Alaska Fun Facts

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1. In fall and winter, Alaska hosts the world's largest group of __________. Migrating salmon Whale watchers Pharmaceutical salesmen Bald eagles

2. How many rivers does Alaska have? Over 500 Over 3,000 Between 1,500- 1,800 About 2,700

3. What Alaskan city is the northernmost in the US? Barrow Anchorage Nome Juneau

4. Of which of these is Alaska the nation's largest producer? copper phosphorus lead zinc

5. What is Alaskan Libby Riddles noted for? First woman congressman from Alaska Olympic skier First woman to win the Iditarod Mayor of Anchorage

6. What was the capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia? Nome Talkeetna Anchorage Sitka

7. Which Alaskan National Park is the nation's largest? Denali Chugach Kenai Wrangell- St. Elias

8. The Alaska Highway runs from _______ to _______. Anchorage- Fairbanks Seward- Barrow Vancouver, Canada- Nome, Alaska Dawson Creek, Can.- Delta Junction, Alaska

9. What's the meaning of the term 'Cheechako'? Alaskan native Boat used by Eskimos Someone who summers in Alaska Newcomer to Alaska

10. If you ordered muktuk, what would you be served? Raw whale blubber Fried salmon Seal meat Grilled ptarmigan