4. The Catoctin Mountain Park has been hit by invasive species (non-natives) which puts their forests under greater stress. Which of the following is NOT an invasive species within the park? a. mile-a-minute plant b. emerald ash borer c. garlic mustard plant d. brook trout 5. Go to 39 37 46.32N 77 25 58.95W – and zoom to an eye altitude of ~15,000 feet. This is Chimney Rock, one of several places in the park with wonderful views. These views are expected to become more hazy in the future due to what? a. decreased local temperatures b. increased pollutants c. drought d. increased storms 9. Go to 32 53 37.38N 106 18 13.03W and zoom to an eye altitude of ~30 miles. You can see the large gypsum dune field. What does the ecosystem at White Sands National Park rely on to keep the gypsum dunes in place? a. rooted aquatic plants b. mountains that act as a physical barrier c. moisture d. none of the answer choices are correct 10. Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of increased temperatures in the White Sands area? a. lower evaporation rates b. lower water table c. reduced flooding events d. reduction of soil moisture e. hotter temperatures within the dunes
4. The Catoctin Mountain Park has been hit by invasive species (non-natives) which puts their
forests under greater stress. Which of the following is NOT an invasive species within the park?
a. mile-a-minute plant
b. emerald ash borer
c. garlic mustard plant
d. brook trout
5. Go to 39 37 46.32N 77 25 58.95W – and zoom to an eye altitude of ~15,000 feet. This is
Chimney Rock, one of several places in the park with wonderful views. These views are
expected to become more hazy in the future due to what?
a. decreased local temperatures
b. increased pollutants
c. drought
d. increased storms
9. Go to 32 53 37.38N 106 18 13.03W and zoom to an eye altitude of ~30 miles. You can see
the large gypsum dune field. What does the ecosystem at White Sands National Park rely on to
keep the gypsum dunes in place?
a. rooted aquatic plants
b. mountains that act as a physical barrier
c. moisture
d. none of the answer choices are correct
10. Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of increased temperatures in the White
Sands area?
a. lower evaporation rates
b. lower water table
c. reduced flooding events
d. reduction of soil moisture
e. hotter temperatures within the dunes
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