National Seashore Anniversary Quiz

1. The U.S. Department of the Interior wanted to protect what with the creation of the National Seashore?

Region's scenic beauty

Scientific and cultural value

Its undeveloped areas

Distinctive Cape Cod character of existing homes

All of the Above

The U.S. Department of Interior wanted to protect the region's scenic beauty, its scientific and cultural value, its undeveloped areas and the distinctive Cape Cod character of the existing homes.

Explanation

The U.S. Department of Interior wanted to protect the region's scenic beauty, its scientific and cultural value, its undeveloped areas and the distinctive Cape Cod character of the existing homes.

2. Which president signed the Cape Cod National Seashore Bill?

John F. Kennedy

Richard M. Nixon

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Gerald Ford

John F. Kennedy signed the bill on Aug. 7, 1961.

Explanation

John F. Kennedy signed the bill on Aug. 7, 1961.

3. True or False -- In 2009, there was a proposed federal plan to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle in national parks.

True

False

In 2009, there was indeed a proposed federal plan to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle in national parks. This plan aimed to protect wildlife and the environment from the harmful effects of lead contamination. The use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle can lead to lead poisoning in animals and can also contaminate water sources. Therefore, the proposed ban was an effort to promote conservation and ensure the safety of wildlife and ecosystems in national parks.

Explanation

In 2009, there was indeed a proposed federal plan to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle in national parks. This plan aimed to protect wildlife and the environment from the harmful effects of lead contamination. The use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle can lead to lead poisoning in animals and can also contaminate water sources. Therefore, the proposed ban was an effort to promote conservation and ensure the safety of wildlife and ecosystems in national parks.

4. The Seashore is celebrating a milestone anniversary. How many years has it been in existence?

25 years

50 years

75 years

100 years

The Cape Cod National Seashore turns fifty years old this year!

Explanation

The Cape Cod National Seashore turns fifty years old this year!

5. In April 2011, artifacts were stolen from the Seashore. What were they?

A 17'th century boot

Whale tooth

Two pieces of scrimshaw

A walrus carving and another piece of scrimshaw were stolen from the museum collection at the Salt Ponds Visitor Center in April 2011.

Explanation

A walrus carving and another piece of scrimshaw were stolen from the museum collection at the Salt Ponds Visitor Center in April 2011.

6. The creation of the National Seashore also led to the expansion of what?

Cape's tourism economy

Cape's piping plover population

Cape's seafood industry

The creation of the Seashore also led to the expansion of the Cape's tourism economy, worth $2.5 billion in 2009 figures, about a third of the Cape's economy.

Explanation

The creation of the Seashore also led to the expansion of the Cape's tourism economy, worth $2.5 billion in 2009 figures, about a third of the Cape's economy.

7. Who said this: "A man may stand there and put all America behind him."

Henry David Thoreau

Walt Whitman

Bronson Alcott

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore.

Explanation

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore.

8. The National Seashore has the distinction of being first for something important. What was it?

First national park

First rural national park

First urban national park

The National Seashore is the first urban national park. This means that it is the first national park located within a city or urban area. This distinction is important because it highlights the park's unique location and the challenges and opportunities that come with being in an urban environment.

Explanation

The National Seashore is the first urban national park. This means that it is the first national park located within a city or urban area. This distinction is important because it highlights the park's unique location and the challenges and opportunities that come with being in an urban environment.

9. The former United States Coast Guard station at the Seashore now houses what?

Army barracks

Youth hostel

Theater group

Nursing home

The former United States Coast Guard station at the Seashore is now operated as a 42 bed youth hostel by Hostelling International USA.

Explanation

The former United States Coast Guard station at the Seashore is now operated as a 42 bed youth hostel by Hostelling International USA.

10. First urban national park

10,522 acres

19,577 acres

21,450 acres

26,670 acres

The original Seashore legislation encompassed 26,670 acres in the six easternmost towns of Cape Cod, including 53 miles of beaches, 8 square miles of sand dunes, 20 freshwater lakes and several historic sites.

Explanation

The original Seashore legislation encompassed 26,670 acres in the six easternmost towns of Cape Cod, including 53 miles of beaches, 8 square miles of sand dunes, 20 freshwater lakes and several historic sites.

11. How many Cape towns are included in the National Seashore Park?

Two

Four

Six

Eight

The Cape Cod National Seashore includes nearly 40 miles of seashore, including the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham.

Explanation

The Cape Cod National Seashore includes nearly 40 miles of seashore, including the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham.

12. How many private properties exist within the Seashore's boundaries?

225

590

775

1,000

Today, about 590 private properties exist within the Seashore's boundaries: 251 in Wellfleet, 211 in Truro, 105 in Eastham, 20 in Chatham, one in Orleans and one in Provincetown, according to Seashore records.

Explanation

Today, about 590 private properties exist within the Seashore's boundaries: 251 in Wellfleet, 211 in Truro, 105 in Eastham, 20 in Chatham, one in Orleans and one in Provincetown, according to Seashore records.