Life in Alaska

What is the approximate land area of Alaska?

• 450,000 square miles

• 550,000 square miles

• 665,000 square miles

• 775,000 square miles

Which of the following natural features is most abundant in Alaska?

• Glaciers

• Miles of coastline

• Lakes

• Mountains

How can one travel to Alaska from the contiguous United States?

• By car through a direct highway connection.

• Only by air or boat.

• By air, boat, or international passage through Canada.

• By train through a direct rail line.

Which statement accurately describes Alaska's tax and cost of living situation?

• Alaska has a statewide sales tax and a low cost of living.

• Alaska has no statewide sales or income tax, but a high cost of living.

• Alaska has a high income tax but a low cost of living.

• Alaska has both statewide sales and income taxes, and a high cost of living.

Which of Alaska's three largest cities has the highest crime rate?

• Juneau

• Fairbanks

• Anchorage

• Sitka