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 ? northwest corner of Alaska northeast corner of Alaska southeast corner of Alaska southwest corner of Alaska

2. What is the name of the mountain range which serves as the backbone of the Refuge ? Ivvavik Range Vuntut Range Brooks Range Mardy 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...? Yukon River Porcupine River McKenzie 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..? penguins musk oxen polar bears Dall sheep

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 Area 13 1001 Area 1002 Area

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? Kongakut River Jago River Canning River Hulahula River

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