Alaska A Special Place

In Alaska you can find

• mountains

• glaciers

• volcanoes

• all of the above

The tallest mountain in the United States is found in Alaska and is called

• Denali

• El Capitan

• Mount Everest

What is made when one layer of snow falls on top of another?

• a lake

• a glacier

• a pond

Northern Alaska is called the

• Interior

• The North

• Arctic Region

Most people live in the ________ part of Alaska because it is warmer.

• western

• south

• eastern

What animals might you spot in Alaska?

• walrus or polar bear

• black or brown bear

• moose or caribou

• all of the above

According to the text, why is summer different in Alaska?

• The sun does not set for many days.

• The sun shines red.

• The sun shines too bright.

The text states that in one village, the sun doesn't set for more than

• 80 hours

• 80 days

• 8 weeks

According to the text, why is Winter different in Alaska?

• The sun is hidden by the snow.

• The sun doesn't rise for several days in some places.

• The sun takes a vacation.

The text states that some places have more than _____ days of winter darkness.

• 6

• 16

• 60