Yellowstone National Park Quiz

What makes Yellowstone National Park stand out among the 63 National Parks in the United States?

• It is the largest park in the US.

• It was the first National Park established.

• It has the most diverse wildlife.

• It is the most visited park.

What event marked the beginning of the story of Yellowstone National Park?

• The discovery of geysers in the area.

• The first expedition by fur trappers.

• The Louisiana Purchase of 1803.

• The signing of the National Park Act.

Which expedition first documented and mapped the Yellowstone area?

• The Washburn-Langford Expedition.

• The Cook-Folsom-Peterson Expedition.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition.

• The Hayden Geological Survey.

Who was inspired by Langford's lectures to lead a significant expedition to Yellowstone?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden

• Jay Cooke

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the primary goal of Hayden's expedition to Yellowstone?

• To mine for precious metals.

• To establish a military base.

• To document and protect the natural wonders.

• To find a new trade route.

Which President signed the bill to establish Yellowstone as a National Park?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a major challenge in enforcing the protection of Yellowstone after it was established as a National Park?

• Lack of public interest.

• No governmental funding for protection.

• Natural disasters in the area.

• Opposition from neighboring countries.

Who was the first superintendent of Yellowstone National Park?

• Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden

• Henry D. Washburn

• Nathaniel P. Langford

• Jay Cooke

When did the National Park Service take over the management of Yellowstone?

• 1945

• 1920

• 1917

• 1872

How many visitors did Yellowstone National Park have in 2021?

• 4.8 million

• 2.5 million

• 1 million

• 34,500