Which town served as the Hawaiian Kingdom’s capital before Honolulu?
Correct answer(s):
- Lahaina
Topic
Hawaii Facts
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Why are valleys often more deeply developed on older Hawaiian islands?
Correct answer(s):
- Erosion has acted on them for longer
In which year did Honolulu become the Hawaiian Kingdom’s capital?
Correct answer(s):
- 1845
Which process gradually wears away Hawaiian coastlines?
Correct answer(s):
- Wave erosion
In which year was the Hawaiian monarchy overthrown?
Correct answer(s):
- 1893
What can streams do to volcanic rock over time?
Correct answer(s):
- Carve valleys
In which year did the United States annex Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- 1898
Waimea Canyon illustrates which landform process?
Correct answer(s):
- Long-term erosion of volcanic terrain
Which landscape is especially associated with the Nā Pali Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Steep cliffs and valleys
From which general direction do Hawaii’s trade winds often blow?
Correct answer(s):
- Northeast
What does windward mean on a Hawaiian island?
Correct answer(s):
- Facing the prevailing wind
What does leeward mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Sheltered from the prevailing wind
Which side of a Hawaiian mountain often receives more trade-wind rain?
Correct answer(s):
- Windward side
What weather can occur on Hawaii’s highest mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Snow
Why are coral reefs important in Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- They provide habitats for marine life
Why should Hawaii protect its watersheds?
Correct answer(s):
- They support freshwater supplies
How did the first Polynesian settlers reach Hawaii?
Correct answer(s):
- By navigating across long stretches of ocean
What existed in Hawaii before sustained European contact?
Correct answer(s):
- Native Hawaiian language and traditions
What is true about the eight main islands compared with the whole Hawaiian chain?
Correct answer(s):
- They form only part of the longer chain
What shape is typical of a shield volcano?
Correct answer(s):
- Broad with gentle slopes