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5728d311ff5b5019007da785 | How much does gas cost in Alaska, in comparison to the national average? | 30–60¢ higher | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's economy depends heavily on increasingly expensive diesel fuel for heating, transportation, electric power and light. Though wind and hydroelectric power are abundant and underdeveloped, proposals for statewide energy systems (e.g. with special low-cost electric interties) were judged uneconomica... |
5728d311ff5b5019007da786 | What are some reasons why gas prices may vary in Alaska, especially? | transportation costs, seasonal usage peaks, nearby petroleum development infrastructure | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's economy depends heavily on increasingly expensive diesel fuel for heating, transportation, electric power and light. Though wind and hydroelectric power are abundant and underdeveloped, proposals for statewide energy systems (e.g. with special low-cost electric interties) were judged uneconomica... |
5728d311ff5b5019007da787 | What does Alaska's economy heavily rely on? | diesel fuel | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's economy depends heavily on increasingly expensive diesel fuel for heating, transportation, electric power and light. Though wind and hydroelectric power are abundant and underdeveloped, proposals for statewide energy systems (e.g. with special low-cost electric interties) were judged uneconomica... |
5728d311ff5b5019007da788 | What purpose does diesel fuel have in Alaska? | heating, transportation, electric power and light | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's economy depends heavily on increasingly expensive diesel fuel for heating, transportation, electric power and light. Though wind and hydroelectric power are abundant and underdeveloped, proposals for statewide energy systems (e.g. with special low-cost electric interties) were judged uneconomica... |
5728d3d92ca10214002da8c6 | What is the Alaska Permanent Fund? | constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Permanent Fund is a constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues, established by voters in 1976 to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil, largely in anticipation of the recently constructed Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The fund was originally proposed by Governor ... |
5728d3d92ca10214002da8c7 | In what year was the Alaska Permanent Fund established? | 1976 | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Permanent Fund is a constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues, established by voters in 1976 to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil, largely in anticipation of the recently constructed Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The fund was originally proposed by Governor ... |
5728d3d92ca10214002da8c8 | Why was the Alaska Permament Fund established? | to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Permanent Fund is a constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues, established by voters in 1976 to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil, largely in anticipation of the recently constructed Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The fund was originally proposed by Governor ... |
5728d3d92ca10214002da8c9 | Who originally proposed the Alaska Permanent Fund? | Governor Keith Miller | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Permanent Fund is a constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues, established by voters in 1976 to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil, largely in anticipation of the recently constructed Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The fund was originally proposed by Governor ... |
5728d3d92ca10214002da8ca | Why did Governor Keith Miller propose the Alaska Permanent Fund before the Prudhoe Bay sale? | fear that the legislature would spend the entire proceeds of the sale (which amounted to $900 million) at once | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Permanent Fund is a constitutionally authorized appropriation of oil revenues, established by voters in 1976 to manage a surplus in state petroleum revenues from oil, largely in anticipation of the recently constructed Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The fund was originally proposed by Governor ... |
5728d4c43acd2414000dffa9 | Was Alaska's Constitution written to encourage or discourage state funds being used for a particular purpose? | discourage | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Constitution was written so as to discourage dedicating state funds for a particular purpose. The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation. From its initial principal of $734,000, the fund has... |
5728d4c43acd2414000dffaa | Why is the Permanent Fund an exception to the premise of the Alaskan Constitution? | political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Constitution was written so as to discourage dedicating state funds for a particular purpose. The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation. From its initial principal of $734,000, the fund has... |
