Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Alaska Peninsula is/are correct?
1.It physically separates the open Pacific Ocean to the south from Bristol Bay, which acts as an arm of the Bering Sea.
2.The peninsula is characterized by the Aleutian Range, a dormant mountain system completely devoid of active volcanism.
3.The ecosystem falls under federal protection, hosting numerous national wildlife refuges administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The peninsula projects 497 miles to the southwest, serving as a distinct maritime boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea’s Bristol Bay.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Aleutian Range is a highly active volcanic mountain range situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, not a dormant system.
- Statement 3 is correct: The region is heavily conserved, featuring multiple protected wildlife refuges managed by federal nodal agencies like the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect its dense brown bear and salmon populations.
