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Alaska

The northernmost state of the United States. It ranks first in terms of total land area and 47th in terms of population.

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How many hotels are in Alaska?

There are currently 86 hotels in Anchorage, Alaska. These hotels range from one to five stars. However, if you are looking to stay at a nicer hotel but are still trying to stay on a budget, a four star or higher hotel can be found within the city starting at $103 a night.

Why does Alaska have circle justice?

i think that they use it because maybe a lot of people commit crimes and they want to forgive those people. So that is maybe why they use the Circle Justice system.

Hottest us state in January?

Hawaii is the warmest state in January. Honolulu averages a high of 80 and low of 63 in January. This is slightly above other warm locations including Miami and Houston.

How many days of sunlight are there in Kodiak Alaska?

Kodiak is south of the Arctic Circle, so it has a sunrise and a sunset every day. On the summer solstice the time from sunrise to sunset is 18 hours and 7 minutes.

What are the pros and cons of drilling for oil in Alaska?

Pros

-The most important resource in America is oil for many different uses.

-The most common things that its used for a gasoline and petroleum. Also it used in things that you wouldn't suspect. Some examples is rubbing alcohol, fertilizers, house paint, and just about everything else you can think of.

-Oil in Alaska reduces the gas prices in America as well as it does in other countries.

-The Trans-Alaska Pipeline brings to the surface more than 2 million barrels of oil each day!!

-Also promotes huge amounts of coal, a major industrial requirement.

-some reserves in Alaska produce more oil then in Middle East Countries.

-We also get tax revenue and jobs from oil.

-Provide employment and income for Alaskans while the oil lasts.

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Cons

-Had a oil spill in 1989 and killed a lot of land and sea life such as whales, fish, birds, and other kinds of animals.

-Drilling for oil is the biggest problem in Alaska because it kills many wildlife habitats and refuges.

-Many animals die because all their food supply is gone and because they had no other place to go to.

-When transporting oil it pollution inland as well as along the coast. This is mainly due to leakages and consistent drilling for oil, other than the established sites.

-Drilling oil also destroys the natural ecosystem, wildlife, terrain, and uses too many available resources.

-Pollutes the air in Alaska and makes it very hard to live and work throughout the state.

How long would it take to walk from Florida to Alaska?

A long time seeing that you would most likely drown on your hike

What are the names of the Aleutian Islands?

Formerly called the Catherine Archipelago, the Aleutian Islands comprise some 150 mostly volcanic islands extending twelve thousand miles west of the Alaskan Peninsula. The major island groups, from east to west, are the Fox Islands (including Unimak and Unalaska), Islands of the Four Mountains, Andreanof Islands (including Adak), and Near Islands (including Attu). Good awnswer :)

Is Alaska in the frigid zone?

Yes, Iceland is in the frigid zone. Any place beyond the Arctic or Antarctic circles is in the frigid zone. Of course, Iceland is not above the Arctic Circle or below the Antarctic Circle so I can see where my answer might be confusing.

What are the states around Alaska?

Alaska does not share a border with any US State.

Are there any faults in Alaska?

There are no fault lines in Alaska.

Yes there are, just check the history of Anchorage!

Is Alaska smaller larger or bigger than Texas?

Alaska is larger, it just looks small on the map. Alaska is also the largest state in the U.S.

Who made the Alaska flag?

It was created by 13 year old Benny Benson.

What two countries does the Beaufort Sea border?

The Beaufort Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean) borders the United States (Alaska) and Canada.

What is made in Alaska?

Fish, fish and more fish. Alaska's major export, besides oil, is fish, a mass amount of which is shipped to Japan. Salmon, Halibut, Pollock, Crab, Rockfish to name a few.

Why is Alaska better than Hawaii?

It isn't. Hawaii has babes. Hawaii is better than every state in the world.

Alaska is better at being close to the North Pole.

Alaska is better at hosting sled dog races.

Alaska is a better environment for Polar bears.