Congaree National Park - Quiz
Congaree National Park
  • 1. Which of these is NOT an activity offered at Congaree National Park?
A) Mountain biking
B) Canoeing
C) Hiking
D) Bird watching
  • 2. What type of climate does Congaree National Park have according to the Köppen classification system?
A) Desert
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Mediterranean
D) Humid subtropical
  • 3. Which trail in Congaree National Park is 11.1 miles long?
A) King Snake Trail
B) Weston Lake Loop Trail
C) Bluff Trail
D) Oakridge Trail
  • 4. What feature does the Boardwalk Loop protect in Congaree National Park?
A) Park visitors from insects
B) Wildlife from predators
C) Delicate fungi and plant life at ground level
D) Bird nests from disturbance
  • 5. What is the length of the marked canoe trail on Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park?
A) 25 miles
B) 15 miles
C) 10 miles
D) 20 miles
  • 6. Which tree species does Congaree boast as the tallest and largest alive today?
A) Cypress trees
B) Loblolly pines
C) Redwoods
D) Maple trees
  • 7. What is located north of Congaree National Park?
A) Fall Line and Piedmont
B) The Augusta Fault and the Terrace Complex
C) Southern Bluffs
D) Congaree River
  • 8. What is the primary composition of flood deposits in Congaree National Park?
A) Sand, silt, and clay
B) Lava and ash
C) Rock and gravel
D) Ice and snow
  • 9. What type of camping is available at Congaree National Park?
A) Tent-only camping
B) Cabin camping
C) Luxury RV camping
D) Primitive and backcountry camping
  • 10. What type of geological feature has the river's meander produced in Congaree National Park?
A) Volcanic craters
B) Glacial valleys
C) Canyons
D) Oxbow lakes
  • 11. What is the name of the visitor center in Congaree National Park?
A) Congaree Welcome Center
B) Swamp Exploration Center
C) Harry Hampton Visitor Center
D) Riverfront Visitor Center
  • 12. What is the title of the documentary produced by SCETV about Congaree National Park?
A) Congaree Chronicles
B) The Heart of Congaree
C) Roots in the River: The Story of Congaree National Park
D) Swamp Secrets
  • 13. Which trail is 4.6 miles long in Congaree National Park?
A) Bluff Trail
B) King Snake Trail
C) Weston Lake Loop Trail
D) Oakridge Trail
  • 14. What is the height of the tallest loblolly pine in Congaree National Park?
A) 200 ft
B) 180 ft
C) 169 ft
D) 150 ft
  • 15. Which trail offers a 7.5-mile hike in Congaree National Park?
A) Bluff Trail
B) Weston Lake Loop Trail
C) King Snake Trail
D) Oakridge Trail
  • 16. What type of geological feature is the Southern Bluffs relative to Congaree National Park?
A) North of the park and stable
B) West of the park and rising
C) South of the park and eroding since the Late Pleistocene
D) East of the park and forming
  • 17. What is a unique natural phenomenon visitors can observe in Congaree National Park during summer evenings?
A) Firefly displays
B) Meteor showers
C) Northern Lights
D) Volcanic eruptions
  • 18. Which of these is a designation of Congaree National Park?
A) UNESCO biosphere reserve
B) International Peace Park
C) National Historic Landmark
D) World Heritage Site
  • 19. How many acres does Congaree National Park cover?
A) 41.7 sq mi
B) 18,000 acres
C) 26,692.6 acres
D) 60.7 km2
  • 20. What type of forest does Congaree National Park preserve?
A) Old growth bottomland hardwood forest
B) Deciduous forest
C) Pine forest
D) Cypress swamp
  • 21. How many acres are designated as a wilderness area in the park?
A) 41.7 sq mi
B) 60.7 km2
C) 15,000 acres
D) 26,692.6 acres
  • 22. In what year did Congaree National Park receive its official designation?
A) 1988
B) 1976
C) 2003
D) 1969
  • 23. Which organization was formed in 1961 to advocate for the preservation of Congaree?
A) Beidler Forest Preservation Association
B) Congaree Swamp National Preserve Association
C) Sierra Club
D) Santee River Cypress Logging Company
  • 24. What year did the Santee River Cypress Logging Company begin operations in what is now Congaree National Park?
A) 1975
B) 1969
C) 1914
D) 1898
  • 25. When was Congaree Swamp National Monument officially established?
A) 1963
B) 1988
C) 2003
D) October 18, 1976
  • 26. How many acres did the expansion plan introduced by Hollings and Thurmond in 1988 propose for the monument?
A) 15,000 acres
B) 22,200 acres
C) 41.7 sq mi
D) 26,692.6 acres
  • 27. In 2018, how many visitors did Congaree National Park receive?
A) 145,929 visitors
B) 100,000 visitors
C) 50,000 visitors
D) 200,000 visitors
  • 28. Which organization joined forces with the Congaree Swamp National Preserve Association in 1972?
A) Sierra Club
B) Beidler Forest Preservation Association
C) Santee River Cypress Logging Company
D) Cedar Creek Hunt Club
  • 29. What ecoregion does Congaree National Park preserve a part of?
A) Southeastern deciduous forests
B) Great Plains grasslands
C) Pacific Northwest forests
D) Middle Atlantic coastal forests
  • 30. Which large animal is NOT mentioned as possibly seen in Congaree National Park?
A) Feral pigs
B) Grizzly bears
C) White-tailed deer
D) Bobcats
  • 31. What type of fish is NOT mentioned as being found in Congaree National Park?
A) Alligator gar
B) Salmon
C) Bowfin
D) Channel Catfish
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