Question 1: This verdant place might look like an enchanted wood, but it’s actually a …
A Deciduous forest
B Temperate rainforest
C Boreal forest
The Hoh Rainforest in Washington is one of the best-preserved temperate rainforests in the world, characterized by lush vegetation and high rainfall. The Hoh sees between 12 and 14 feet of rain a year, making it one of wettest places in the country.
Correct Answer: Temperate rainforest
Question 2: Which of the following tree species does NOT grow in the Hoh Rainforest?
A Bald cypress
B Sitka spruce
C Coast douglas fir
The Hoh Rainforest is home to many tree species, including Sitka spruce and coast Douglas fir, but bald cypresses are not found in northwest Washington.
Correct Answer: Bald cypress
Question 3: What significant status does Olympic National Park hold?
A National Historic Site
B National Scenic Trail
C UNESCO World Heritage Site
Olympic National Park, home to the Hoh Rainforest, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique mix of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Correct Answer: UNESCO World Heritage Site