1: What is the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast of the United States found within Acadia National Park?
A: Mount Katahdin
B: Mount Desert Island
C: Cadillac Mountain
D: Mount Washington
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Cadillac Mountain is the tallest mountain along the eastern coastline of the United States.
2: In what year was Acadia National Park established as Sieur de Monts National Monument by President Woodrow Wilson?
A: 1901
B: 1916
C: 1929
D: 1933
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The park was initially established as Sieur de Monts National Monument on July 8, 1916.
3: By what name was Acadia National Park known when it was first redesignated in 1919?
A: Lafayette National Park
B: Rockefeller National Park
C: Cadillac National Park
D: Bar Harbor National Park
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The park was renamed and redesignated as Lafayette National Park in 1919, before being renamed to Acadia National Park in 1929.
4: How large is Acadia National Park in total area as of 2017?
A: 10,000 acres
B: 25,000 acres
C: 49,075 acres
D: 100,000 acres
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Acadia National Park encompasses a total of 49,075 acres.
5: Which activity is NOT permitted on the historic carriage roads within Acadia National Park?
A: Horseback riding
B: Motorized vehicles
C: Bicycling
D: Hiking
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Motor vehicles are prohibited on the historic carriage roads, which were designed and financed by John D. Rockefeller Jr.
6: Who is known as the “Father of Acadia National Park”?
A: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
B: George B. Dorr
C: Charles Eliot
D: Woodrow Wilson
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: George B. Dorr is called the “Father of Acadia National Park” for his efforts in establishing the park.
7: How many visitors did Acadia National Park have in 2020?
A: 1 million
B: 2.67 million
C: 3.42 million
D: 4 million
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Acadia National Park had 2,669,034 visitors in 2020.
8: Which Native American tribe’s traditional homeland includes Mount Desert Island?
A: Iroquois
B: Navajo
C: Wabanaki
D: Sioux
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Wabanaki people have inhabited the area called Acadia for over 10,000 years.
9: What is the name of the inlet nearly dividing Mount Desert Island into two parts?
A: Frenchman Bay
B: Eagle Lake
C: Somes Sound
D: Echo Lake
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Somes Sound is a fjard that nearly divides Mount Desert Island in half.
10: What is “Thunder Hole” famous for in Acadia National Park?
A: A natural arch formation
B: Loud crashing wave sounds
C: Highest cliff
D: Largest forest
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Thunder Hole is a crevasse into which waves crash loudly, creating a thunderous sound.
11: What type of ecosystem is predominant in Acadia National Park?
A: Tropical rainforest
B: Desert
C: Coniferous forest
D: Wetland
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Acadia National Park is predominantly covered by spruce-fir coniferous forests.
12: Which famous philanthropist financed and designed the carriage road system within the park?
A: Andrew Carnegie
B: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
C: Cornelius Vanderbilt
D: J.P. Morgan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The historic carriage road system was financed and designed by John D. Rockefeller Jr.
13: What is the annual festival celebrated in Acadia National Park that attracts many visitors?
A: Acadia Jazz Festival
B: Acadia Winter Festival
C: Acadia Night Sky Festival
D: Acadia Summer Festival
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Acadia Night Sky Festival celebrates the park’s dark skies and natural beauty.
14: What is the length of the Park Loop Road that offers scenic views in Acadia National Park?
A: 10 miles
B: 27 miles
C: 50 miles
D: 15 miles
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Park Loop Road is 27 miles long and offers many scenic viewpoints.
15: Which academic institution has a partnership with Acadia National Park for botanical research?
A: Harvard University
B: Yale University
C: College of the Atlantic
D: University of Maine
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The College of the Atlantic partners with Acadia National Park to maintain a herbarium for botanical research.
16: What is the name of the saltwater swimming beach in Acadia National Park?
A: Echo Lake Beach
B: Sand Beach
C: Jordan Pond Beach
D: Frenchman Bay Beach
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Sand Beach is a saltwater swimming area within Acadia National Park.
17: Which mountain offers the first sunrise view in the United States from October to March?
A: Black Mountain
B: Flying Mountain
C: Eagle Mountain
D: Cadillac Mountain
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: due to its height and location, Cadillac Mountain is the first place in the United States to witness the sunrise from October to March.
18: How many campgrounds are there on Mount Desert Island within Acadia National Park?
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: There are two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island within Acadia National Park: Blackwoods and Seawall.
19: When was the Green Mountain Cog Railway operational?
A: 1855-1860
B: 1888-1890
C: 1925-1927
D: 1901-1910
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Green Mountain Cog Railway operated from the shore of Eagle Lake to the summit of Cadillac Mountain from 1888 to 1890.
20: What was significant about the fire that occurred in Acadia National Park in 1947?
A: It was the first recorded fire
B: It burned over 10,000 acres
C: It resulted in the name change to Acadia
D: It led to national park status
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The fire in 1947 burned over 10,000 acres of Acadia National Park and also destroyed additional land outside the park.
