National Parks and Job Cuts Quiz

What is the main concern at America's national parks?

• Weather changes

• Wild animals

• Too many visitors

• Federal job cuts

When were nearly a thousand park employees laid off?

• Independence Day

• Valentine's Day

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Day

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is one of the effects of the job cuts at the parks?

• More parking spaces

• Longer lines

• More animals

• Better facilities

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

How many people visited the national parks in 2023?

• 200 million

• 325 million

• 500 million

• 100 million

What should visitors do to prepare for their park visit?

• Wear fancy clothes

• Be patient and overprepared

• Bring a bicycle

• Bring a pet

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

What did the Trump Administration do regarding the park firings?

• Hired more staff

• Ignored the issue

• Backtracked on some firings

• Increased the firings

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What season is expected to be busy at the parks?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Monsoon

What is one thing park visitors should bring with them?

• A map

• Enough food and water

• A camera

• A tent

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Who is Ariel Russa?

• A park ranger

• A local business owner

• A park visitor

• A news reporter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3