Prudhoe Basics
Oil Production Facts
Arctic Wildlife
Extreme Temperatures
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This is the largest oil field in North America.

What is Prudhoe Bay

100

The oil extracted from Prudhoe Bay is primarily transported through the Trans Alaska pipeline, stretches for how many miles.

What is 800 Miles

100

This mammal is commonly found near Prudhoe Bay and is adapted to the Arctic environment.

What is the Polar Bear

100

This wind related phenomenon, common in Prudhoe Bay, can make already low temperatures feel much colder, sometimes below -80 degrees Fahrenheit .

What is wind chill

200

This pipeline, one of the world's largest, transports oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.

What is the Trans-Alaska Pipeline

200

The percentage of Alaska's total oil production has historically come from Prudhoe Bay.

What is 50%

200

This large herbivore, often seen near Prudhoe Bay, migrates across the tundra in search of food.

What is the Caribou

200

During summer, Prudhoe Bay experiences this phenomenon where the sun remains visible for 24 hours.

What is the Midnight Sun

400

Prudhoe Bay is located near this Arctic Ocean sea, which influences its climate.

What is the Beaufort Sea

400

The oil extracted from Prudhoe Bay is classified as this type of crude, known for it's low sulfur content.

What is Sweet Crude Oil

400

This large herbivore, found in Prudhoe Bay, is known for its thick fur and massive curved horns.

What is a Muskox

400

The lowest recorded temperature is approximately this bone-chilling figure.

What is -60 degrees Fahrenheit

600

Prudhoe Bay oilfield was discovered by Arco in which year?

What is 1968

600

The Trans Alaska pipeline this many pump stations to transport oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.

What is 11 pump stations

600

These small burrowing rodents are a key prey species for many predators in the Prudhoe Bay ecosystem.

What are Lemmings

600

The average winter temperature in Prudhoe Bay hovers around this freezing point.

What is -20 degrees Fahrenheit

1200

Prudhoe Bay spans approximately this many square miles?

What is 213 square miles.

1200

Prudhoe Bay oilfield reached its peak production in this decade, producing over 1.5 million barrels per day.

What is the 1980's

1200

This iconic Arctic bird, known for its black and white plumage, migrates to Prudhoe Bay during the summer.

What is the Arctic Tern

1200

During winter, Prudhoe Bay experiences this phenomenon, where the sun doesn't rise for about two months.

What is Polar Night