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- El Capitan