
Alaska Geography and History Trivia

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Geography, History, Science
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4th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Amelia Wright
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the name 'Alaska'?
It is derived from a Russian word meaning 'cold land'.
It comes from an Eskimo word meaning 'great lands'.
It is named after a famous explorer.
It is a Native American word for 'ice'.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city is the capital of Alaska, and how can it be accessed?
Sitka, accessible by ferry.
Juneau, accessible only by boat or plane.
Fairbanks, accessible by train.
Anchorage, accessible by road.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Alaska compare in size to Texas?
Alaska is three times the size of Texas.
Alaska is twice as big as Texas.
Alaska is about the same size as Texas.
Alaska is half the size of Texas.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the first people likely arrive in Alaska?
By traveling from Asia via a land route.
By crossing the Bering Land Bridge from Russia.
By sailing from Europe.
By migrating from Canada.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did Alaska become a state of the United States?
In 1967.
In 1959.
In 1867.
In 1872.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest peak in North America, located in Alaska?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Denali
Mount McKinley
Mount Everest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many glaciers are estimated to be in Alaska?
About 200,000
About 10,000
About 50,000
About 100,000
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