Question 1: Today we’re in a national park named after its characteristic trees. Which is it?
A Joshua Tree National Park
B Saguaro National Park
C Redwood National and State Parks
Joshua trees—members of the Agave family—are unique, spiky desert plants found predominantly in the Mojave Desert. Joshua Tree National Park, in southeastern California, is where two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, converge, creating a diverse landscape of towering boulders, rugged mountains, and unique flora and fauna.
Correct Answer: Joshua Tree National Park
Question 2: International Dark Sky Week is celebrated during …
A Jackson Wild Summit
B The week of the new moon
C Low tide season
International Dark Sky Week is strategically held during the new moon phase to maximize night sky visibility. During a new moon, the moon is not visible from Earth because its illuminated side faces away from us. This absence of moonlight reduces natural light in the sky, creating ideal conditions for stargazing and appreciating the stars, planets, and deep-sky objects without interference.
Correct Answer: The week of the new moon
Question 3: Which light is ideal for stargazing?
A White
B Blue
C Red
Red light is ideal for stargazing because it helps preserve night vision. When you’re in the dark, your eyes adapt to low-light conditions—a process called ‘dark adaptation.’ This allows you to see faint objects like stars more clearly. However, exposure to bright light, especially shorter wavelengths (like blue or white light), can disrupt this adaptation, temporarily impairing your ability to see in the dark.
Correct Answer: Red