Exploring America's National Parks: Yosemite and Yellowstone

Which animal is known for its ability to fly and is a predator in Yosemite?

• Coyote

• Raven

• Eagle

• Bobcat

What year did President Lincoln sign a bill to protect Yosemite National Park?

• 1902

• 1864

• 1920

• 1875

What geological process contributed to the formation of Yosemite's landscape?

• Meteor impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

• River erosion

• Glacial sculpting

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Which species in Yosemite is noted for its deadly toxin?

• Sierra newts

• Golden eagles

• Black bears

• King fishers

Which tree in Yosemite relies on fire for its seeds to germinate?

• Pine

• Giant sequoia

• Maple

• Birch

Which feature is responsible for Yellowstone's geothermal activity?

• River systems

• Volcanic hotspot

• Glacial movements

• Limestone deposits

What challenge do animals in Yellowstone face during winter?

• Flooding

• Food scarcity

• Overheating

• Predator invasions

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What is the primary diet of Yellowstone's grizzly bears after hibernation?

• Fish

• Carcasses

• Berries

• Insects

What survival strategy do Yellowstone's otters use?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Fishing in rivers

• Hunting in packs

How do Yellowstone's bison affect their environment during the rut?

• By digging burrows

• By spreading seeds

• By creating wallows

• By building dams

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