Yellowstone National Park
Channel Islands
Gates of the Arctic National Park/The Grand Canyon
The One and Only Ivan
Vocabulary
100

Name the states that Yellowstone borders

Wyoming, Idaho and Montana

100

Where are the Channel Islands located?

Off the coast of California 

100

Where is Gates of Arctic National Park located?

Northern Alaska 

100

What type of animal is Ivan 

Silverback gorilla 

100

Define threadbare

old and worn out

200

Name 2 animals found in Yellowstone National Park 

the gray wolf

Canada Lynx 

Grizzly Bear

Bison

200

Name a bird found only on Santa Cruz (part of the Channel Islands)

The Island Scrub Jay

200

Name 2 animals found in the Gates of the Arctic National Park 

Bald eagle

Brown bear

200

What talent does Ivan have that helps the animals find a new home?

Ivan is an artist.

200

Define lush 

richness of growth 

300

Which was the first National Park?

Yellowstone National Park 

300

True or false

Over 1,000 species of marine plants and animals can be found within Channel Islands kelp forests.

True

300

How many national parks are located in the U.S.?

63

300

Name the elephants in The One and Only Ivan 

Stella and Ruby 

300

Define scowl 

a facial expression of dislike 

400

What are ways you can protect wildlife in Yellowstone National Park?

Avoid approaching or feeding animals

Stay on the boardwalk in thermal areas

400

Which large seal is found around the Channel Islands?

The Northern Elephant Seal 

400

Where is the Grand Canyon located?

Arizona 

400

The One and Only Ivan is based on a true story.

True 

400

Define foraging 

searching for food 

500

What is the most famous geyser at Yellowstone National Park?

How often does Old Faithful erupt?

Old Faithful


Between 44 minutes and 2 hours 

500

True or false.

Sea Otters use their sensitive whiskers to locate small creatures in the kelp beds and crevices around the Channel Islands.  

True

500

Which river carved out the Grand Canyon?

The Colorado River 

500

What is the name of the young girl who likes to draw in The One and Only Ivan?

Julia (George's daughter)

500

Define bristly

stiff and prickly