Question 1: Why was the Wilderness Act of 1964 enacted?
A To establish national parks across the US
B To define and preserve pristine areas
C To promote urban development in wilderness areas
The Wilderness Act of 1964 was established to legally define wilderness areas like Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, seen here, and protect them from development and mechanized use, ensuring that they remain untouched and wild.
Correct Answer: To define and preserve pristine areas
Question 2: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a remote location in which northern state?
A Montana
B Minnesota
C Maine
Located in northeast Minnesota and spanning 150 miles along the US-Canada border, Boundary Waters is a beautiful and remote location known for its 1,200 miles worth of tranquil canoe routes. If you’re looking to get away from it all, you can’t go wrong planning a trip here.
Correct Answer: Minnesota
Question 3: Boundary Waters comprises roughly a quarter of which national forest?
A Chippewa National Forest
B Flathead National Forest
C Superior National Forest
Over a million acres of Superior National Forest is set aside for the Boundary Waters, offering habitat protection for several animal species. The many canoe routes flow across historic land portages once used by Native American tribes and First Nations people.
Correct Answer: Superior National Forest