Exploring Akron and Beyond

Eva Nichols from Fairlawn, Ohio, introduces herself and shares activities available in Akron, such as visiting Metro Parks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She describes Stanwood Hall, its amenities, and notable visitors. Eva also shares her study methods and her interest in visiting the Galapagos Islands, known for their unique biodiversity and Charles Darwin's research. The video concludes with a brief farewell.

What is one of the activities you can do in the Metro Parks of Akron?

• Watch a movie

• Attend a concert

• Go skiing

• Visit a museum

What is unique about the Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

• It is the largest park in the US

• It is the oldest park in the US

• It is the only national park in Ohio

• It has the tallest mountain

What trail can you walk in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

• Appalachian Trail

• Pacific Crest Trail

• Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail

• Continental Divide Trail

Who was the original owner of Stanwood Hall?

• The Rockefellers

• The Carnegies

• The Cyborgs

• The Vanderbilts

Which notable person did NOT stay at Stanwood Hall?

• Helen Keller

• Thomas Edison

• Albert Einstein

• President Taft

What is one of Eva's methods for studying geography?

• Reading novels

• Watching documentaries

• Listening to podcasts

• Keeping a binder of notes

Where does Eva get information for her geography studies?

• CIA World Factbook

• Wikipedia

• Social media

• Travel blogs

What is a unique feature of the Galapagos Islands?

• They have the tallest volcano

• They have the largest desert

• They are home to unique species

• They are the most populated islands

Who developed theories of evolution on the Galapagos Islands?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Galileo Galilei

What inspired Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection?

• The wildlife of the Amazon

• The species of the Galapagos Islands

• The climate of Antarctica

• The landscapes of Africa