Yosemite Nature Notes 7: Tuolumne River

The video explores the watersheds of the Wami and Merced Rivers, which define the boundaries of Yosemite National Park. It highlights the Twomey River watershed, fed by glaciers, and its significance. The video also covers hiking experiences, the impact of water management, and the cultural and environmental importance of these natural resources.

Which two major watersheds form the boundary of Yosemite National Park?

• Amazon River and Nile River

• Yangtze River and Ganges River

• Colorado River and Mississippi River

• Wami River and Merced River

What are the names of the two largest glaciers feeding the Twomey River?

• Lyell and McClure

• Greenland and Antarctic

• Rocky and Appalachian

• Himalayan and Andes

What is the highest point in Yosemite National Park?

• Mount Lyell

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Which two forks converge in the Twomey Meadows?

• Colorado Fork and Mississippi Fork

• Amazon Fork and Nile Fork

• Lyle Fork and Dana Fork

• Yangtze Fork and Ganges Fork

What is the Grand Canyon of the Twomey River known for?

• Its desert landscapes

• Its tropical rainforests

• Its granite escarpments

• Its sandy beaches

What was the purpose of the Raker Act passed in 1913?

• To ban all dams in national parks

• To establish Yosemite as a national park

• To permit the construction of reservoirs in Yosemite

• To protect the wildlife in Yosemite

How does the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir benefit millions of people?

• By being a habitat for endangered species

• By providing water supply to the Bay Area

• By generating electricity for the entire country

• By serving as a major tourist attraction