National Parks

Name the National Park.

• Painted Desert

• Petrified Forest

• Grand Canyon

• Bryce Canyon

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Name the national park.

• Yosemite

• Yellowstone

• Niagra Falls

• Hot Springs

What is the job of the National Park Service?

• to maintain the areas

• to keep people out of the areas

• to preserve and protect these areas for future generations

• to prevent forest fires

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A National Park contains a variety of resources and includes large land or water areas.

• True

• False

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How many national parks are recognized by the National Parks Service?

• 52

• 63

• 72

• 102

Which state has the most national parks?

• Alaska

• California

• Florida

• Montana

How many National Park Sites are considered special landscapes by Congress?

• 423

• 63

• 50

• 100

At what national park can you find manatee,  panthers, and alligators?

• Everglades National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Arches National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

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A national park is

• A local green open space with lots of facilities and activities

• An area protected from development by law for everyone to enjoy

• An area of outstanding natural beauty in URBAN areas

What is the primary ecological role of national parks?

• To provide recreational areas for humans

• To serve as habitats for wildlife and preserve biodiversity

• To generate revenue through tourism

• To promote urban development

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