Wildlife
This type of deer is known for its massive antlers and is common in Alaska.
What is a moose?
This method of purifying water kills most germs.
What is boiling?
This is the largest mountain range in the western U.S.
What are the Rocky Mountains?
The Appalachian Trail runs from Georgia to this northeastern state.
What is Maine?
California experiences frequent small ones of these events due to the San Andreas Fault.
What are earthquakes?
This large bear species is often called the "King of the Arctic."
What is a polar bear?
This shelter made from snow blocks can save your life in extreme cold.
What is an igloo?
Yellowstone National Park is in this state.
What is Wyoming?
Lewis and Clark explored much of this huge territory purchased from France.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
These massive fires can sweep through forests during dry seasons.
What are wildfires?
This venomous snake is found across much of the southern U.S. and uses a rattling tail to warn predators.
What is a Rattlesnake?
This simple tool uses a magnet to show direction.
What is a compass?
The Great Smoky Mountains are located mostly in these two states.
What are Tennessee and North Carolina?
This famous trail was traveled by settlers moving westward in the 1800s.
What is the Oregon Trail?
This fast-moving snow disaster can happen in the Rocky Mountains.
What is an avalanche?
Name the fish that swims upstream to spawn and is a staple in Alaskan diets.
What is salmon?
In survival situations, you should always prioritize these three needs: __________, __________, and __________.
What are shelter, water, and food?
The Sierra Nevada mountains are mainly in this U.S. state.
What is California?
This famous expedition mapped parts of Alaska’s coast in the 18th century.
What is Captain James Cook’s expedition?
When hurricanes hit U.S. coastal states, they often cause this sudden overflow of water inland.
What is a storm surge (or flooding)?
This small, clever mammal is known for building dens and surviving harsh winters.
What is the Arctic fox?
You should always purify this natural resource before consuming it.
What is water?
This national park is home to North America's tallest peak, Denali.
What is Denali National Park?
This route, stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, is a famous long-distance hiking trail.
What is the Appalachian Trail?
Landslides are common in mountainous areas after heavy __________.
What is rain?