Which is the largest national park by area?

Which is the largest national park by area?

• A. Denali National Park
• B. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
• C. Katmai National Park
• D. Yosemite National Park

Answer: (B)

The question tests understanding of how to judge size by area. Wrangell-St. Elias covers a vast expanse—roughly 20,000 square miles (over 13 million acres)—which is far larger than the other parks listed (Denali is about 9,000–10,000 square miles, Katmai around 6,000–7,000, and Yosemite about 1,100). That immense area comes from Alaska’s expansive, rugged terrain, with glaciers, mountains, and vast backcountry that span a huge region. So Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest national park by area.

The question tests understanding of how to judge size by area. Wrangell-St. Elias covers a vast expanse—roughly 20,000 square miles (over 13 million acres)—which is far larger than the other parks listed (Denali is about 9,000–10,000 square miles, Katmai around 6,000–7,000, and Yosemite about 1,100). That immense area comes from Alaska’s expansive, rugged terrain, with glaciers, mountains, and vast backcountry that span a huge region. So Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest national park by area.