Alaska
What number state is Alaska?
The 49th state
What is a sled dog?
Any canine, used in arctic places to pull a sled across snow or ice.
How many dogs are on a sled racing team?
4 to 6 dogs
How many miles is the Alaska Range?
600 miles
How do you stay warm while camping?
A fire
What is Alaska's state animal?
The moose
What is the most common type of sled dog?
The Alaskan husky
How fast do sled dogs run in a short race?
up to 20 miles per hour.
How much snow fall does the Alaska Range get every year?
76.4 inches
What is an igloo?
An igloo is a shelter made of suitable snow
What mountain range is in Alaska?
Alaskan Range
How much weight can a sled dog pull?
A single dog can pull up to 85 ponds!
What are the dogs behind the lead dog called?
swing dogs
How many mountains are in the Alaska Range?
3,844 mountains
What are camping necessities?
Food, water, matches, map, and shelter ...
What is the average temperature in winter in Alaska?
20- -10 degrees ferinheight
How long can a sled dog run for?
up to 90 miles in 24 hours
On average how many calories does a sled dog eat during a race?
up to 15,000 calories
What is the most popular mountain in the Alaska Range?
Denali
what do sled racers make there jackets out of?
Jackets made from hides and wool
When did Alaska become a state?
January 3,1959
How much does an Alaskan husky cost?
1,000 to 1,500 u.s. dollars
How long is the lditarod?
roughly 1,000 miles!
What is the highest point in the Alaska Range?
20,308 ft above sea level
What is the sled called used during a dog sled race?
a toboggan