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WorksheetsAlaska Regions - Retake Test
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 33mins
What type of land covers most of the Arctic Region?
Rainforest
Flat tundra with permafrost
Sandy desert
Grassland
What is one main climate feature of the Arctic Region?
Short, cool summers and very long, freezing winters
Hot, dry summers
Warm winters
Heavy tropical rain
Which landform is found in the Arctic Region?
Fjords
Sea ice and frozen ocean shoreline
Volcano craters
Large sand dunes
Which Indigenous group traditionally lives in the Arctic Region?
Haida
Iñupiat
Yup’ik
Athabascan
What major natural resource is located in the Arctic Region?
Oil and natural gas
Coal
Timber
Diamonds
The most common job in the Arctic Region is (a)
Which is an example of HEI in the Arctic Region?
Surfing
Using snowmachines for travel
Growing bananas
Riding bicycles year-round
How do Arctic Region communities adapt to long winter darkness?
Using energy-efficient lighting and storing food
Farming indoors year-round
Hunting only in summer
Closing roads every winter
How have people modified the Arctic Region’s environment?
Building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Filling all river channels
Removing permafrost
Creating man-made beaches
Which cultural celebration is important in many Arctic Region villages?
Nalukataq whaling festival
Canoe Journeys
Gold Rush Days
Blueberry Festival
What best describes the Interior Region’s physical environment?
Tropical beaches
River valleys surrounded by mountain ranges
Flat coastal tundra
Volcanic islands
The most important Interior Region climate pattern to know is (a) .
Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, is located in which region?
Western
Interior
Southeast
Southcentral
What Alaska Native group traditionally lives in the Interior Region?
Athabascan
Tlingit
Yup’ik
Haida
Which natural resource helped shape Interior Region history?
Coal
Gold
Pineapple farms
Copper reefs
Which job is common in the Interior Region today?
Deep-sea fishing
Mining and military jobs
Cruise ship guiding
Citrus farming
Which is an example of HEI in the Interior Region?
Using greenhouses to grow food in cold temperatures
Building coral farms
Desert irrigation
Growing palm trees
How do Interior Region communities adapt to wildfire risk?
Avoiding outdoor activity
Creating defensible space around homes
Building underground neighborhoods
Using snowmachines in summer
Which is an example of people modifying the Interior Region?
Constructing the Alaska Railroad
Filling wetlands
Draining river deltas
Carving tunnels into glaciers
In which region are the northern lights seen most often?
Southeast
Interior
Southcentral
Western
Which description fits Western Alaska’s physical environment?
Dense rainforest
Flat tundra and major river deltas
Volcanic mountains
Sandy deserts
What weather pattern affects Western Alaska in fall?
Tropical storms
Powerful coastal storms with winds and flooding
Constant heat
No precipitation
Which major rivers flow through Western Alaska?
Koyukuk and Tanana
Yukon and Kuskokwim
Copper and Kenai
Susitna and Situk
Which Indigenous group traditionally lives in Western Alaska?
Haida
Yup’ik
Athabascan
Tlingit
What is one important natural resource in Western Alaska?
Salmon and subsistence foods
Oil fields
Lumber
Diamonds
Which type of work is common in Western Alaska?
Ski resort work
Subsistence and fishing
Cruise ship entertainment
Cotton farming
Which is an example of HEI in Western Alaska?
Riding subways
Using boats and snowmachines
Growing wheat
Building desert canals
How do people adapt to limited roads in Western Alaska?
Using large freeways
Traveling mostly by small airplanes and boats
Taking trains
Using helicopters only
Which action shows people modifying Western Alaska?
Building fish camps and smokehouses
Cutting all forests
Constructing dams across deltas
Paving major highways
Which race finishes in Nome in Western Alaska?
Yukon Quest
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Tour de France
Boston Marathon
What best describes Southwest Alaska’s physical environment?
Desert plains
Volcanic landscapes and coastal areas
Coral islands
Tall tundra cliffs
What is the climate like in Southwest Alaska?
