Animals
Name one animal in Yellowstone
Moose, bear, elk, fish, wolves, etc.
Name one natural disaster we have in Texas.
Earthquakes, tornados, etc.
What is the river that runs through Yellowstone? (hint- its in the name)
Yellowstone River
What century did a mini ice age start in Yellowstone?
1400s.
What is the name of the major lake in Yellowstone?
What season is it easier to spot animals in? (summer or winter)
winter- they stand out against the snow
What two major disasters happen at Yellowstone?
Volcano and Earthquakes
What three states makeup Yellowstone?
Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Were private automobiles allowed in the park when it first opened?
No, they weren't allowed until 1915.
How likely is it that the Yellowstone super volcano will erupt tomorrow?
Not very likely.
What animal did they get rid of in the 1930s?
Wolves
Where should you go in an earthquake?
Outside to open ground, a doorway, a closet.
Do more people die from falling in the hot springs or wild animal attacks?
Did Lewis and Clark explore Yellowstone?
No- they got within 50 miles of it.
What does Yellowstone sit on top of?
A supervolcano.
What should you do if you come into contact with a moose?
RUN
How many major eruptions has Yellowstone volcano had? (hint- its more than 1 less than 5)
3
4 million
Was Old Faithful named before or after Yellowstone became a national park?
Before.
How often does Old Faithful go off? (famous geyser that is named after going off around 17 times daily)
Roughly every 44-94 minutes
Around 67.
1-3 mm
What two things make the rainbow colors in the Grand Prismatic Spring?
The temperature and microbats
What year did Yellowstone become a national park?
1872
What is happening to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone?
It is "rusting".