Dams
Name one Dam near us?
Pokegama Dam, Winnie Dam, Blandin Dam, Sandy Lake Dam, Leech Lake Dam, Knutson Dam
What is one unit of measurement for temperature?
Kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit
How can you determine the age of a tree?
Counting the rings inside the trunk
What does the abbreviation PFD stand for?
Personal Floatation Device
What animal builds dams to use as a shelter and home?
Beaver
Name one thing Dams are used for
Flood Control, Water Supply, Hydropower, Navigation, & Recreation
At what temperature does water freeze?
32 Degrees (F)
What are the most beneficial things trees do for us?
Exchange co2 with OXYGEN for us to breathe
What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below normal body temperature. It can happen when swimming in 70 degree water or below
What insect depends most on sight rather than sound to find mates?
Fireflies
What source of power can some dams produce?
Hydropower
What is the center of a hurricane called?
The Eye
Identify *this* tree leaf
Varies
What age do kids have to wear a life jacket on the boat in Minnesota?
Under 10 years old
What color is an albino animal?
Lacking all color (white)
How many feet should people stay away from a dam when fishing, boating or swimming?
300 Feet
Which travels faster in a storm? Thunder or lightning
Lightning
What tree species sheds its needles like leaves in the Fall?
Tamarack
What is one thing Park Rangers do?
Encourage people to be safe around water (wear life jackets)
Protect Natural Resources
Enforce Rules
What do beavers eat?
Beavers are herbivores - Leaves, bark, twigs & shrubs. Favorite trees: Aspen, birch, oak, & Maple
True or false
Fish are not able to pass through dams
Precipitation
What is the Minnesota State Tree?
Red Pine
What is a type IV Throwable device, and are they required on boats 16 feet and longer?
Yes. A Type IV throwable is a floatation device designed to be thrown to a person in the water
What letter formation do geese fly?
V formation