Adera Region Geography and History

The video explores Adera Park, the largest protected wilderness in the continental U.S., covering 6.1 million acres. Unlike typical mountain ranges, Adera is a dome-shaped formation created 5 million years ago. The park's lakes and streams are hidden treasures, with Lake Placid being famous for hosting the 1980 Winter Olympics, where the U.S. hockey team achieved a historic victory. The headwaters of the Hudson River, discovered in 1872, highlight the region's geographical significance.

What is the size of Adera Park in relation to New York State?

• 1/2 of New York State

• 1/3 of New York State

• 1/5 of New York State

• 1/10 of New York State

How many times larger is Adera Park compared to California's Yosemite?

• 8 times

• 6 times

• 7 times

• 5 times

How is the Adera mountain range uniquely formed?

• As a series of peaks

• As a long chain

• As a giant dome

• As a flat plateau

What was the state of the Adera region 5 million years ago?

• A flat region

• A desert

• A mountain range

• A series of valleys

What significant event took place at Lake Placid in 1980?

• The formation of the Adera dome

• The discovery of the Hudson River

• The Miracle on Ice

• The first Winter Olympics

When were the headwaters of the Hudson River discovered?

• 1600

• 1900

• 1980

• 1872

What is the significance of the waterway to the west of the Hudson River?

• It was used for fishing

• It powered cities and towns

• It was a tourist attraction

• It was a natural barrier