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/*Below lists the questions, its choices,the solution,  and finally the explanation to each question. Follow the exact format below when editing the questions. You may have as many questions as needed.*/

question[1]=" In what year was the first National Park established in the United States?"
choice1[1]=" 1972"
choice1[2]=" 1950"
choice1[3]=" 1872"
choice1[4]=" 2003"

question[2]=" Redwood trees that grow at Redwood National and State Park in California are some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. How long can they live?"
choice2[1]=" 2,000"
choice2[2]=" 750"
choice2[3]=" 500"
choice2[4]=" 1,000"

question[3]=" How many National Parks are there in the United States?"
choice3[1]=" 115"
choice3[2]=" 58"
choice3[3]=" 25"
choice3[4]=" 391"

question[4]=" Denali National Park contains the tallest mountain in North America. Where is this park located?"
choice4[1]=" California"
choice4[2]=" Florida"
choice4[3]=" Maine"
choice4[4]=" Alaska"

question[5]=" When you visit a National Park, state park or other natural area, which of these items should you bring with you?"
choice5[1]=" Water bottle"
choice5[2]=" Sunscreen"
choice5[3]=" Food"
choice5[4]=" All of the above"

solution[1]="c"
solution[2]="a"
solution[3]="b"
solution[4]="d"
solution[5]="d"

explanation[1]="Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, the country\'s first National Park, was established in 1872, even though the National Park Service had not been created yet! This park is known for its geysers - geothermal springs that release hot water and steam into the air. Yellowstone has over 10,000 geysers!"
explanation[2]="Some redwood trees live to be 2,000 years old! They get a lot of spring rain, summer fog and temperatures that are not too cold and not too hot in their location in California. Redwood trees have thick bark to protect them from fire. Their bark also contains a chemical called tannin that helps protect them from insects."
explanation[3]="The United States has 58 National Parks. Some states don\'t have a national park, while other states have one or more. Besides National Parks, the National Park Service also maintains National Monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical areas, lakeshores, seashores, scenic rivers and even the White House! All together, these protected areas cover over 84 million acres of the country and its territories."
explanation[4]="Denali National Park is located in central Alaska. It was founded in 1917. The park contains Mount McKinley (also called Denali), which is 20,320 feet tall: North America\'s tallest mountain! Denali National Park is full of wildlife, including caribou, grizzly bears, moose, wolves and birds."
explanation[5]="Water, food and sun protection are all important things to bring with you when you spend time outdoors. Other items include: a map, compass, first aid kit and flashlight. Since the weather can change quickly, you should also bring extra clothes and a rain jacket. Always go with an adult. Oh, and don\'t forget your camera - you never know what cool weather, plants and wildlife you might see!"


