The San Juan Islands are located in which US state?
a) California
b) Washington
c) Oregon
d) Alaska
Answer: b) Washington
How many main islands make up the San Juan Islands archipelago?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9
Answer: c) 7
What is the name of the largest island in the San Juan Islands?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: a) Orcas Island
The San Juan Islands are situated in which body of water?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Gulf of Mexico
c) Puget Sound
d) Atlantic Ocean
Answer: c) Puget Sound
What is the primary industry of the San Juan Islands?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Tourism
d) Mining
Answer: c) Tourism
The San Juan Islands are known for their picturesque landscapes and outdoor activities. What is a popular activity there?
a) Skiing
b) Rock climbing
c) Scuba diving
d) Desert safari
Answer: c) Scuba diving
What is the name of the protected marine area that surrounds the San Juan Islands and supports diverse marine life?
a) Marine Sanctuary Zone
b) Pacific Reef Reserve
c) Salish Sea Marine Preserve
d) San Juan Islands Marine Reserve
Answer: d) San Juan Islands Marine Reserve
Which island is known for its unique geology, including a “turtleback” topography?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: b) Lopez Island
The San Juan Islands are home to a diverse range of wildlife. Which marine mammal is commonly spotted in the surrounding waters?
a) Polar bear
b) Dolphin
c) Sea otter
d) Alligator
Answer: c) Sea otter
The “Lime Kiln Point State Park” on San Juan Island is known for its scenic views and what unique attraction?
a) A historic lighthouse
b) An underwater museum
c) A botanical garden
d) A butterfly sanctuary
Answer: a) A historic lighthouse
Orcas Island is named after a prominent marine mammal. What is that mammal?
a) Sea lion
b) Humpback whale
c) Dolphin
d) Killer whale
Answer: d) Killer whale
What is the name of the annual festival on San Juan Island that celebrates the arrival of orca whales in the region?
a) WhaleFest
b) Orca Spectacle
c) Dolphin Extravaganza
d) Marine Mammal Fiesta
Answer: a) WhaleFest
Which island in the San Juan Islands is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, often referred to as the “Slow Island”?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: b) Lopez Island
San Juan Island has a historical significance related to a border dispute between the US and which neighboring country?
a) Mexico
b) Canada
c) Russia
d) China
Answer: b) Canada
What is the name of the horseshoe-shaped bay on San Juan Island that was the site of the Pig War standoff?
a) Horseshoe Harbor
b) Quarrel Cove
c) Haro Strait
d) Roche Harbor
Answer: d) Roche Harbor
The San Juan Islands have a mild climate influenced by ocean currents. What type of climate is prevalent there?
a) Desert climate
b) Tropical climate
c) Mediterranean climate
d) Marine climate
Answer: d) Marine climate
The “San Juan Islands National Monument” was established to protect cultural and natural resources. Which US president designated it?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Barack Obama
d) George Washington
Answer: c) Barack Obama
What is the name of the annual event on Orcas Island that celebrates local artisans, musicians, and the arts?
a) ArtFest
b) Island Arts Expo
c) Orcas Art Showcase
d) Orcas Island Artists’ Studio Tour
Answer: d) Orcas Island Artists’ Studio Tour
Which island is known for its lavender farms and hosts a popular lavender festival?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: c) San Juan Island
What is the name of the state park on San Juan Island that offers camping, hiking, and panoramic views of the surrounding islands?
a) Lime Kiln Point State Park
b) Moran State Park
c) American Camp National Historical Park
d) San Juan Islands State Park
Answer: c) American Camp National Historical Park
Which island is the only one in the San Juan archipelago accessible by ferry from the mainland US?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: b) Lopez Island
What type of seafood is often a culinary highlight on the San Juan Islands?
a) Shrimp
b) Oysters
c) Lobster
d) Crab
Answer: b) Oysters
Which island has a popular beach known as “Sunset Beach” where visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: a) Orcas Island
What is the name of the historic lighthouse on San Juan Island that has guided ships since the 19th century?
a) Lime Kiln Lighthouse
b) Cattle Point Lighthouse
c) Roche Harbor Lighthouse
d) Friday Harbor Lighthouse
Answer: a) Lime Kiln Lighthouse
What is the name of the strait that separates the San Juan Islands from Vancouver Island in Canada?
a) Puget Strait
b) Haro Strait
c) Juan de Fuca Strait
d) Gulf of Georgia
Answer: b) Haro Strait
What is the term for the phenomenon where orca whales gather near the San Juan Islands to feed on salmon?
a) Whale congregation
b) Orca fest
c) Salmon spectacle
d) Whale watching
Answer: c) Salmon spectacle
What is the name of the historical village on San Juan Island that offers insight into the region’s early history?
a) Roche Harbor Village
b) Friday Harbor Village
c) English Camp
d) American Camp
Answer: c) English Camp
Shaw Island is known for its tranquil environment and lack of commercial development. What is its nickname?
