Question 1: Where is the seashore in today’s image?
A Florida
B California
C Maine
The Gulf Islands National Seashore includes barrier islands, coastal mainlands, and surrounding waters, and stretches 160 miles from Cat Island in Mississippi to Florida’s Santa Rosa Island.
Correct Answer: Florida
Question 2: When was Gulf Islands National Seashore established?
A 1872
B 1918
C 1971
Congress authorized Gulf Islands National Seashore on January 8, 1971, reflecting efforts in the 20th century to protect the natural and historic resources of the Gulf Coast.
Correct Answer: 1971
Question 3: The smallest national seashore is …
A Fire Island
B Canaveral
C Cape Cod
Fire Island National Seashore is a 26-mile-long stretch of the shore on Fire Island, New York. Despite being the smallest national seashore at less than 20,000 acres, it attracts almost 400,000 visitors a year. They come for its pristine beaches and wilderness area, which is full of pine forests and dunes.
Correct Answer: Canaveral