1: When was Redwood National and State Parks established?
A: 1920
B: 1968
C: 1978
D: 1980
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Redwood National Park was established on October 2, 1968.
2: What governing bodies manage Redwood National and State Parks?
A: California Department of Parks and Recreation and National Park Service
B: Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service
C: National Park Foundation and California Wilderness Coalition
D: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation manage Redwood National and State Parks.
3: What percentage of old-growth coast redwood forests is preserved within the parks?
A: 30%
B: 45%
C: 60%
D: 75%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The combined parks preserve 45% of all remaining old-growth coast redwood forests.
4: Which endangered tree thrives in Redwood National and State Parks?
A: Coast Douglas-fir
B: Sitka Spruce
C: Giant Sequoia
D: Coast Redwood
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the endangered tree species thriving in the parks.
5: How many acres do Redwood National and State Parks cover?
A: 100,000 acres
B: 120,091 acres
C: 139,091 acres
D: 150,000 acres
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Redwood National and State Parks cover an area of 139,091 acres.
6: What is the nearest city to Redwood National and State Parks?
A: Eureka
B: Redding
C: Crescent City
D: Sacramento
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Crescent City is the nearest city to Redwood National and State Parks.
7: When were the parks designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A: 1968
B: 1980
C: 1994
D: 2023
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The parks were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
8: When did the National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation combine Redwood National Park with the three state parks for a single administrative unit?
A: 1968
B: 1980
C: 1994
D: 2000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In 1994, the National Park Service and California Department of Parks and Recreation combined Redwood National Park with the three state parks into a single administrative unit.
9: How did Indigenous tribes contribute to the parks’ history in 2023?
A: They declared an Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area.
B: They donated land to the park.
C: They held the first cultural festival in the park.
D: They authored the initial conservation strategy.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: In 2023, local tribes declared an Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area, protecting the parks’ region, coastline, and coastal waters.
10: What visitor activities are permitted in Redwood National and State Parks?
A: Hunting and fishing
B: Camping, hiking, biking, and horseback riding
C: Snowmobiling and ice fishing
D: Off-roading and rock climbing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Visitors may camp, hike, bike, and ride horseback along the park system trails.
11: Which Native American nations are specifically mentioned as having historical ties to the park region?
A: Mohawk, Sioux, Apache
B: Yurok, Tolowa, Karuk, Chilula, Wiyot
C: Cherokee, Hopi, Navajo
D: Zuni, Comanche, Crow
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Yurok, Tolowa, Karuk, Chilula, and Wiyot nations have historical ties to the region.
12: What was the major economic activity that heavily impacted the region before conservation efforts began?
A: Fishing
B: Mining
C: Timber logging
D: Tourism
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Timber logging heavily impacted the region before conservation efforts began.
13: When did the Save the Redwoods League start their preservation efforts?
A: 1920s
B: 1940s
C: 1960s
D: 1980s
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Save the Redwoods League began their preservation efforts in the 1920s.
14: Which famous environmental organization helped lobby for the creation of Redwood National Park in 1968?
A: Greenpeace
B: Earthjustice
C: World Wildlife Fund
D: Sierra Club
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Sierra Club helped lobby for the creation of Redwood National Park in 1968.
15: The tallest tree in the park, named Hyperion, reaches what height?
A: 300 feet
B: 350 feet
C: 380 feet
D: 400 feet
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The tallest living tree in the park, named Hyperion, reaches 380 feet.
16: As of 2022, what penalty may visitors face if they approach the tallest living tree, Hyperion?
A: $1,000 fine
B: Permanent park ban
C: Up to $5,000 fine and six months in jail
D: Community service
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: NPS announced a penalty of up to a $5,000 fine and six months in jail for visitors who approach Hyperion.
17: What characteristic makes redwood trees resistant to fire?
A: Thick bark with no resin
B: High water content in leaves
C: Location in humid areas only
D: Ability to regrow from roots
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Redwood trees are resistant to fire due to their thick bark with no resin.
18: Which practice did indigenous tribes use that benefited the health of the redwood forests?
A: Irrigation
B: Controlled burning
C: Overgrazing
D: Flood control
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Indigenous tribes used controlled burning to protect and manage the health of the redwood forests.
19: How high can the temperature range in the park near the coast?
A: 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit
B: 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit
C: 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
D: 80 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The temperature near the coast mostly remains between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
20: About how many bird species have been documented within park boundaries?
A: 100 species
B: 200 species
C: 280 species
D: 350 species
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Approximately 280 bird species have been documented within the park boundaries.
21: What is a unique characteristic of the Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park?
A: It has the tallest trees.
