In 2021, four of the United States national parks thatwere among the most visited were Grand CanyonNational Park, Rocky Mountain National Park,Yellowstone National Park, and Zion National Park.The graph shows the number of visits for recreationto each of these parks during the three-month periodwith the highest number of visitors. A student notesthat among the parks shown in the graph, the parkwith the highest monthly recreation visits in all threemonths was _______Which choice most effectively uses data from thegraph to complete the text?A) Zion National Park.B) Rocky Mountain National Park.C) Yellowstone National Park.D) Grand Canyon National Park.

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanksYellowstone National Park, the US first National Park, was (1) _________ in 1872. The park covers an area of about 3,500 square miles in three states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, which makes it one of the (2) _________   national parks in the USA.Yellowstone is a great place to see some of the most outstanding features on Earth. The park is home to more than 200 (3) _________ species of animals, including bears and eagles. These wild animals are the main attraction of the park. Yellowstone is also famous for its impressive hot springs, resulting from water contacting hot rock underground and then rising to the Earth’s surface in different colors.Today, Yellowstone remains one of the country's most popular national parks, attracting millions of (4) _________ every year. It is a favorite destination for those who love to explore the nature and to experience outdoor  activities, such as hiking, birdwatching or horse-riding. For other people who want a quiet moment or need to sit quietly, watching the sunset, Yellowstone offers different choices for them to simply slow down and relax in nature. Question 26.A.madeB.recognizedC.establishedD.startedQuestion 27.A.tiniestB.largestC.the richestD.most successfulQuestion 28.A.rareB.newC.impressiveD.funQuestion 29.A.hikersB.developersC.guestsD.visitors

A wildlife conservation organization is conducting a study on the impact of hunting on animal populations in a national park. They have collected data on the number of hunting permits issued and the populations of different species over the past five years.  Year Hunting Permits Issued Deer Population Bear Population2017 500 1000 2002018 550 950 1802019 600 900 1602020 620 850 1502021 600 800 140Based on the data table, which trend can be observed regarding the hunting permits issued and the deer population?  A.As the number of hunting permits issued increased, the deer population also increased.B.As the number of hunting permits issued increased, the deer population decreased.  C.There is no clear relationship between the number of hunting permits issued and the deer population.  D.The deer population remained constant regardless of the number of hunting permits issued.

Consider this claim:The federal government should protect national parks by limiting the number of visitors allowed.Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?In recent years, the National Park Service has reported a backlog of underfunded projects due to aging infrastructure, budget restraints, and staffing shortages.Staff at Yosemite National Park report that an increase in visitors has led to problems such as smog and trail erosion.One recent visitor to a national park posted the following review on a popular website: "The experience was disturbing. It was like going to an amusement park: long lines, tons of traffic, trash strewn everywhere."Save answer

Select all that applyPublic parks provide which of the following?Multiple select question.Support of biodiversityOutdoor educationA sense of communityAccess to nature for only the economically advantaged

The popularity of which of the following is an example of the trend toward ecotourism?ResponsesTime-share condominiums on the coast of SpainTime-share condominiums on the coast of SpainSki resorts in ChileSki resorts in ChileNational parks in Costa RicaNational parks in Costa RicaRecreational canals in FloridaRecreational canals in FloridaArtificial lakes in Texas