Hot and dry
Cool, mild, and windy with frequent storms
Warm all year
Tropical
Which landform is found in Southwest Alaska?
Deep lake canyons
Volcanoes such as Katmai and Pavlof
Fjords
Permafrost plains
Which Indigenous group lives traditionally in Southwest Alaska?
Iñupiat
Aleut/Unangax̂
Yup’ik
Athabascan
Which resource is Southwest Alaska known for?
Natural gas
Salmon and crab fisheries
Diamonds
Coal
Which job is common in Southwest Alaska?
Corn farming
Commercial fishing
Gold mining only
Tour bus driving
Which is an example of HEI in Southwest Alaska?
Using boats and canneries
Desert irrigation
Tribal canoe races
Volcanic stone carving
How do people in Southwest Alaska adapt to volcano risks?
Ignoring warning systems
Monitoring eruption alerts and preparing evacuation plans
Living in crater valleys
Pumping water into vents
Which is a way people modify the environment in Southwest Alaska?
Building docks and cold-storage sites
Cutting all forests
Filling bays
Lowering lake levels
Which famous national park is located in Southwest Alaska?
Wrangell–St. Elias
Katmai National Park
Glacier Bay
Kenai Fjords
What best describes Southcentral Alaska’s physical environment?
Coral reefs
Mountains, glaciers, and coastline
Dry tundra
Grasslands
What is one climate feature of Southcentral Alaska?
Mild coastal climate with snowy winters
Constant heat
No snow
Tropical humidity
Which landform is found in Southcentral Alaska?
Chugach Mountains
Brooks Range
Tundra cliffs
Coral basins
Which major city is located in Southcentral Alaska?
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Sitka
Kotzebue
Which natural resource is important in Southcentral Alaska?
Pineapple farms
Oil, gas, tourism, and salmon
Diamonds
Coal only
Which job is common in Southcentral Alaska?
Banana farming
Oil industry, shipping, and tourism work
Cranberry harvesting
Tropical fruit export
Which is an example of HEI in Southcentral Alaska?
Building the Port of Anchorage
Draining rivers
Desert farming
Constructing coral reefs
How do people adapt to earthquakes in Southcentral Alaska?
Building on unstable mudflats
Using earthquake-resistant buildings
Avoiding all coastal areas
Living in tents
Which is an example of people modifying Southcentral Alaska?
Constructing highways and railroads
Filling ocean bays
Flattening mountains
Building sand walls
What major disaster struck Southcentral Alaska in 1964?
Island volcano eruption
Great Alaska Earthquake
Tundra firestorm
Yukon River flood
What best describes Southeast Alaska’s environment?
Desert plateau
Temperate rainforest
Frozen tundra
Volcanic desert
What is the climate like in Southeast Alaska?
Hot and dry
Rainy, cool, and cloudy
Frozen all year
Warm and windy
Which landforms are found in Southeast Alaska?
Coral atolls
Fjords and hundreds of islands
Sand dunes
Lava plains
Which Alaska Native groups live in Southeast Alaska?
Athabascan
Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian
Iñupiat
Yup’ik
Which natural resource is important in Southeast Alaska?
Timber and salmon
Oil
Coal
Copper
(a) is a job common in Southeast Alaska.
Which is an example of HEI in Southeast Alaska?
Cruise ship ports and ferry docks
Building desert canals
Draining rivers
Building coral farms
How do people adapt to frequent rain in Southeast Alaska?
Using waterproof clothing and covered walkways
Avoiding all outdoor work
Wearing desert gear
Filling wetlands
Which action shows people modifying Southeast Alaska?
Logging and building boardwalks
Filling fjords
Lowering mountains
Building desert farms
What is the capital city located in Southeast Alaska?
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Kodiak
Match each Alaska region with its notable town.
Southeast
Juneau
Arctic
Utqiaġvik (Barrow)
Interior
Fairbanks
Southcentral
Anchorage
Western
Bethel
