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? About 2,700 Over 500 Over 3,000 Between 1,500- 1,800

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

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

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

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 Wrangell- St. Elias Kenai Chugach

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? Grilled ptarmigan Seal meat Raw whale blubber Fried salmon