"Letters Home from Yosemite" Expository Text

What year was Yosemite officially designated as a National Park?

• 1923

• 1906

• 1890

• 1864

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Which mountain range is Yosemite located in?

• Andes Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

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What is the name of the waterfall that is 620 feet high?

• Ribbon Fall

• Yosemite Falls

• Bridalveil Fall

• Vernal Fall

How old is the Grizzly Giant in Yosemite?

• About 2700 years

• About 1000 years

• More than 3000 years

• About 2000 years

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Which is the largest species of tree found in Yosemite?

• Redwood

• Douglas Fir

• Ponderosa Pine

• Giant Sequoia

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What type of bear is commonly found in Yosemite?

• Polar Bear

• Black Bear

• Panda Bear

• Grizzly Bear

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Which bird is known to steal food off your plate in Yosemite?

• Willow Flycatcher

• Steller's Jay

• Bald Eagle

• Great Gray Owl

What is the highest highway pass in California, located in Yosemite?

• Tioga Pass

• Sonora Pass

• Donner Pass

• Sherman Pass

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I took a picture of the wilderness.  What is the wilderness?

• a place that is in a natural state
• streets in a city
• sand dunes in the desert
• area that has been cleared for farming

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We want to preserve this beautiful forest.  What does preserve mean?

• divide
• manage
• save
• replant

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