Ports of Alaska

What nickname is given to Alaska?

• The Frozen North
• The Last Frontier
• The Great Land
• The Wild West

When was Alaska purchased from the Russian Empire?

• January 15, 1870
• April 1, 1865
• March 30, 1867
• February 20, 1850

What fuels Alaska's economy, accounting for almost 90% of the gross state product?

• Tourism and hospitality
• Mining and minerals sector
• Fishing and seafood industry
• Oil and gas industry

Which industry is the third largest in Alaska?

• Fishing
• Oil and Gas
• Mining
• Tourism

What is the primary mission of the Alaska Raptor Center?

• To capture and train raptors for falconry.
• To promote tourism in Alaska through wildlife shows.
• To conduct scientific research on raptor migration patterns.
• To rehabilitate injured raptors and educate the public.

1. Give one reason for the high cost of living in Alaska?

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It is considered as the first city of Alaska.

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It has been the capital of Alaska since 1906.

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Alaska's famous drive-in glacier.

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Home of the Klondike Gold Rush.

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