Yellowstone National Park - Night Sky

The video explores Yellowstone National Park's history, focusing on its night sky and the impact of light pollution. It highlights the park's cultural and natural significance, discussing nocturnal wildlife and their adaptations. The video also covers the importance of protecting the night sky and offers educational resources for further learning.

What was one of the reasons for the creation of Yellowstone National Park?

• The presence of geysers

• The artwork of Thomas Moran

• The abundance of wildlife

• The discovery of gold

Why might people in the past not have valued a dark night sky?

• They preferred brightly lit environments

• They lacked electricity and were used to darkness

• They were unaware of its beauty

• They had no means to travel at night

How do bobcats and great horned owls adapt to hunting at night?

• By hunting in packs

• By being silent flyers

• By using echolocation

• By having large eyes for better night vision

What challenge do migratory songbirds face due to light pollution?

• Losing sight of the North Star

• Difficulty finding food

• Disrupted sleep patterns

• Increased predation

What did humans historically observe in the sky on July 4th, 1054?

• A meteor shower

• A supernova

• A comet

• A solar eclipse

What is the significance of Deneb in the night sky?

• It is part of the Orion constellation

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It is a potential future supernova

• It is the closest star to Earth

What optical illusion does the moon create when it rises above the horizon?

• It appears larger

• It appears smaller

• It becomes brighter

• It changes color

What is one method Yellowstone is using to protect night skies?

• Encouraging night-time tourism

• Increasing the number of streetlights

• Using cones to direct light downwards

• Installing brighter lights

How can individuals help reduce light pollution?

• By installing more outdoor lights

• By using brighter bulbs

• By keeping lights on all night

• By using motion-activated lights

What resource is available for those interested in learning more about the night sky?

• A night sky app

• A virtual reality tour

• A junior Ranger night Explorer book

• A night sky podcast