Historical Contributions and Ecological Studies

The video celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, highlighting its contributions to science through various discoveries in national parks. It covers significant finds like the Arlington Springs Man, the oldest dinosaur fossil in the US, and new species in Great Basin and Sequoia & Kings Canyon. The video also discusses the exploration of Mammoth Cave, the discovery of the tallest tree in Redwood National Park, and historical sites like Thomas Edison's lab and the Wright Brothers' shop. It concludes with a call to support national parks through voting and funding.

What is the main purpose of the partnership between the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express?

• To promote tourism in national parks

• To organize events in national parks

• To fund scientific research in national parks

• To preserve historic treasures in national parks

What significant discovery was made on Santa Rosa Island in 1959?

• The oldest dinosaur fossil

• The oldest human remains in the US

• A new species of bird

• A rare type of plant

What theory was supported by the discovery of the Arlington Springs Man?

• The inland migration theory

• The coastal migration theory

• The glacial migration theory

• The island migration theory

Where was the oldest dinosaur fossil in the US discovered?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Petrified Forest National Park

• Yosemite National Park

What is unique about the Devil’s Hole pupfish?

• It is the largest fish in the world

• It is found in multiple locations worldwide

• It has the smallest geographic range of any vertebrate

• It is a freshwater fish found in rivers

What is the significance of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky?

• It is the deepest cave in the world

• It is the most visited cave in the US

• It is the longest cave system on Earth

• It is the oldest cave discovered

What was invented at Thomas Edison National Historical Park?

• The first airplane

• The first computer

• The first electric car

• The phonograph

What was the Wright Brothers’ major contribution to aviation?

• Developing the first helicopter

• Inventing the jet engine

• Designing the first passenger airplane

• Creating an aircraft with flexible wings for roll control

What is the focus of the ecological study on Isle Royale?

• The interaction between wolves and moose

• The behavior of marine life

• The migration patterns of birds

• The growth of plant species

What is the main theme of the video?

• Wildlife conservation in national parks

• The history of national parks

• Scientific discoveries in national parks

• Tourism in national parks