Geography
Where is Olympic National Park located?
Washington State, USA.
Name one animal that lives in the park.
Deer, elk, marmot or mountain goat.
What does wildlife mean?
Animals and plants living in nature
Can visitors go hiking in the park? (Yes or No)
Yes.
Olympic National Park is in the USA. True or False?
True
Which ocean is near the park?
The Pacific Ocean
Which animal can visitors sometimes see in the ocean near the park?
Whales.
What does fragile mean?
Easily damaged/broke
Name one winter sport visitors can enjoy at Hurricane Ridge.
Skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing.
Visitors can see mountains in the park. True or False?
True
What is the name of the highest mountain in the park?
Mount Olympus.
Name two animals that live in the park.
Any two animals mentioned in the text.
Complete the phrase: temperate ______.
Rainforest.
What can visitors do in the rivers and lakes?
Kayaking, canoeing or fishing in permitted areas.
Fishing is allowed in every lake and river in the park. True or False?
False
How much of the park is classified as wilderness?
95%.
What is special about endemic species?
They are found naturally only in a particular area.
What is the difference between common and endemic species?
Common species live in many places; endemic species are restricted to a particular area.
Why should visitors check the tides before walking along the coast?
Rising tides can cut visitors off from the shore.
Visitors can use telescopes to observe the night sky. True or False?
True
Name three different landscapes found in the park.
Mountains, rainforests, coastline.
Why are there so many different plants and animals in the park?
Because the park has many different ecosystems and habitats.
Complete the sentence: “The park has great ______, with many different plants and animals.”
Biodiversity.
What can visitors do at night to learn about stars and planets?
Join a guided astronomy tour and use telescopes.
The park's motto encourages visitors to take natural objects home as souvenirs. True or False?
False