21: Which scientist played a historical role in Acadia National Park as its first naturalist?
A: Charles W. Eliot
B: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
C: Arthur Stupka
D: Robert W. Reynolds
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Arthur Stupka was the first naturalist in Acadia National Park and the first NPS naturalist in the eastern US.
22: What is the main visitor center at Acadia National Park located?
A: Bar Harbor
B: Winter Harbor
C: Hulls Cove
D: Echo Lake
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The main visitor center of Acadia National Park is located at Hulls Cove, northwest of Bar Harbor.
23: Who were the original inhabitants of the area now known as Acadia National Park?
A: Navajo
B: Wabanaki
C: Iroquois
D: Sioux
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Wabanaki people have inhabited the area now known as Acadia National Park for over 10,000 years.
24: What significant event is commemorated in Acadia National Park’s name?
A: American Revolutionary Battles
B: French colonial history
C: Early Spanish Explorers
D: Indigenous Peace Treaties
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Acadia National Park is named in honor of the former French colony of Acadia, which once included parts of Maine.
25: Name a popular winter activity in Acadia National Park.
A: Mountain biking
B: Cross-country skiing
C: Rock climbing
D: Kayaking
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cross-country skiing is a popular winter activity in Acadia National Park.
26: What does the term “rusticator” historically refer to in the context of Acadia National Park?
A: Fur traders
B: Ice fishermen
C: Early tourists
D: Glacier climbers
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: “Rusticator” referred to early tourists who visited and stayed in modest accommodations on Mount Desert Island in the mid-1800s.
27: In which year did Bar Harbor face a record high in annual visitors?
A: 2018
B: 2021
C: 2020
D: 2019
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In 2021, Acadia National Park saw a record count of 4.07 million visitors.
28: What is the primary purpose of the annual Acadia Night Sky Festival?
A: Celebrating marine life
B: Promoting tourism
C: Observing and appreciating dark skies
D: Introducing winter sports
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is held to celebrate and appreciate the dark skies and natural beauty of the park.
29: What geological feature is a “glacial erratic” and can be found on South Bubble Mountain?
A: Bubble Rock
B: Cadillac Granite
C: Deer Island Boulder
D: Precipice Cliff
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Bubble Rock is a famous glacial erratic found on South Bubble Mountain in Acadia National Park.
30: Which governing body manages Acadia National Park?
A: Bureau of Land Management
B: Forestry Service
C: National Park Service
D: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Acadia National Park is managed by the National Park Service.
31: What historical event nearly destroyed the first French missionary colony established on Mount Desert Island?
A: American Revolutionary War
B: Franco-Dutch War
C: Attack by a vessel from the Colony of Virginia
D: Smallpox epidemic
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first French missionary colony was destroyed by an armed vessel sent from the Colony of Virginia.
32: What climate classification does Mount Desert Island mostly fall under?
A: Tropical rainforest
B: Desert
C: Humid continental
D: Mediterranean
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mount Desert Island has a warm-summer humid continental climate.
33: Which architect is credited with the idea of creating a park at Mount Desert Island?
A: Frank Lloyd Wright
B: Charles Eliot
C: Frederick Olmstead
D: Le Corbusier
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The landscape architect Charles Eliot is credited with the idea of creating the park at Mount Desert Island.
34: Which island component can visitors access only by walking over a sandbar during low tide?
A: Thompson Island
B: Bear Island
C: Bar Island
D: Great Island
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Bar Island can be accessed on foot over a sandbar at low tide.
35: How long is the average hiking trail network within Acadia National Park?
A: 25 miles
B: 50 miles
C: 100 miles
D: 125 miles
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: There are about 125 miles of hiking trails within Acadia National Park.
36: What ecosystem do coastal pools belong to?
A: Desert
B: Marshland
C: Intertidal zone
D: Mediterranean
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Coastal pools in Acadia National Park belong to the intertidal zone ecosystem.
37: What river brought European explorers to the region now known as Acadia National Park?
A: Penobscot River
B: St. Lawrence River
C: Hudson River
D: Connecticut River
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Penobscot River is near the region explored by Samuel de Champlain, leading to what is now Acadia National Park.
38: What preventative measure is taken in Acadia National Park to reduce wildfire risk and keep vistas clear?
A: Deforestation
B: Controlled burns
C: Constant watering
D: Tree plantations
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Prescribed burns are conducted to keep vistas clear and reduce wildfire risk.
39: Where is the Schoodic Education and Research Center located within Acadia National Park?
A: Isle au Haut
B: Bar Harbor
C: Schoodic Peninsula
D: Jordan Pond
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Schoodic Education and Research Center is located on the Schoodic Peninsula.
40: What is the title of the series written by Acadia’s first naturalist Arthur Stupka?