B: Its walls are completely covered in ferns.
C: It has rare redwood saplings.
D: It is home to endangered owls.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Fern Canyon is a well-known ravine with walls completely covered in ferns.
22: Which animal species is known to be threatened and found in the parks?
A: American Bison
B: Peregrine Falcon
C: Northern Spotted Owl
D: Gray Wolf
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Northern Spotted Owl is a threatened species known to exist in the parks.
23: As of 2021, how many annual visitors did the combined RNSP have?
A: 500,000
B: 800,000
C: 1,185,000
D: 1,500,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: As of 2021, the combined Redwood National and State Parks had 1,185,000 annual visitors.
24: Which endangered species can nest high on redwood branches?
A: Bald eagle
B: Marbled murrelet
C: Steller’s sea lion
D: Pacific salmon
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The endangered marbled murrelet can nest high on redwood branches.
25: What type of forest can be found within Redwood National and State Parks?
A: Boreal forest
B: Tropical rainforest
C: Temperate rainforest
D: Mangrove forest
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The parks are part of a temperate rainforest that runs along the western United States coast.
26: Why is fog during the summer important for the redwoods?
A: It enhances photosynthesis.
B: It provides essential moisture.
C: It raises the temperature.
D: It deters insects.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Summer fog is important as it provides essential moisture for the redwood trees.
27: What type of fee do visitors need to pay to enter the parks?
A: Annual Membership Fee
B: Daily Entry Fee
C: There is no general entry fee.
D: Tourist Tax
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: There is no general entry fee to enter Redwood National and State Parks.
28: The Smith River is notable for being the longest what in California?
A: Dammed river
B: Undammed river
C: River with waterfalls
D: Fastest river
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Smith River is the longest undammed river remaining in California.
29: How old can mature coast redwoods live to be?
A: 100–200 years
B: 200–400 years
C: 500–700 years
D: 1,000–1,200 years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mature coast redwoods live an average of 500–700 years.
30: What is the area in the park where horseback riding is allowed?
A: Redwood Highway
B: Smith River
C: Specific trails designated for horseback riding
D: Fern Canyon
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Horseback riding is permitted on certain trails in the park.
31: Which first European explorer is believed to have reached the land near the parks in 1543?
A: Christopher Columbus
B: Bartolomé Ferrer
C: Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra
D: Francis Drake
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Bartolomé Ferrer is believed to have reached land near the parks in 1543 as part of the Cabrillo expedition.
32: Between which two years did the National Park Service expand the park by 48,000 acres?
A: 1970-1975
B: 1980-1995
C: 1977-1978
D: 1990-2000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The park was expanded by 48,000 acres in 1977-1978.
33: What is the most seismically active area within the park?
A: Fern Canyon
B: Redwood Creek Basin
C: North America-Pacific-Gorda Plate Junction
D: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The parks are located in the most seismically active area where the North American, Pacific, and Gorda Plates meet.
34: How many major state parks make up the Redwood National and State Parks?
A: One
B: Two
C: Three
D: Four
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The combined RNSP contain one national park and three California state parks.
35: Which organization was co-founded by John Muir in 1892 to help with conservation?
A: Sierra Club
B: Save the Redwoods League
C: National Park Service
D: Earth First
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to help with conservation efforts.
36: What is the primary type of rock found within the Redwood Creek basin?
A: Granite
B: Limestone
C: Sandstone
D: Basalt
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The primary type of rock found within the Redwood Creek basin is sandstone.
37: How many permanent employees did Redwood National Park have when it first opened?
A: Six
B: Twelve
C: Fifty
D: One hundred
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: When it opened in 1969, Redwood National Park had only six permanent employees.
38: In which year did the Save the Redwoods League and the California state park system begin buying lands for conservation?
A: 1919
B: 1923
C: 1927
D: 1938
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In 1927, the Save the Redwoods League began buying lands for conservation efforts.
39: What marine mammal is known to live near the shoreline and seastacks in the parks?
A: Sea otter
B: California sea lion
C: Bottlenose dolphin
D: Blue whale
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: California sea lions are known to live near the shoreline and seastacks in the parks.
40: When do the majority of wildfires in Redwood National and State Parks occur?
A: Winter
B: Fall
C: Spring
D: Summer
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Although lightning strikes are rare, most human-caused wildfires occur in the summer.
41: Which method are park managers in the RNSP using to control invasive species?
A: Mechanical Removal
B: Herbicide Application
C: Controlled Burns
D: Biological Control
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Park managers use controlled burns in the grassland areas to control invasive species.
42: How many kilometers of pristine coastline are preserved within the parks?
