National Parks and Notable Trees

National Parks and Notable Trees

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the significance of national parks in the United States, highlighting their role in preserving natural beauty and biodiversity. It covers the history of the first national parks like Yellowstone, Sequoia, and Yosemite, and compares the number of parks in the US to those in Germany. The video also presents records held by US national parks, such as the tallest tree, the oldest tree, and the highest mountain. Finally, it encourages viewers to reflect on the importance of these parks.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which was the first national park established in the United States?

Yosemite

Yellowstone

Sequoia

Grand Canyon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many national parks are there in the United States?

100

59

30

15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has only 15 national parks compared to the USA's 59?

Canada

Germany

Australia

France

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of the tallest tree in the USA, located in Redwood National Park?

150 meters

115 meters

100 meters

130 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can the oldest tree in the USA, Methuselah, be found?

Denali National Park

White Mountains, California

Sequoia National Park

Yellowstone National Park

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the exact location of Methuselah kept secret?

To preserve its mystery

To avoid overcrowding

To protect it from damage

To prevent theft

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of Denali, the highest mountain in the USA?

4,000 meters

5,500 meters

6,168 meters

7,000 meters

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which national park is Denali located?

Denali National Park

Yosemite National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Yellowstone National Park