Jasper National Park Quiz

What event forced 5000 residents to flee from Jasper, Alberta in late July?

• A flood

• A tornado

• An earthquake

• A wildfire

What is the largest park in the Canadian Rockies?

• Banff National Park

• Jasper National Park

• Yoho National Park

• Kootenay National Park

What is the definition of "iconic" as given in the document?

• A clear, positive symbol of something

• A negative representation of history

• A common, everyday object

• A hidden, mysterious symbol

What natural features are found in Jasper National Park?

• Mountains, forests, alpine meadows, glaciers, and rivers

• Deserts, beaches, and volcanoes

• Canyons, caves, and coral reefs

• Savannas, jungles, and swamps

What agency operates Canada's national parks?

• Parks Canada

• Environment Canada

• Wildlife Canada

• Forestry Canada

What is a "land claim" according to the document?

• The process where Indigenous Peoples ask the federal government to recognize their rights to certain lands

• A legal dispute over property boundaries

• A claim made by settlers for new land

• A request for land development permits

What is necessary for a wildfire to occur?

• Water, soil, and sunlight

• Fuel, heat, and oxygen

• Wind, rain, and humidity

• Sand, rocks, and minerals

How many wildfires occurred in Canada in 2023 according to the text?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 6,132

• 10,000

What is the estimated cost of insurance claims due to the fire?

• $100 million

• $300 million

• $500 million

• $700 million

What is the definition of "combustion" as given in the text?

• A process of cooling

• A chemical reaction with oxygen

• A method of water evaporation

• A type of soil erosion