Alaska Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. Alaska is home to the largest national forest in the United States. What is it called?

1. Olympic National Forest
2. Tongass National Forest
3. Chugach National Forest
4. Sitka National Forest

17. Which river in Alaska is one of the longest and is known for its significant salmon runs?

1. Yukon River
2. Tanana River
3. Copper River
4. Kenai River

18. What is the phenomenon called when colorful lights, known as the Northern Lights, dance in the sky near the North Pole?

1. Polar Twilight
2. Aurora Borealis
3. Midnight Sun
4. Ice Fog

19. In 1959, Alaska became the...............state of the United States.

1. 47th
2. 49th
3. 50th
4. 51st

20. Which strait separates Alaska from Russia?

1. Bering Strait
2. Davis Strait
3. Denmark Strait
4. Hudson Strait

21. What is the state sport of Alaska, often associated with the Iditarod race?

1. Ice Hockey
2. Dog Mushing
3. Cross-Country Skiing
4. Snowboarding

22. Which geological feature in Alaska is the world's largest contiguous glacier system?

1. Hubbard Glacier
2. Columbia Glacier
3. Malaspina Glacier
4. Mendenhall Glacier

23. The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in which Alaskan body of water, causing significant environmental damage?

1. Cook Inlet
2. Prince William Sound
3. Bristol Bay
4. Aleutian Islands

24. What is the traditional Alaskan Native dwelling, typically made of wood and sod, known as?

1. Igloo
2. Teepee
3. Yurt
4. Quinzhee

25. Which Native Alaskan language is one of the official languages of the state, alongside English?

1. Inuktitut
2. Aleut
3. Yup'ik
4. Navajo