Conservation Movement and National Parks

The video explores the personal passion for national parks and highlights the significant contributions of individuals like John Muir, Robert Sterling Yard, and George Masa in the conservation movement. Through their efforts in writing, photography, and advocacy, they played crucial roles in establishing and promoting national parks, demonstrating the power of grassroots change in conservation.

What inspired the speaker's lifelong passion for national parks?

• A book about nature

• A childhood visit to new Woods

• A family tradition

• A school project

How did John Muir primarily share his passion for nature with the public?

• By organizing nature tours

• Through radio broadcasts

• Through public speeches

• By writing books and articles

Which national park did John Muir help to establish?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

What was Robert Sterling Yard's profession before he joined the conservation movement?

• A writer and editor

• A photographer

• A park ranger

• A botanist

What was the name of the compilation Robert Sterling Yard created to promote national parks?

• The American Landscape

• The Conservation Chronicles

• The National Parks Portfolio

• The Wilderness Journal

Where did George Masa focus his conservation efforts?

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Sierra Nevada

• The Great Smoky Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

What unique method did George Masa use to map the Great Smoky Mountains?

• Aerial photography

• Satellite imagery

• An odometer attached to a bicycle wheel

• Traditional cartography

What was the main threat to the Great Smoky Mountains that George Masa aimed to combat?

• Urban development

• Logging companies

• Tourism

• Mining operations

What is the main theme of the conclusion regarding the conservation movement?

• The role of government in conservation

• The impact of technology on conservation

• The economic benefits of national parks

• The importance of grassroots change

Which era is highlighted as a significant period for the conservation movement?

• The Industrial Era

• The Progressive Era

• The Modern Era

• The Renaissance Era