What is the highest peak in the state of Washington?
a) Mount St. Helens
b) Mount Baker
c) Mount Adams
d) Mount Rainier
Answer: d) Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano located in which mountain range?
a) Sierra Nevada
b) Rocky Mountains
c) Cascades
d) Appalachian Mountains
Answer: c) Cascades
At what elevation does Mount Rainier’s summit stand?
a) 10,000 feet
b) 14,410 feet
c) 20,320 feet
d) 8,848 meters
Answer: b) 14,410 feet
Which Native American tribe holds Mount Rainier as a sacred mountain?
a) Navajo
b) Nez Perce
c) Nisqually
d) Puyallup
Answer: d) Puyallup
Mount Rainier National Park was established in which year?
a) 1872
b) 1898
c) 1916
d) 1933
Answer: b) 1898
How many glaciers can be found on Mount Rainier?
a) 7
b) 23
c) 53
d) 86
Answer: c) 53
What is the name of the river that originates from the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier?
a) Columbia River
b) Nisqually River
c) Snake River
d) Colorado River
Answer: b) Nisqually River
Which of the following is NOT a common hazard associated with Mount Rainier?
a) Avalanches
b) Earthquakes
c) Tornadoes
d) Lahars
Answer: c) Tornadoes
What type of rock forms the bulk of Mount Rainier?
a) Granite
b) Sandstone
c) Limestone
d) Basalt
Answer: a) Granite
What is the name of the famous subalpine meadow area on Mount Rainier?
a) Wildflower Valley
b) Meadowlands
c) Paradise
d) Flower Ridge
Answer: c) Paradise
The Wonderland Trail encircles which prominent feature on Mount Rainier?
a) Nisqually Glacier
b) Sunrise Point
c) Carbon River
d) The entire mountain
Answer: d) The entire mountain
What is the approximate annual snowfall on Mount Rainier?
a) 50 inches
b) 150 inches
c) 300 inches
d) 500 inches
Answer: d) 500 inches
What is the name of the main visitor center located at Paradise on Mount Rainier?
a) Sunrise Visitor Center
b) Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
c) Longmire Visitor Center
d) Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Answer: d) Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
In which national park can you find Mount Rainier?
a) Yellowstone National Park
b) Grand Canyon National Park
c) Olympic National Park
d) Mount Rainier National Park
Answer: d) Mount Rainier National Park
What is the origin of the name “Mount Rainier”?
a) It’s a Native American word meaning “majestic peak.
b) It was named after an early explorer.
c) It was named after a U.S. president.
d) The meaning of the name is unknown.
Answer: b) It was named after an early explorer.
Which of the following activities is NOT commonly done on Mount Rainier?
a) Hiking
b) Skiing and snowboarding
c) Bungee jumping
d) Climbing
Answer: c) Bungee jumping
The Carbon Glacier is the largest and most extensive glacier in the contiguous United States.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
What is the name of the route that most climbers take when ascending Mount Rainier?
a) Rainier Ascent Route
b) Summit Pathway
c) Disappointment Cleaver
d) Climber’s Canyon
Answer: c) Disappointment Cleaver
What is the name of the volcanic feature on the south face of Mount Rainier that resembles a massive crater?
a) Caldera Basin
b) Eruption Dome
c) Summit Crater
d) Steam Vent
Answer: c) Summit Crater
Which of the following is a nickname for Mount Rainier due to its frequent cloud cover?
a) The Cloud Peak
b) The Misty Mountain
c) The Rainy Volcano
d) The Glistening Peak
Answer: b) The Misty Mountain
The climb to the summit of Mount Rainier is considered an easy hike suitable for beginners.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
Which national park is located immediately to the north of Mount Rainier National Park?
a) Olympic National Park
b) North Cascades National Park
c) Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
d) Crater Lake National Park
Answer: b) North Cascades National Park
What is the name of the popular alpine destination on Mount Rainier that features stunning wildflower displays?
a) Snowy Meadows
b) Summer Haven
c) Flower Fields
d) Paradise
Answer: d) Paradise
The Wonderland Trail is typically completed by hiking the entire loop in one day.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
What type of forest can be found at higher elevations in Mount Rainier National Park?
a) Temperate rainforest
b) Coniferous forest
c) Deciduous forest
d) Grassland
Answer: a) Temperate rainforest
What is the name of the volcanic peak that is second in elevation only to Mount Rainier within the park?
