Yellowstone National Park Quiz

When were 31 grey wolves released into Yellowstone National Park?

• 2010

• 1980

• 2000

• 1995

What is the northern range referred to as?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon Rainforest

• Serengeti of North America

• Serengeti of Africa

What is the winter range for the biggest elk herd in Yellowstone National Park?

• Southern Range

• Eastern Range

• Northern Range

• Western Range

What is the estimated figure of the elk herd population before the reintroduction of wolves and cougars?

• 40,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

What is the positive feedback loop mentioned in the text?

• More willows lead to more moose and beaver

• More bears lead to more elk

• More wolves lead to more elk

• More elk lead to more wolves

What is the role of beavers in the ecosystem?

• Hunting prey

• Building lodges and dams

• Scavenging for food

• Migrating long distances

What is the main value of national parks according to the text?

• To provide a place for people to shop

• To instill awe of nature into people

• To build residential areas

• To create industrial zones

What is the heart of the Yellowstone National Park ecosystem?

• Southern Range

• Eastern Range

• Northern Range

• Western Range

What is the main purpose of protecting Yellowstone National Park?

• To build shopping malls

• To create residential areas

• To protect the species that live there

• To provide a place for industrial development

What is the impact of visiting places like Yellowstone and the northern range according to the text?

• No impact on people's lives

• Boring experiences

• Negative impact on people's lives

• Life-altering events