official state designations
Capital of Alaska
Juneau
What town in Alaska had the most damage from the recent wind storm?
Palmer or Wasilla
What is the largest vegetable at the state fair?
Pumpkin (2051 pounds = 1 ton)
What do you call a lecture made in public? A public address?
A speech
What is the official state mammal?
Moose
What is the name of the highest mountain in North America?
Denali
Name three breeds of salmon found in Alaska?
Coho, Chinook, Sockeye (pink, chum) (also known as silvers, kings, red)
What do you call a gathering when people walk from one place to another, to bring attention to a political issue?
a march
What is the name of the biggest bear in Alaska?
polar bear (2200 pounds or 998 kilograms)
The great Alaska earthquake was the biggest in US history. What year did it occur?
1964
What is the name of the famous Alaska dog race?
Iditarod
What do call activity that is just for fun? Also, another word for a motor home is a __________ vehicle.
recreational
What is the name of the current Governor of Alaska?
Dunleavy
There are 50 states in Alaska. What number is Alaska?
49
What is it called when you fish to feed your household for the winter?
Subsistence fishing
Martin Luther King Jr. fought against separating people based upon the color of their skin. What is that called?
segregation
How many stars does the Alaska flag have?
8 gold stars
What are two types of animals (reptiles) we don't have in Alaska
snakes, lizards, or freshwater turtles
What do Alaskans call someone who has been in Alaska for many years?
Sourdough