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What does the tree on the arrowhead represent?

The tree represents all vegetation.

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Many well known monuments and memorials, including those

to presidents Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, are

located in this park.

National Mall & Memorial Parks

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I am in Ford’s Theatre NationalHistoric Site. This is the location

where President Lincoln wasassassinated by John Wilkes

Booth on April 14, 1865. Wheream I? (Hint: It’s a city)

Washington D.C.

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This person conducts scientific studies of material remains, such

as fossil relics, artifacts, andmonuments of past human life

and activities.

Archaeologist

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What do the mountains onthe arrowhead represent?

Mountains represent land formations, scenery, and recreational opportunities.

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In 1865, Confederate GeneralRobert E. Lee surrendered at this location, ending the Civil

War. It is now a historical park.Which park is it?

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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I am on the Appalachian Trail.It is a 2,175 mile long footpath. It was first completed in 1937.

Where could I be?

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina,

Tennessee, or Georgia

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This person is in charge of a museum, art collection, etc.

Curator

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What does the bison on the arrowhead represent?

The bison represents all wildlife.

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Your first national park wascreated in 1872, before there was

a National Park Service! Congress chose to establish the world’s very first national park

here, in the Earth’s greatest geyserarea – over 10,000 geysers! Name

this park.

Yellowstone National Park

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I am in Denali National Park and Preserve. The tallest

mountain in North America lieswithin its boundaries. It

conserves wildlife like caribou, bears, wolves, and moose.

Where am I?

Alaska

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This person enforces the law and solves crimes.

Police Officer

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What does the lake on thearrowhead represent?

The lake represents clean water and recreational opportunities.

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This park conserves some ofthe tallest trees in the world.

Name this park.

Redwood National and State Parks

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I am at Vicksburg National Military Park. There are 1,330

monuments and markers on thebattlefield, a 16 mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and

a National Cemetery. Where am I?

Mississippi

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This person designs buildings and advises in their

construction.

Architect

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What does the arrowhead shape represent?

The arrowhead shape represents historical and archaeological treasures.

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This park is named for a type of cactus that lives here. Water stored in the plants’ tissue allows them to survive long

periods of dry weather. Name this park.

Saguaro National Park

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I am at the War in the PacificNational Historical Park. Thisplace serves as a reminder of

the battles fought during WorldWar II. Where am I?

Guam

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This person is a scientist who studies living organisms.

Biologist