Exploring Yosemite's Natural Wonders

Exploring Yosemite's Natural Wonders

8th Grade

18 Qs

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Exploring Yosemite's Natural Wonders

Exploring Yosemite's Natural Wonders

Assessment

Quiz

Other

8th Grade

Easy

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sr.TA Khong

Used 1+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the type of waterfall that is characterized by water descending in a series of distinct steps or stages in Yosemite National Park.

Plunge

Tiered

Block

Horsetail

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze the role of Yosemite National Park in the early conservation movement in the United States and its impact on future national parks.

It was the first national park to implement a wildlife protection program.

It served as a model for the establishment of the National Park Service.

It was the first park to introduce entrance fees.

It was the first park to allow public transportation within its boundaries.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic of the Giant Sequoias in Yosemite makes them particularly resilient to natural disturbances?

Their shallow root system

Their thick, fire-resistant bark

Their rapid growth rate

Their ability to store water in their trunks

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate the ecological importance of Giant Sequoias in maintaining biodiversity within Yosemite National Park.

They provide a habitat for a wide range of species.

They are the primary food source for large herbivores.

They contribute to soil erosion.

They are the main source of water for the park's streams.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following species is a keystone species in Yosemite National Park, playing a crucial role in maintaining the structure of the ecosystem?

Mountain Lion

American Black Bear

Mule Deer

Gray Wolf

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss how the presence of diverse wildlife species contributes to the ecological balance in Yosemite National Park.

It leads to increased competition for resources.

It supports a variety of food webs and ecological interactions.

It results in the dominance of invasive species.

It causes a decline in plant diversity.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the iconic rock formation in Yosemite known for its nearly vertical granite face, popular among climbers worldwide.

Half Dome

El Capitan

Cathedral Rocks

Sentinel Rock

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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