Animals in Alaska
What is the most common type of bear around Ketchikan?
Black Bear
What is green & grows on many trees in Ketchikan because of all the rain?
Moss
Name 2 animals found in tide pools
Starfish, sea urchin, crabs, sea anemone, mussels, barnacles, etc.
What should you wear when you go out in the rain?
Rain jacket or rain boots
What city is known as the Salmon Capital of the World?
Ketchikan
Which animal has a thick coat and big paws that help it walk on snow?
Polar Bear
What type of forest covers Southeast Alaska?
Temperate Rainforest
What animal has 8 arms and can change color?
Octopus
When you go out in nature and there is no trash can, what should you do with your trash?
Bring it with you until you can throw it away.
What is the state capital?
Juneau
What type of fish swim back upstream to lay their eggs?
Salmon
What is the name of the forest in Ketchikan?
Tongass National Forest
What are the two most common types of whales to see around Ketchikan?
Orcas and Humpbacks
You're at the beach and find some cool shells. What should you do?
Leave them where you found them. They might be someone's home!
How do most tourists get to Ketchikan in the summer?
Cruise ships
Which Alaskan animal can weigh more than 1,000 pounds and hibernate in winter?
Grizzly Bear
What is Alaska's State Tree?
Sitka Spruce
What ocean plant can grow into large underwater forests?
Kelp/seaweed
What is one thing you should do if you get separated from your group on a hike?
Stay calm, stay where you are, or tell another adult if you can.
What is Alaska's state bird?
Bald eagle
Name 3 of the 5 species of Salmon in Alaska
King (or Chinook), Silver (or Coho), Sockeye, Pink, or Chum
What does it mean to be a temperate rainforest?
Lots of rain but mild temperatures
Why do whales migrate to Alaska in the summer?
For food
What should you do if someone in your group is walking much slower than everyone else?
Slow down and stay together
Name 2 other towns in Southeast Alaska, besides Ketchikan.
Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg, Haines, Juneau, Craig, Metlakatla, etc.