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Quiz about US Parks Monuments and Landmarks II
Quiz about US Parks Monuments and Landmarks II

US Parks, Monuments and Landmarks II Quiz

This is the second installment on this quiz topic. There's more on parks, and a little history about them too. Hope you enjoy it, and maybe learn a little bit.

A multiple-choice quiz by noload. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
noload
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,589
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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766
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, located on the Mississippi River, is where you will find the Gateway Arch commemorating what city's involvement in the western expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Kalaupapa National Historical Park, located on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, is associated with a place that was once mainly involved with controlling a disease.


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Question 3 of 10
3. During the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln gave his immortal "Address" at this now national military park located in southern Pennsylvania. What is the name of this park? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In what national park, located in a three-million acre California desert, will you find the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 feet below sea level? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of this National Scenic Trail, completed in 1937, that is approximately 2,200 miles long and stretches from Maine to Georgia? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Alcatraz Island was a federal prison from 1933 to 1963 before becoming a national landmark in 1986. It is now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. On what body of water is Alcatraz Island located? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. According to the National Park Service, approximately how many visits are made to the national parks every year? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the first national park in America and was first maintained by the United States Army Cavalry.


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Question 9 of 10
9. This national monument, located in Montana, was the site where the 7th Cavalry of the US Army clashed with Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in June 1876. What is the name of this battlefield? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Everglades National Park is a wetland hosting a habitat for a variety of species, from crocodiles to manatees. It is the largest protected wilderness in the US east of the Rockies. In what southern US state is Everglades located? Hint





Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, located on the Mississippi River, is where you will find the Gateway Arch commemorating what city's involvement in the western expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century?

Answer: St. Louis, Missouri

 The Gateway Arch is a stainless steel, 630-foot-high monument that opened on May 25, 1968 after five years of construction. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson's involvement in western expansion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
2. Kalaupapa National Historical Park, located on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, is associated with a place that was once mainly involved with controlling a disease.

Answer: True

This historical park is at the location where people afflicted with Hansen's Disease (leprosy) were kept in isolation from other island inhabitants. This began in 1866 and ended in 1969.
3. During the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln gave his immortal "Address" at this now national military park located in southern Pennsylvania. What is the name of this park?

Answer: Gettysburg

 In July of 1863 there were more than 51,000 casualties during this three day battle, making it the bloodiest battle of the US Civil War. The battle at Gettysburg is considered the war's turning point and is frequently called the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion". President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "Gettysburg Address" there on November 19, 1863.
4. In what national park, located in a three-million acre California desert, will you find the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 feet below sea level?

Answer: Death Valley

 Death Valley is located near the Nevada border in eastern California. Badwater Basin is the location that is the lowest point in this park.
5. What is the name of this National Scenic Trail, completed in 1937, that is approximately 2,200 miles long and stretches from Maine to Georgia?

Answer: Appalachian Trail

 Over four million people visit or hike sections of the trail annually. Thirty-one trail clubs help maintain this trail along its path.
6. Alcatraz Island was a federal prison from 1933 to 1963 before becoming a national landmark in 1986. It is now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. On what body of water is Alcatraz Island located?

Answer: San Francisco Bay

 This prison was closed due to high costs per prisoner compared to other federal prisons. Some notable inmates who were confined there during the 29 years in use include Robert "Birdman of Alcatraz" Stroud, "Scarface" Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
7. According to the National Park Service, approximately how many visits are made to the national parks every year?

Answer: More than 280 million

 The National Park Service has more than 395 park units in its system. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
8. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the first national park in America and was first maintained by the United States Army Cavalry.

Answer: True

The National Park Service was not created until August 25, 1916. The agency is part of the United States Department of the Interior.
9. This national monument, located in Montana, was the site where the 7th Cavalry of the US Army clashed with Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in June 1876. What is the name of this battlefield?

Answer: Little Big Horn

 The battle was also known as Custer's Last Stand. In this mismatched two-day battle against several thousand warriors, 262 US soldiers died alongside Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.
10. Everglades National Park is a wetland hosting a habitat for a variety of species, from crocodiles to manatees. It is the largest protected wilderness in the US east of the Rockies. In what southern US state is Everglades located?

Answer: Florida

 Located in the southern part of Florida, this park protects approximately 20 percent of the original Florida Everglades. The National Park Service spends approximately a half billion dollars per year to control invasive snakes, such as pythons and anacondas.
Source: Author noload

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