California's Newest State Park and Its Impact

What is the name of California's newest state park?

• Redwood National Park

• Yosemite

• Golden Gate Park

• Dos Rios

What is one of the main purposes of Dos Rios state park?

• To serve as a wildlife sanctuary

• To mitigate flooding

• To provide a new amusement park

• To host music festivals

Which two rivers meet at the edge of Dos Rios park?

• Tuolumne and San Joaquin

• Sacramento and American

• Colorado and Rio Grande

• Mississippi and Missouri

What was the land of Dos Rios used for before becoming a state park?

• A residential area

• A commercial hub

• Agricultural fields

• A desert

Who is Julie Rentner?

• A state park ranger

• A local farmer

• A community leader in Grayson

• President of River Partners

What is the purpose of the Native Use Garden at Dos Rios?

• To attract tourists

• To serve as a botanical research center

• To provide a space for Indigenous tribes to gather plants

• To grow exotic plants

What is one of the benefits of the floodwaters at Dos Rios?

• They help recharge groundwater

• They provide water for nearby cities

• They create new hiking trails

• They attract more tourists

What is the '30 x 30' initiative mentioned in the text?

• A plan to build 30 new parks by 2030

• A goal to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030

• A project to plant 30 million trees by 2030

• A campaign to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030

What kind of events does Dos Rios plan to offer for families?

• Art exhibitions

• Sports tournaments

• Group campfires and stargazing nights

• Music concerts

How does Dos Rios help protect nearby communities from flooding?

• By diverting water to other areas

• By using advanced drainage systems

• By building high walls around the park

• By absorbing floodwaters and reducing pressure on levees