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An area would most likely be declared a national park because of its:
Vast size
Diversity of industries
Sparse population
Spectacular hot springs
National parks protect endangered species from:
People
Predators
Conservationists
Natural Disasters
What lesson could be learned from the example of Niagara Falls?
Conservation is more profitable than tourism
Private developers are not to be trusted
Canadians care more for the environment than Americans
Overdevelopment can destroy natural wonders
Why do eastern states have so few national parks compared to western states?
Eastern states had less public land when the idea of parks took place
Western states are prettier than eastern states
Western states are the biggest states in the country
Local interests in eastern states were more successful at opposing conservation efforts
Theodore Roosevelt accomplished which of the following?
Founded the National Parks Service
Banned hunting in all lands under federal protection
Established Yellowstone National Park
Greatly expanded protected areas in the U.S.
How do national parks fulfill the Native American proverb: "We do not inherit the land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children?"
They inspire kids to spend more time outdoors
The fate of the parks is in the hands of younger voters
Teenagers are the top age group among park visitors
They preserve the land for future generations
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