National Parks and Protected Areas

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Which national park is known for its towering granite cliffs, deep valleys, and giant sequoia trees?

  1. Yosemite National Park

  2. Grand Canyon National Park

  3. Yellowstone National Park

  4. Rocky Mountain National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yosemite National Park is located in California and is famous for its iconic granite cliffs, deep valleys, and giant sequoia trees, including the world's largest tree, the General Sherman Tree.

Which national park is home to the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest?

  1. Sagarmatha National Park

  2. Banff National Park

  3. Denali National Park

  4. Torres del Paine National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sagarmatha National Park is located in Nepal and is home to Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. The park also includes other high peaks, glaciers, and diverse wildlife.

Which national park is known for its geothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pots?

  1. Yellowstone National Park

  2. Grand Canyon National Park

  3. Zion National Park

  4. Acadia National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yellowstone National Park is located in the western United States and is famous for its geothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. It is also home to diverse wildlife, including bears, wolves, and bison.

Which national park is known for its dramatic canyons, colorful rock formations, and the Colorado River?

  1. Grand Canyon National Park

  2. Yosemite National Park

  3. Zion National Park

  4. Bryce Canyon National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grand Canyon National Park is located in Arizona and is famous for its dramatic canyons, colorful rock formations, and the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Which national park is known for its towering granite domes, sheer cliffs, and giant sequoia trees?

  1. Yosemite National Park

  2. Sequoia National Park

  3. Kings Canyon National Park

  4. Redwood National Park


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sequoia National Park is located in California and is known for its towering granite domes, sheer cliffs, and giant sequoia trees, including the world's second-largest tree, the General Sherman Tree.

Which national park is known for its ancient bristlecone pine trees, some of which are over 5,000 years old?

  1. Great Basin National Park

  2. Death Valley National Park

  3. Joshua Tree National Park

  4. Zion National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Great Basin National Park is located in Nevada and is known for its ancient bristlecone pine trees, some of which are over 5,000 years old. The park also includes diverse landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and deserts.

Which national park is known for its spectacular waterfalls, including Niagara Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls?

  1. Niagara Falls National Park

  2. Yosemite National Park

  3. Grand Canyon National Park

  4. Yellowstone National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Niagara Falls National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is known for its spectacular waterfalls, including Niagara Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as hiking trails and scenic overlooks.

Which national park is known for its dramatic cliffs, canyons, and arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch?

  1. Arches National Park

  2. Canyonlands National Park

  3. Bryce Canyon National Park

  4. Zion National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arches National Park is located in Utah and is known for its dramatic cliffs, canyons, and arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as hiking trails and scenic overlooks.

Which national park is known for its towering peaks, glaciers, and diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and wolves?

  1. Denali National Park

  2. Yellowstone National Park

  3. Grand Teton National Park

  4. Rocky Mountain National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Denali National Park is located in Alaska and is known for its towering peaks, glaciers, and diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and wolves. The park is home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America.

Which national park is known for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs, and crashing waves?

  1. Acadia National Park

  2. Olympic National Park

  3. Redwood National Park

  4. Channel Islands National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acadia National Park is located in Maine and is known for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs, and crashing waves. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as hiking trails, granite peaks, and forests.

Which national park is known for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, glaciers, and volcanoes?

  1. Olympic National Park

  2. Yellowstone National Park

  3. Grand Teton National Park

  4. Denali National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olympic National Park is located in Washington and is known for its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, glaciers, and volcanoes. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as beaches, mountains, and lakes.

Which national park is known for its towering redwoods, some of which are over 300 feet tall?

  1. Redwood National Park

  2. Sequoia National Park

  3. Kings Canyon National Park

  4. Yosemite National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Redwood National Park is located in California and is known for its towering redwoods, some of which are over 300 feet tall. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as beaches, rivers, and forests.

Which national park is known for its unique rock formations, including hoodoos, balanced rocks, and arches?

  1. Bryce Canyon National Park

  2. Zion National Park

  3. Arches National Park

  4. Canyonlands National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah and is known for its unique rock formations, including hoodoos, balanced rocks, and arches. The park also includes other natural attractions, such as hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and forests.

Which national park is known for its diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras?

  1. Serengeti National Park

  2. Yellowstone National Park

  3. Grand Canyon National Park

  4. Denali National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania and is known for its diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The park is also home to the annual wildebeest migration, one of the largest animal migrations in the world.

Which national park is known for its stunning coral reefs, colorful marine life, and crystal-clear waters?

  1. Great Barrier Reef National Park

  2. Yellowstone National Park

  3. Grand Canyon National Park

  4. Denali National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Great Barrier Reef National Park is located in Australia and is known for its stunning coral reefs, colorful marine life, and crystal-clear waters. The park is home to over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of corals, and 133 species of sharks and rays.

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