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What is a significant threat to the Sierra Nevada’s forests?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which organization focuses on preserving the Sierra Nevada’s environment?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
What bird species is commonly found in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What is the most popular summer activity in Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Hiking
What is the typical vegetation in the subalpine zone of the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Juniper and Pine
Which insect is crucial for pollination in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Nevada Bumblebee
What is the name of the scenic byway through Yosemite National Park?
Correct answer(s):
- Tioga Road
Which naturalist is closely associated with the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- John Muir
Who is credited with discovering Yosemite Valley?
Correct answer(s):
- Galen Clark
What major gold discovery occurred in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Sutters Mill
Which photographer captured iconic images of Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Ansel Adams
Which U.S. president established Yosemite as a protected area?
Correct answer(s):
- Abraham Lincoln
What is the nickname for the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- The High Sierra
Which waterfall in Yosemite is among the tallest in North America?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite Falls
What is the name of the volcanic formation in the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What is the name of the glacial lake near Yosemite?
Correct answer(s):
- Tenaya Lake
What percentage of California’s water supply comes from Sierra Nevada snowmelt?
Correct answer(s):
- 60%
What type of climate is most common in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Alpine
What type of rocks dominate the Sierra Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Igneous