A: Nature Inspirations
B: Coastal Ecology
C: Nature Notes from Acadia
D: Exploring Mount Desert
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Arthur Stupka wrote, edited, and published a series titled “Nature Notes from Acadia.”
41: Which species was confirmed to be impacted by the white-nose syndrome in Acadia National Park?
A: Moose
B: Bats
C: Eagles
D: Whales
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome was confirmed in park bats in 2012.
42: Which one of these lighthouses is managed by Acadia National Park?
A: Portland Head Light
B: West Quoddy Head Light
C: Bass Harbor Head Light
D: Pemaquid Point Light
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Bass Harbor Head Light is managed by Acadia National Park.
43: What type of fossils has been found in abundance in the Presumpscot Formation within Acadia National Park?
A: Dinosaurs
B: Mammoths
C: Marine invertebrates
D: Birds
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Presumpscot Formation has yielded a diverse collection of marine invertebrate fossils.
44: Which type of animals are more commonly observed in Acadia National Park due to habitat constraints?
A: Large mammals
B: Small mammals
C: Apex predators
D: Birds of prey
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Smaller animals are better adapted to smaller habitats and are, therefore, more commonly observed than larger animals.
45: Which significant environmental change has lengthened the growing season in Acadia National Park?
A: Increased rainfall
B: Decreased humidity
C: Climate change
D: Decreased pollution
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Climate change has lengthened the growing season by nearly two months since the park’s founding.
46: Where can visitors find the Wild Gardens of Acadia within the park?
A: Bass Harbor Head Light
B: Cadillac Mountain Summit
C: Schoodic Peninsula
D: Sieur de Monts area
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Wild Gardens of Acadia are located in the Sieur de Monts area of the park.
47: When did Acadia National Park record the highest number of visitors to date?
A: 2015
B: 2023
C: 2021
D: 2009
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In 2021, Acadia National Park saw the highest number of visitors at 4.07 million.
48: Who was the park’s first superintendent?
A: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
B: Charles Eliot
C: George B. Dorr
D: Sheridan Steele
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: George B. Dorr served as the first superintendent of Acadia National Park.
49: What year did the naval base on the Schoodic Peninsula close, leading to the establishment of SERC?
A: 2000
B: 2002
C: 2005
D: 2010
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The naval base on the Schoodic Peninsula closed in 2002, and the SERC was established afterward.
50: What is the name of the sound that may lead to certain trail closures in spring to midsummer due to falcon nesting?
A: MDI Sound
B: Somes Sound
C: Echo Sound
D: Frenchman Sound
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Somes Sound may lead to certain trail closures due to falcon nesting periods.
51: Which type of trail is the Jordan Cliffs Trail classified under?
A: Novice
B: Intermediate
C: Advanced/Closed in spring for nesting
D: Expert
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Jordan Cliffs Trail is classified as advanced and is sometimes closed in spring to protect nesting falcons.
52: What percentage of wetlands make up the park’s composition?
A: 10%
B: 20%
C: 30%
D: 50%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: More than 20% of Acadia National Park is classified as wetland.
53: Which island in Acadia National Park requires advance reservation for lean-to shelter camping?
A: Bear Island
B: Isle au Haut
C: Bar Island
D: Baker Island
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lean-to shelters on Isle au Haut require advance reservation for camping.
54: What plant species thrives in bog environments in Acadia National Park?
A: Blueberry
B: Grass
C: Pitcher plant
D: Maple tree
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The pitcher plant is one of the species that thrive in bog environments within Acadia National Park.
55: How many significant mountains rise in the park?
A: 10
B: 15
C: 20
D: 26
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Twenty-six significant mountains rise within Acadia National Park.
56: What is the name of the invasive insect affecting red pines in Acadia?
A: Japanese beetle
B: Velvetworm
C: Red pine scale
D: Gypsy moth
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The red pine scale is an invasive insect confirmed to be affecting red pines in Acadia National Park.
57: Which animal is commonly known to breed on the intertidal zone of Acadia’s rocky coastline?
A: Lobster
B: Seal
C: Starfish
D: Seagull
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Starfish, among other marine species, inhabit and breed in the intertidal pools along the rocky coastline.
58: In which year did the Friends of Acadia form?
A: 1986
B: 1991
C: 2000
D: 2010
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Friends of Acadia was formed in 1986 to support the park through volunteer efforts and private philanthropy.
59: What significant natural feature provides habitats for 37 mammalian species in Acadia National Park?
A: Lakes and ponds
B: Mountain peaks
C: Sand dunes
D: Desert valleys
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The fourteen great ponds and ten smaller ponds within Acadia National Park provide habitats for many fish and waterfowl species and indirectly support the park’s mammalian wildlife.
60: What does the term “boreal forest” refer to in Acadia National Park’s ecosystem?
A: Tropical rainforest
B: Deciduous forest
C: Coniferous forest
D: Shrubland
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Boreal forests in Acadia National Park refer to the coniferous spruce-fir forests that dominate much of the park’s landscape.
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