Question 1: Black bears are endemic to…
- North America
- South America
- Asia
Correct Answer: North America
Fact: Black bears are the smallest species of bear on the continent, often inhabiting forested areas. They can be found in Canada, the United States—including Alaska—and northern Mexico. Luckily, we don't have to worry about the preservation of these bears; they have a safe spot among the least-concern species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list.
Question 2: Which road is the Shenandoah National Park famous for?
- Skyline Drive
- Park Loop Road
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Correct Answer: Skyline Drive
Fact: The Skyline Drive runs among the Blue Ridge Mountains through Shenandoah National Park. This 105-mile road is one of the National Parkways—spectacular roadways within protected areas—and part of State Route 48 in Virginia.
Question 3: What is Smokey Bear the symbol of?
- Significance of smoke alarms
- Campfires
- Wildfire prevention
Correct Answer: Wildfire prevention
Fact: The character has been a well-known figure in campaigns against wildfires since 1944. When a real bear cub survived a fire in Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico in 1950, he was named Smokey after the advertising icon, and was sent to the National Zoo in Washington, DC, where he lived for 26 years.