Alaska’s Geography
This is the capital of Alaska.
What is Juneau?
This large animal is often seen in Alaska’s rivers, especially during salmon spawning season.
What is a bear?
Alaska became the 49th state of the U.S. on this date.
What is January 3, 1959?
Alaska is home to the northernmost city in the U.S. called ____.
What is Barrow (now called Utqiaġvik)?
This wild fish, known for its red flesh and rich flavor, is a staple in Alaskan diets.
What is salmon?
This national park in Alaska is larger than the state of Delaware
What is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
This bird, the state bird of Alaska, is known for its distinctive call and is often seen in the wild.
What is the Willow Ptarmigan?
This explorer is famous for his expeditions to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century.
Who is Captain James Cook?
The ____ is Alaska’s state flower, which is also found in many other parts of the northern hemisphere.
What is the Forget-Me-Not?
This type of berry, often used in jams, pies, and desserts, grows in the wild across Alaska.
What is a blueberry?
The longest river in Alaska is the ____ River
What is the Yukon River?
This sea mammal is known for its tusks and spends time both on land and in the water, and it can often be seen in Alaska's coastal regions.
What is a walrus?
This event in 1964 was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in North America, and it affected much of Alaska.
What is the Great Alaska Earthquake?
This fruit is Alaska’s official state fruit.
What is the Alaska blueberry?
This traditional Alaskan dish is made with fermented fish or whale blubber and is an important part of indigenous diets.
What is fermented fish or muktuk?
Alaska has over 3,000 of these, making it the most in any U.S. state.
What are glaciers?
The ____ is a famous migratory bird that flies from Alaska to warmer climates during the winter months.
What is a sandpiper?
Alaska’s ____ Day celebrates its history and culture, often featuring parades and events.
What is Alaska Day?
This is the name of the famous mountain range that includes Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America.
What is the Alaska Range?
This hearty stew is often made with caribou, moose, or other meats, along with vegetables and potatoes.
What is caribou stew or Alaskan stew?
The ____ Archipelago is a group of islands off the southern coast of Alaska.
What is the Alexander Archipelago?
This large animal is the largest land mammal in North America, with populations found in Alaska.
What is the moose?
This group of indigenous people is native to Alaska and is known for their unique art, language, and culture.
Who are the Inuit (or the Aleut, depending on region)?
Alaska is known for having over 3 million of these, which makes up one-sixth of the entire world's supply.
What are lakes?
This sweet treat, made from a combination of berries, sugar, and sometimes butter, is a favorite in Alaskan kitchens and often served as a dessert.
What is Alaskan berry crisp or Alaska berry cobbler?