a) Mount St. Helens
b) Mount Adams
c) Mount Hood
d) Mount Baker
Answer: b) Mount Adams
The Ohanapecosh River flows through which area of Mount Rainier National Park?
a) Sunrise
b) Paradise
c) Carbon River
d) Ohanapecosh
Answer: d) Ohanapecosh
What is the name of the historic district that includes the park’s original visitor center?
a) Timberline Historic District
b) Sunrise Historic District
c) Longmire Historic District
d) Reflection Historic District
Answer: c) Longmire Historic District
Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly found in the park’s wilderness areas?
a) Developed campgrounds
b) Alpine lakes
c) Glaciers
d) Waterfalls
Answer: a) Developed campgrounds
What is the name of the active volcano that erupted explosively in 1980 and is located relatively close to Mount Rainier?
a) Mount Rainier
b) Mount St. Helens
c) Mount Adams
d) Mount Baker
Answer: b) Mount St. Helens
Mount Rainier National Park is part of the larger ecosystem known as the:
a) Cascade Wonderland
b) Pacific Wilderness
c) Pacific Northwest
d) Greater Cascades
Answer: c) Pacific Northwest
What famous explorer gave Mount Rainier its current English name in 1792?
a) Meriwether Lewis
b) William Clark
c) James Cook
d) George Vancouver
Answer: d) George Vancouver
Which season is the most popular time for visitors to explore Mount Rainier National Park?
a) Winter
b) Spring
c) Summer
d) Fall
Answer: c) Summer
What is the name of the subalpine meadow area located on the northeast side of Mount Rainier?
a) Sunrise Meadows
b) Emmons Meadows
c) Mystic Meadows
d) Spray Park
Answer: d) Spray Park
How many rivers and streams originate from the glaciers on Mount Rainier?
a) 6
b) 12
c) 18
d) 24
Answer: b) 12
What is the name of the prominent geological feature on the northwest face of Mount Rainier?
a) Carbon Glacier
b) Cowlitz Chimney
c) Liberty Cap
d) Pinnacle Peak
Answer: c) Liberty Cap
Mount Rainier’s glaciers are receding due to climate change.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which of the following is a popular activity at Mount Rainier during the winter months?
a) Hang-gliding
b) Whitewater rafting
c) Skiing and snowboarding
d) Rock climbing
Answer: c) Skiing and snowboarding
How many major volcanic craters are found at the summit of Mount Rainier?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b) 2
What is the name of the popular viewpoint on the southern side of Mount Rainier, known for its breathtaking views?
a) Sunrise Point
b) Panorama Point
c) Summit Viewpoint
d) Meadow Overlook
Answer: b) Panorama Point
The Carbon River entrance to the park provides access to a temperate rainforest.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main areas of Mount Rainier National Park?
a) Sunrise
b) Reflection
c) Longmire
d) Paradise
Answer: b) Reflection
Which river flows through the Carbon River entrance of the park?
a) White River
b) Nisqually River
c) Carbon River
d) Ohanapecosh River
Answer: c) Carbon River
How many distinct life zones are found on Mount Rainier as a result of its varying elevations?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
Answer: c) 6
What is the name of the climbing route on Mount Rainier that follows the ridge between the Ingraham Glacier and Disappointment Cleaver?
a) Ingraham Direct
b) Cleaver Ridge
c) Emmons Route
d) Kautz Glacier Route
Answer: a) Ingraham Direct
What is the name of the river that flows through the southwest entrance of the park?
a) White River
b) Nisqually River
c) Carbon River
d) Cowlitz River
Answer: d) Cowlitz River
How many square miles does Mount Rainier National Park cover?
a) Approximately 100 square miles
b) Approximately 200 square miles
c) Approximately 300 square miles
d) Approximately 400 square miles
Answer: b) Approximately 200 square miles
The Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park is known for its:
a) Abundance of wildlife
b) Exquisite waterfalls
c) Vibrant wildflowers
d) Lush temperate rainforest
Answer: d) Lush temperate rainforest
Which glacier on Mount Rainier is often used as a route for climbers to reach the summit?
a) Carbon Glacier
b) Emmons Glacier
c) Nisqually Glacier
d) Winthrop Glacier
Answer: b) Emmons Glacier
Which of the following is a popular annual event at Mount Rainier, where participants run or walk a challenging course around the mountain?
a) Rainier Challenge
b) Wonderland Run
c) Mountaineer Marathon
d) Ragnar Rainier
Answer: d) Ragnar Rainier
