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What is Alaska's official state sport?

dog mushing. The Alaska Legislature adopted this in 1972.

Which of these was not a place occupied by the Japanese troops during World War II?

Attaska. These were the only parts of North America occupied by Japanese troops during World War II.

What is Alaska's largest city in population?

Anchorage. Alaska's second largest city is Fairbanks. The third is Juneau.

On what date did Alaska officially became the property of the United States?

October 18, 1867. The purchase of Alaska was called 'Seward's Folly' by many Americans.

What is Alaska's official state gemstone?

Jade.

In what year did Bennie Benson design Alaska's state flag?

1926. Bennie Benson was only 13 years old when he designed Alaska's state flag.

In what year did Mount Augustine errupt?

1986. A player told me that Mt. Augustine is 104 miles southwest of Anchorage.

True or False? Alaska contains the largest national forest in the United States.

True & t. The name of this forest is the Tongass National Forest.

True or False? Juneau is only accessible by boat or plane.

True & T. The is the only capital city in the United States that is only accessible by boat or plane.

What is the lowest recorded temperature for Alaska?

-80 degrees F. This temperature was recorded at Prospect Creek Camp in 1971.