What weather phenomenon contributes to snowpack in the Sierra Nevada?
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Which months typically have the heaviest snowfall in the Sierra Nevada?
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- January-February
When is the best time to see wildflowers in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Spring
How does climate change impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack?
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- Reduces snowpack
Which predator plays a vital role in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem?
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- Mountain Lion
Which practice helps maintain the ecosystem of Sierra Nevada?
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- Controlled burns
What is the name of the world-famous rock formation in Yosemite?
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- Half Dome
What fish is native to the Sierra Nevada’s high-altitude lakes?
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- Golden Trout
Which naturalist is closely associated with the Sierra Nevada?
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- John Muir
Who is credited with discovering Yosemite Valley?
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- Galen Clark
What major gold discovery occurred in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Sutters Mill
Which photographer captured iconic images of Yosemite?
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- Ansel Adams
Which U.S. president established Yosemite as a protected area?
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- Abraham Lincoln
What is the nickname for the Sierra Nevada?
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- The High Sierra
What is the name of the volcanic formation in the Sierra Nevada?
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- All of the above
What is the name of the glacial lake near Yosemite?
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- Tenaya Lake
What percentage of California’s water supply comes from Sierra Nevada snowmelt?
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- 60%
Which waterfall in Yosemite is among the tallest in North America?
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- Yosemite Falls
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Sierra Nevada?
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- Yosemite National Park
What is the name of the valley considered the heart of Yosemite National Park?
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- Yosemite Valley