Alaska Map Quiz
What is the name of the tallest mountain in North America, located in Alaska?
- Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, is the highest peak in North America, with an elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters).
What is the name of the longest river in Alaska?
- The Yukon River is the longest river in Alaska and the third longest river in the United States, stretching 1,980 miles (3,190 km).
What is the name of the largest national park in Alaska?
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States, covering 13.2 million acres (5.3 million hectares).
What is the name of the city in Alaska that is the northernmost city in the United States?
- Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is the northernmost city in the United States, located above the Arctic Circle.
What is the name of the strait that separates Alaska from Russia?
- The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia and is only about 55 miles (88 km) wide at its narrowest point.
What is the name of the largest city in Alaska by population?
- Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska with a population of over 291,000 people.
What is the name of the glacier that is known as the "Drive-In Glacier" due to its proximity to the city of Juneau?
- Mendenhall Glacier is located just 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Juneau and is easily accessible by car.
What is the name of the island chain in Alaska that is home to many brown bears and was made famous by a documentary series?
- Admiralty Island is known as the "Fortress of the Bears" and is home to one of the highest densities of brown bears in the world. It was also featured in the documentary series "Bear Island."
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through southeastern Alaska and western Canada?
- The Coast Mountains run from southeastern Alaska to the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada.
What is the name of the bay in Alaska that is home to a large population of humpback whales?
- Frederick Sound is known for its large population of humpback whales and is a popular destination for whale watching tours.