A: 20 km
B: 40 km
C: 60 km
D: 80 km
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The parks preserve 60 kilometers (37 miles) of pristine coastline.
43: What is the name of the ecological reserve designation given to the Redwood National and State Parks by UNESCO?
A: Green World Reserve
B: Heritage Forest
C: World Heritage Site
D: Natural Wonder of the World
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Redwood National and State Parks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
44: How do redwood trees cope with the extensive water needs?
A: Depend mainly on rainwater
B: Efficient root system
C: Absorb moisture from fog
D: Extensive leaf surface for capturing rain
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Redwood trees absorb moisture from fog, which provides around 40% of their annual water intake.
45: Which infrastructure project in the 1920s increased visitor numbers to the redwoods?
A: Pacific Coast Highway
B: California Aqueduct
C: Golden Gate Bridge
D: Redwood Highway
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The construction of the Redwood Highway brought more visitors to the trees in the 1920s.
46: How many endangered, threatened, or candidate species inhabit or range into the park?
A: 15
B: 28
C: 50
D: 65
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: There are 28 species that are federally recognized as endangered, threatened, or candidates for protection within or ranging into the park.
47: What percentage of plants in old-growth areas of the park are exotic species?
A: 1%
B: 10%
C: 25%
D: 50%
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: About one percent of plants in old-growth areas are exotic species compared to 50 to 75 percent in other areas of the park.
48: Which animal near the Pacific coastline is endangered and was extirpated from the parks in 1968?
A: Pacific lamprey
B: Tidewater goby
C: Candlefish
D: Sea otter
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The tidewater goby is a federally listed endangered species that lives near the Pacific coastline and was extirpated from the parks in 1968.
49: What is one of the primary uses of redwood planks harvested by Native Americans historically?
A: Fuel for fires
B: Building materials for boats and houses
C: Animal feed
D: Gardening tools
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Native Americans used harvested redwood planks as building materials for boats, houses, and small villages.
50: Who was the first European explorer documented to have explored the interior of Northern California coastal region?
A: Francis Drake
B: George Vancouver
C: Jedediah Smith
D: Bartolomé Ferrer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Jedediah Smith was the first European explorer known to have explored the interior of Northern California coastal region.
51: How many temporary staff members did the combined RNSP have as of 2023?
A: 10
B: 25
C: 50
D: 52
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: As of 2023, the combined Redwood National and State Parks had 52 temporary staff members.
52: What is the main factor that has led to reduced water quality in the parks?
A: Deforestation
B: Urban development
C: Climate change
D: Mining activities
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Increasing average temperatures due to climate change have led to reduced water quality in the parks.
53: Which river within the parks offers popular spots for salmon and trout fishing?
A: Smith River
B: Klamath River
C: Eel River
D: Russian River
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Smith River offers popular spots for salmon and trout fishing.
54: What percentage of the world’s old-growth coast redwood forest has been logged?
A: 70%
B: 80%
C: 90%
D: 96%
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: About 96% of the world’s old-growth coast redwood forest has been logged.
55: How many visitor centers are there across the parks?
A: Three
B: Four
C: Five
D: Six
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The parks have five visitor centers providing information and activities.
56: What is the highest peak in Redwood National and State Parks?
A: Smith Mountain
B: Rodgers Peak
C: Prairie Hill
D: Humboldt Summit
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The highest peak in Redwood National and State Parks is Rodgers Peak at 2,746 ft (837 m).
57: What year did the Sierra Club and the Save the Redwoods League begin collaborating more closely?
A: 1950
B: 1968
C: 1971
D: 1980
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Sierra Club and the Save the Redwoods League began collaborating more closely in 1971.
58: Which large mammals are commonly observed in the parks thanks to successful herds being brought back from the verge of extinction?
A: American Bison
B: Roosevelt Elk
C: Gray Wolves
D: Mountain Lions
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Roosevelt Elk are the most readily observed large mammals thanks to successful conservation efforts.
59: What restoration method did park managers use to mitigate soil erosion in recently logged lands acquired in 1978?
A: Planting non-native grasses
B: Building terraces
C: Controlled burning
D: Watershed rehabilitation
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Park managers were charged with restoring the land and reducing soil erosion through watershed rehabilitation.
60: What major conservation target did the California 30×30 plan align with in the 2023 Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area effort?
A: 30 percent of land only
B: 30 percent of coastal water only
C: 30 percent of the state’s wildlife
D: 30 percent of the state’s land and coastal water
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The California 30×30 plan aims to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and coastal water by 2030, aligning with the Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area effort in 2023.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwood_National_and_State_Parks