What does Alaska's nickname "The Last Frontier" mean?
The last wilderness
What is a glacier?
Layers of snow that turn into huge pieces of ice
Alaska is the _____ state in the US (smallest/oldest/biggest)
Biggest
In some places in winter, the sun does not rise for ___ days
60
What can people do in the warmer south of Alaska?
Grow crops
What does uninhabited mean?
People don't live there
What does the Alaskan flag mean?
Blue color: the sky, sea, lakes. Eight stars: the North Star and the Big Dipper constellation
Who designed the Alaskan flag?
A 13 year old boy named Benny
What amazing sight can you see in Alaska?
The northern lights
What percentage (%) of Alaska is wilderness?
95% is uninhabited wilderness
Name THREE animals that live in Alaska
Polar and brown bears, moose, caribou, bison, mountain goats, walruses, wolves, foxes, etc.
What is the capital city of Alaska? (Starts with J)
Juneau
What happens in the cold north of Alaska?
The ground and rivers freeze
The state bird of Alaska is called the (white/willow/weepy) ptarmigan
The willow ptarmigan
What biomes are in Alaska?
Tundra, taiga, forest, ...
The highest _____ is in Alaska (tree/river/mountain)
Mountain
Is Alaska's climate mostly: wet/sunny, cool/cloudy, warm/rainy, or hot/dry?
Cool and cloudy
What is the largest city in Alaska? (Starts with A)
Anchorage
What ocean is next to Alaska?
The Pacific Ocean
In some places in summer, the sun does not set for ___ days
80