National Park Quiz

National Park Quiz 81: Vertigo

This week’s quiz may give acrophobes a case of the willies. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “Neurologists specializing in otology affirm that vestibular habituation, when properly prescribed, can be efficacious in remediating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 30th, 2011 12:05pm

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National Park Quiz 80: Water

All of these statements about National Park System water bodies are true except one. Can you find the ringer? The answer and explanations are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “If there is any magic on this planet, it is water.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 4:32pm

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National Park Quiz 79: Wind

March winds are sweeping the land and it’s time for another quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you explain why South Carolina's Beaufort is not pronounced the same way as North Carolina's Beaufort.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 4:43am

National Park Quiz 78: Harbors

Don’t harbor any illusions; this month’s quiz is no walk in the park. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: "During the 1950s, some scientists suggested that 'instant harbors' could be created with well-placed atomic bombs."

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 5:52am

National Park Quiz 77: Both

Maybe one, maybe the other, but how about both? This month’s national park quiz will find out if you know. Answers are at the end. If we catch you cheating, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “The word both is an adjective meaning not just one of two, but the two together.”

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By Bob Janiskee - December 12th, 2011 5:36pm

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National Park Quiz 76: Ringer I

Only nine of these ten statements about national park-related personalities are true. Can you spot the bogus one?

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 7:05am

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National Park Quiz 75: Potpourri IV

Here’s another grab bag to work through. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll remind you that cheaters never prosper.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 30th, 2011 12:31pm

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National Park Quiz 74: Ranches

Lots of land in the national parks once served ranch functions, and a good deal of it still does. Let’s see if you are up to speed in this subject area. Answers are at the end of the quiz. If we catch you peeking we’ll make you ride drag on the next cattle drive and see what “eating dust” really means.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 10:15am

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National Park Quiz 73: Birds

You don’t need to be a hard-core birdwatcher to enjoy this quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “The title of Havilah Babcock’s book ‘Jaybirds Go to Hell on Friday’ was inspired by a Negro folk tale.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 11:47am

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National Park Quiz 72: Forts

Let’s find out if you know your national park forts. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you man the ramparts.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 12:26pm

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