Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

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1. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge includes nearly 20 million acres (about the size of South Carolina). Where is it located ? northeast corner of Alaska southeast corner of Alaska northwest corner of Alaska southwest corner of Alaska

2. What is the name of the mountain range which serves as the backbone of the Refuge ? Brooks Range Mardy Range Vuntut Range Ivvavik Range

3. The Refuge is largely comprised of tundra (grass and sedge dominated vegetation) under which is a permanently frozen layer. This layer is known as ... ? Answer: (One Word - sometimes called a 'frozen desert')

4. Each spring, the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain is the calving ground for a herd of caribou. Which river is this herd named after...? Porcupine River McKenzie River Yukon River Beaufort River

5. Nearly 180 species of birds have been seen on the Arctic Refuge. They come from how many continents to breed, rest, or feed here ? five three four two

6. Forty-five species of mammals live on the Refuge. Which of the following is NOT one of them..? Dall sheep polar bears penguins musk oxen

7. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has many roads, lodging, and campsites. True or False..? Answer: (One Word)

8. What is the name of the study area, for oil and gas development, in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? Area 51 1002 Area 1001 Area Area 13

9. One of the best ways to sample the diversity of the Refuge habitats, and inhabitants, is by rafting or canoeing down the Refuge's longest north-flowing river. What is this river's name? Jago River Canning River Hulahula River Kongakut River

10. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is just a big, desolate piece of land. True or False...? Answer: (One Word)