Plants
I am a tall dark green tree that never loses its needles. I produce cones. Who am I?
A conifer tree
People have invented fancy boxes and hangs to keep their food away from me. They also carry really strong pepper spray in case I get too close. Who am I?
A bear
What does GYE stand for?
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
I am a rock formed through layers and layers of buried, compacted, sediment. What am I?
Sedimentary
Where is the nearest Trader Joes? (Hint: it's in Utah)
Salt Lake City
I am a tall tree with white bark. I look like a birch tree, and I have leaves that shake in the wind. Who am I?
An aspen tree.
I have long legs to help me walk through the snow, and thick fur to keep me warm in the winter. I have a long piece of fur (called a dewlap) hanging off my chin to keep water from dribbling down my neck. Who am I?
A moose
What was the first national park in the USA?
Yellowstone National Park.
I am a rock changed by intense heat and pressure. What am I?
Metamorphic
What is a glacier?
A flowing river of ice that carves the landscape
I am a short, stubby bush that likes to live in sunny, windy places. My leaves smell nice. Who am I?
I am a large black bird. I am not a raptor, but I behave like one. My tail is shaped like a diamond. Who am I?
A raven
How many national parks have public airports inside of them?
Just one. Grand Teton National Park.
I am a rock formed when hot lava cools and solidifies. What am I?
Igneous
What is the difference between something that is abiotic and something that is biotic?
Biotic things are living (or used to be alive) and abiotic things have never been alive.
I am a high elevation environment. I look rocky and snowy from afar, but up close, I contain small plants and lichen. I am a type of skiing. Who am I?
Alpine
After you hike, check your legs for me! I carry Rocky Mountain fever. Who am I?
A tick
What large ocean does the Snake River flow into?
The Pacific Ocean.
How old are the Tetons?
Ten million years old
What is the continental divide?
A geographical divide in the river system, where a drop of water will eventually flow into either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean
This is a precious resource in the West, that drives what type of plant can grow in an area. What am I?
Water
I have the second longest land migration of any animal in North America. I move south every winter to avoid the snow. My fur is light in color and I have antlers. Who am I?
A pronghorn antelope
What states are part of the GYE?
Wyoming, Idaho, Montana
What do you call the large buildup of sediment surrounding a glacial lake?
A moraine
How many elevators are in the state of Wyoming?
2