Olympic Mountains Knowledge Assessment

The Olympic Peninsula, a remote and rugged region, was one of the last areas in the continental US to be explored by white pioneers. Named by a British mariner in 1788, the Olympic Mountains, with Mount Olympus as its highest peak, are home to the Blue Glacier, the lowest altitude glacier in the US. Exploration of this challenging terrain began in 1885, led by Lieutenant Joseph O'Neill. Despite initial views of the land as impractical, President Theodore Roosevelt recognized its value, designating it as a national monument in 1909. Later, FDR established the Olympic National Park, preserving over a million acres of wilderness.

What is the size of the Olympic Peninsula in square miles?

• 2,000 square miles

• 3,000 square miles

• 4,000 square miles

• 1,000 square miles

Who named the Olympic Mountains and why?

• A British mariner, because they seemed fit for Greek gods

• An American pioneer, because of their beauty

• A Spanish explorer, due to their height

• A French cartographer, due to their location

What is the name of the most spectacular glacier on Mount Olympus?

• Red Glacier

• White Glacier

• Green Glacier

• Blue Glacier

How long did it take explorers to cross the Olympic Peninsula in 1885?

• Five months

• Four months

• Three months

• Six months

Who was the leader of the expedition that mapped the Olympic Peninsula?

• Colonel George Washington

• Major John Wesley Powell

• Lieutenant Joseph O'Neill

• Captain James Cook

In what year did President Theodore Roosevelt designate the area as a national monument?

• 1911

• 1909

• 1907

• 1905

What percentage of the Olympic National Park remains wild?

• 75%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%