GEOGRAPHY
Alaska is about three times the size of what European country?
France
In what year did Alaska become the 49th U.S. state?
1959
What type of climate is Alaska famous for?
A cold northern climate
What is Alaska's largest private-industry employer?
The fishing and seafood industry
What nickname is Alaska known by: "The Last ______"?
Frontier
What is Alaska's largest lake?
Lake Iliama
Who originally inhabited Alaska?
Indigenous peoples
About how many hours a day can the summer sun shine in Alaska?
20 hours
What is Alaska's largest source of revenue?
The oil and natural gas industry
What is Alaska's state sport?
Dog sledding
Alaska is less than 50 miles from what country?
Russia
Which country colonized Alaska in the 18th century?
Russia
How cold can temperatures get in Alaska?
-80°F (-62°C)
Question: What percentage of the oil produced in the United States comes from Alaska?
25%
What is the name of Alaska's largest sporting event?
The Iditarod
What is the highest peak in North America?
Denali peak
About what percentage of Alaska's population is Native American?
15%
What spectacular natural phenomenon can be seen from Fairbanks an average of 243 days a year?
The aurora borealis / Northern Lights
What is the name of the 800-mile pipeline that carries oil to Valdez?
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline
During the Klondike Gold Rush, miners traded gold for what food?
Potatoes
Which bodies of water border Alaska?
The Arctic Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Bering Sea
What does 'Alyeska' mean in Aleutian?
great land
What percentage of the world’s glaciers are found in Alaska?
More than half.
Up to how many barrels of oil per hour can the Trans-Alaska Pipeline move?
88,000 barrels
What are Alaska's only two metropolitan areas?
Anchorage and Fairbanks