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Alaska Fun Facts Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the 49th state? Find out in my latest quiz on fun facts about the states.

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bullymom

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,754

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2848

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (4/10), JanIQ (4/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In fall and winter, Alaska hosts the world's largest group of __________. Hint

Migrating salmon

Whale watchers

Pharmaceutical salesmen

Bald eagles

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many rivers does Alaska have? Hint

Over 500 but under 1000

Over 3,000

Between 1,500- 1,800

About 2,700

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Alaskan city is the northernmost in the US? Hint

Juneau

Nome

Barrow

Anchorage

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of which of these is Alaska the nation's largest producer? Hint

copper

phosphorus

lead

zinc

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Alaskan Libby Riddles noted for? Hint

First woman to win the Iditarod

Mayor of Anchorage

Olympic skier

First woman congressman from Alaska

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia? Hint

Sitka

Anchorage

Nome

Talkeetna

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Alaskan National Park is the nation's largest? Hint

Denali

Wrangell- St. Elias

Kenai

Chugach

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Alaska Highway runs from _______ to _______. Hint

Dawson Creek, Can.- Delta Junction, Alaska

Vancouver, Canada- Nome, Alaska

Anchorage- Fairbanks

Seward- Barrow

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Question 9 of 10

9. What's the meaning of the term 'Cheechako'? Hint

Alaskan native

Newcomer to Alaska

Someone who summers in Alaska

Boat used by Eskimos

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you ordered muktuk, what would you be served? Hint

Raw whale blubber

Fried salmon

Seal meat

Grilled ptarmigan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In fall and winter, Alaska hosts the world's largest group of __________.

Answer: Bald eagles

More than 3,500 bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River each fall and winter. They're attracted by the large number of salmon in this spot.

2. How many rivers does Alaska have?

Answer: Over 3,000

The largest of these is the Yukon, which flows for 1,980 miles into the Bering Sea.

3. What Alaskan city is the northernmost in the US?

Answer: Barrow

It's only 800 miles from the North Pole. Wonder if Santa stops there first?

4. Of which of these is Alaska the nation's largest producer?

Answer: zinc

Other minerals mined in Alaska are silver, gold, and coal.

5. What is Alaskan Libby Riddles noted for?

Answer: First woman to win the Iditarod

In 1985 she won the Iditarod, Alaska's famous 1,049-mile dogsled race. Her time, from Anchorage to Nome, was 18 days, 2 minutes, 17 seconds.

6. What was the capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia?

Answer: Sitka

7. Which Alaskan National Park is the nation's largest?

Answer: Wrangell- St. Elias

It encompasses 12.4 million acres, including ten of America's highest peaks.

8. The Alaska Highway runs from _______ to _______.

Answer: Dawson Creek, Can.- Delta Junction, Alaska

The Alaska Highway runs 1,523 miles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, to Delta Junction, Alaska.

9. What's the meaning of the term 'Cheechako'?

Answer: Newcomer to Alaska

Term meaning first-time Alaskan traveller or newcomer to the area.

10. If you ordered muktuk, what would you be served?

Answer: Raw whale blubber

This is considered a delicacy by the Eskimos. Muktuk can also be served boiled.

Source: Author bullymom

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