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Aleutian Islands Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the Aleutian Islands. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,276

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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864

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Aleutian Islands are a chain that stretch for a great distance. Which of the following choices gives the correct extent for the Aleutian Islands' extreme longitude measurements? Hint

172� E and 163� W

179� W and 146� W

168� E and 126� W

176� E and 174� W

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Question 2 of 10

2. Between what two peninsulas do the Aleutian Islands lie? Hint

Kenai Peninsula and Kola Peninsula

Alaska Peninsula and Kola Peninsula

Alaska Peninsula and Kamchatka Peninsula

Kenai Peninsula and Kamchatka Peninsula

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Commander Islands, an island group in the Aleutian Islands? Hint

The Commander Islands are also commonly called the Komandorski Islands .

The Commander Islands are the westernmost extension of the Aleutian Islands.

The largest island of the the Commander Islands is Medny Island.

The Commander Islands are owned by Russia.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the Aleutian Islands a part of? Hint

Pukapuka Volcanic Chain

Mono-Inyo Ring of Fire

Seamount Volcanic Chain

Pacific Ring of Fire

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Question 5 of 10

5. What name were the Aleutian Islands known as before 1867? Hint

Washington Archipelago

Nicholas Archipelago

Jefferson Archipelago

Catherine Archipelago

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Aleutian Islands are a chain of islands that comprise five different island groups. Of the following choices, which is NOT one of the groups of islands within the Aleutian Islands? Hint

Fox Islands

Islands of Four Mountains

Bear Islands

Rat Islands

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which Aleutian Island is the 5,691 feet tall peak known as Makushin Volcano located? Hint

Agattu Island

Yunaska Island

Unalaska Island

Kagalaska Island

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Question 8 of 10

8. What island of the Aleutian Islands is both the largest and easternmost island of the entire chain? Hint

Amatignak Island

Nizki Island

Khvostof Island

Unimak Island

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Question 9 of 10

9. What word do the indigenous Aleut people (natives of the Aleutian Islands) use when collectively referring to themselves? Hint

Pribilof

Unangan

Krai

Okrug

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Question 10 of 10

10. What primary source of work were most Aleut people forced to partake in by the Russians during the late 1700s? Hint

Hunting of sea otters and fur seals

Chopping down trees for lumber

Mining of gold and silver

Tending fields to produce cash crops

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Aleutian Islands are a chain that stretch for a great distance. Which of the following choices gives the correct extent for the Aleutian Islands' extreme longitude measurements?

Answer: 172� E and 163� W

Since the chain crosses longitude 180�, the Aleutian Islands contain both the westernmost and easternmost points in the United States. Although the chain passes through 15 degrees of longitude, all of the islands are located within three degrees of latitude (52� N and 55� N).

2. Between what two peninsulas do the Aleutian Islands lie?

Answer: Alaska Peninsula and Kamchatka Peninsula

The Aleutian Islands extend westward for 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) from the United States' Alaska Peninsula to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. There are approximately 300 Aleutian Islands that occupy a total area of 6,821 square miles (17,666 sq km).

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Commander Islands, an island group in the Aleutian Islands?

Answer: The largest island of the the Commander Islands is Medny Island.

The largest island of the Commander Islands shares its name (Bering Island) with the body of water (Bering Sea) that the islands are located in. In spite of being located hundreds of miles west of the nearest Aleutian Islands, the Commander Islands are considered part of the chain because they share much of the geologic origins with the rest of the Aleutian Islands.

4. What area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the Aleutian Islands a part of?

Answer: Pacific Ring of Fire

The Pacific Ring of Fire is by far the most seismic region on Earth with over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes lying in the region. The region extends in a horseshoe shape around the continents of South America, North America, Asia and Australia. Information about the Ring of Fire was obtained from http://geography.about.com/cs/earthquakes/a/ringoffire.htm.

5. What name were the Aleutian Islands known as before 1867?

Answer: Catherine Archipelago

As you may have guessed, the Aleutian Islands were originally named after Catherine II of Russia (nicknamed Catherine the Great). The Catherine Islands became the Aleutian Islands in 1867 when the United States purchased Alaska from Russia.

6. The Aleutian Islands are a chain of islands that comprise five different island groups. Of the following choices, which is NOT one of the groups of islands within the Aleutian Islands?

Answer: Bear Islands

The five major groups of the Aleutian Islands are the Fox Islands, Islands of Four Mountains, Andreanof Islands, Rat Islands, and Near Islands. The Fox Islands are located closer to the North American mainland than any of the other island groups.

7. On which Aleutian Island is the 5,691 feet tall peak known as Makushin Volcano located?

Answer: Unalaska Island

Unalaska Island, located in the Fox Island group, is the 14th largest island in the United States. Approximately half of the population of the entire Aleutian Islands lives on Unalaska Island. Makushin Volcano is the highest point on Unalaska Island, and its name is derived from a Russian word meaning 'the crown.'

8. What island of the Aleutian Islands is both the largest and easternmost island of the entire chain?

Answer: Unimak Island

Unimak Island is the ninth largest island of the United States, and it contains Mount Shishaldin, one of the ten most active volcanoes on Earth. The entire population of Unimak Island lives in a settlement called False Pass.

9. What word do the indigenous Aleut people (natives of the Aleutian Islands) use when collectively referring to themselves?

Answer: Unangan

Aleut is also the name of the language spoken by many of the Aleut people who often also speak English and Russian. For the Aleut hunters, a man's position in society is based on the type of headgear that he wears. For more information about the Aleut, reference the site http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/features/croads/aleut.html.

10. What primary source of work were most Aleut people forced to partake in by the Russians during the late 1700s?

Answer: Hunting of sea otters and fur seals

It is believed that the sea otter and fur seal pelts were primarily used to produce clothing. Siberian fur hunters and large companies like the Shelikhov Company were the main culprits in the exploitation of the Aleut people. For more information about the Russian influence in the Aleutian Islands, reference the site http://alaskamaritime.fws.gov/historyculture/pre1800s.htm.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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