a) Peaceful Haven
b) Serenity Island
c) The Quiet Island
d) Shaw’s Retreat
Answer: c) The Quiet Island
What is the name of the annual event on Orcas Island that celebrates local food, agriculture, and community?
a) Harvest Fest
b) Orcas Food Fair
c) Farmers’ Festival
d) Orcas Island Farm Crawl
Answer: d) Orcas Island Farm Crawl
The San Juan Islands are home to various types of marine birds. Which bird species is known for its distinctive call?
a) Bald eagle
b) Seagull
c) Albatross
d) Sandpiper
Answer: a) Bald eagle
What is the name of the popular kayaking route that passes through several islands in the San Juan archipelago?
a) Island Explorer Route
b) Archipelago Adventure
c) San Juan Paddle Trail
d) Kayak Odyssey
Answer: c) San Juan Paddle Trail
The San Juan Islands are part of the traditional territory of which Indigenous peoples?
a) Hopi Nation
b) Navajo Nation
c) Lummi Nation
d) Cherokee Nation
Answer: c) Lummi Nation
What is the name of the state ferry system that provides transportation to and from the San Juan Islands?
a) Puget Sound Express
b) Washington State Ferries
c) Pacific Coast Ferries
d) Island Connections
Answer: b) Washington State Ferries
Which island is known for its fertile soil and agricultural activities, including the production of fresh produce?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: b) Lopez Island
What is the name of the small island near San Juan Island that is home to a lighthouse and seabird nesting sites?
a) Sentinel Island
b) Lighthouse Key
c) Bird Rock
d) Beacon Isle
Answer: c) Bird Rock
The San Juan Islands offer opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. What activity involves traveling between islands by swimming or wading?
a) Island hopping
b) Island swimming
c) Inter-island wading
d) Island crossing
Answer: a) Island hopping
What is the name of the narrow passage between San Juan Island and Orcas Island known for its strong tidal currents?
a) Orcas Passage
b) Current Channel
c) Tide Strait
d) Deception Pass
Answer: b) Current Channel
The San Juan Islands have a rich history of indigenous cultures. What is the name of the traditional art of weaving by the local Indigenous peoples?
a) Basketry
b) Pottery
c) Sculpture
d) Metalwork
Answer: a) Basketry
What is the name of the beach on San Juan Island that features unique sculptures made from driftwood?
a) Driftwood Bay
b) Sculpture Beach
c) Artistic Sands
d) Creativity Cove
Answer: b) Sculpture Beach
Which island is known for its charming downtown area, art galleries, and vibrant community events?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: b) Lopez Island
What is the name of the marine transportation company that offers whale watching tours in the San Juan Islands?
a) Orca Adventures
b) Dolphin Quest
c) Whale Watchers Inc.
d) San Juan Safaris
Answer: d) San Juan Safaris
The San Juan Islands are known for their vibrant arts community. What type of art is showcased during the “Island Stage Left” performances?
a) Visual art
b) Sculpture
c) Theater
d) Digital art
Answer: c) Theater
What is the name of the bay on Orcas Island that is a popular spot for kayaking and wildlife watching?
a) Eagle Bay
b) Turtle Cove
c) Deer Harbor
d) Salmon Cove
Answer: c) Deer Harbor
Which island is the closest to the US-Canada border among the San Juan Islands?
a) Orcas Island
b) Lopez Island
c) San Juan Island
d) Shaw Island
Answer: c) San Juan Island
What is the name of the annual music festival held on Lopez Island that features various genres of live music?
a) Island Grooves Festival
b) Lopez Live Music Fest
c) Music in the Park
d) Lopez Island Music Festival
Answer: d) Lopez Island Music Festival
What is the name of the popular viewpoint on Orcas Island that offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands and water?
a) Eagle’s Nest
b) Sunset Point
c) Cascade Lookout
d) Mount Vista
Answer: c) Cascade Lookout
The San Juan Islands have a unique ecosystem that includes intertidal zones. What is an intertidal zone?
a) Area deep in the ocean
b) Submerged caves
c) Area between high and low tide
d) Coastal forests
Answer: c) Area between high and low tide
What is the name of the state park on Lopez Island known for its beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife?
a) Shark Reef Sanctuary
b) Sunset Bay State Park
c) Lopez Island State Park
d) Bayview Nature Reserve
Answer: c) Lopez Island State Park
The San Juan Islands are located in a rain shadow created by the Olympic Mountains. What is a rain shadow?
a) Area with heavy rainfall
b) Area protected from rain by mountains
c) Area with frequent rainbows
d) Area with scattered rainfall
Answer: b) Area protected from rain by mountains
What is the name of the historical village on San Juan Island that offers insight into the region’s military history?
a) Roche Harbor Village
b) Friday Harbor Village
c) English Camp
d) American Camp
Answer: d) American Camp