5728d4c43acd2414000dffab | Where is the principal of the Permanent Fund invested? | outside Alaska | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Constitution was written so as to discourage dedicating state funds for a particular purpose. The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation. From its initial principal of $734,000, the fund has... |
5728d4c43acd2414000dffac | How much was the initial principal of the Permanent Fund? | $734,000 | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Constitution was written so as to discourage dedicating state funds for a particular purpose. The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation. From its initial principal of $734,000, the fund has... |
5728d4c43acd2414000dffad | How high has the principal of the Permanent Fund grown? | $50 billion | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Constitution was written so as to discourage dedicating state funds for a particular purpose. The Permanent Fund has become the rare exception to this, mostly due to the political climate of distrust existing during the time of its creation. From its initial principal of $734,000, the fund has... |
5728d59e3acd2414000dffbd | How long must an Alaskan have lived in the state in order to receive a Permanent Fund Dividend? | minimum of 12 months | [
"Alaska\n\nStarting in 1982, dividends from the fund's annual growth have been paid out each year to eligible Alaskans, ranging from an initial $1,000 in 1982 (equal to three years' payout, as the distribution of payments was held up in a lawsuit over the distribution scheme) to $3,269 in 2008 (which included a one... |
5728d59e3acd2414000dffbe | What percentage of the Permanent Fund is divided betwen Alaska's eligible residents? | 5% | [
"Alaska\n\nStarting in 1982, dividends from the fund's annual growth have been paid out each year to eligible Alaskans, ranging from an initial $1,000 in 1982 (equal to three years' payout, as the distribution of payments was held up in a lawsuit over the distribution scheme) to $3,269 in 2008 (which included a one... |
5728d59e3acd2414000dffbf | When did disembursements from the Permanent Fund begin? | 1982 | [
"Alaska\n\nStarting in 1982, dividends from the fund's annual growth have been paid out each year to eligible Alaskans, ranging from an initial $1,000 in 1982 (equal to three years' payout, as the distribution of payments was held up in a lawsuit over the distribution scheme) to $3,269 in 2008 (which included a one... |
5728d59e3acd2414000dffc0 | How much was the initial disembursement from the Permanent Fund? | $1,000 | [
"Alaska\n\nStarting in 1982, dividends from the fund's annual growth have been paid out each year to eligible Alaskans, ranging from an initial $1,000 in 1982 (equal to three years' payout, as the distribution of payments was held up in a lawsuit over the distribution scheme) to $3,269 in 2008 (which included a one... |
5728d690ff5b5019007da7e4 | Which crops are produced in the Delta-area? | barley and hay | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Tanana Valley is another notable agricultural locus, especially the Delta Junction area, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Fairbanks, with a sizable concentration of farms growing agronomic crops; these farms mostly lie north and east of Fort Greely. This area was largely set aside and developed ... |
5728d690ff5b5019007da7e5 | Small farms west of Fairbanks cater to whom? | restaurants, the hotel and tourist industry, and community-supported agriculture | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Tanana Valley is another notable agricultural locus, especially the Delta Junction area, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Fairbanks, with a sizable concentration of farms growing agronomic crops; these farms mostly lie north and east of Fort Greely. This area was largely set aside and developed ... |
5728d690ff5b5019007da7e6 | Which area did Hammond develeop during his second term? | Delta Junction area | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Tanana Valley is another notable agricultural locus, especially the Delta Junction area, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Fairbanks, with a sizable concentration of farms growing agronomic crops; these farms mostly lie north and east of Fort Greely. This area was largely set aside and developed ... |
5728ec472ca10214002daa98 | What causes food in Alaskan cities to be relatively expensive? | shipping costs | [
"Alaska\n\nMost food in Alaska is transported into the state from \"Outside\", and shipping costs make food in the cities relatively expensive. In rural areas, subsistence hunting and gathering is an essential activity because imported food is prohibitively expensive. Though most small towns and villages in Alaska ... |
5728ec472ca10214002daa99 | How high can the cost of transport be in some remote areas? | 50¢ per pound ($1.10/kg) | [
"Alaska\n\nMost food in Alaska is transported into the state from \"Outside\", and shipping costs make food in the cities relatively expensive. In rural areas, subsistence hunting and gathering is an essential activity because imported food is prohibitively expensive. Though most small towns and villages in Alaska ... |
5728ec472ca10214002daa9a | Which state in the US is the only to have higher fuel prices than Alaska? | Hawaii | [
"Alaska\n\nMost food in Alaska is transported into the state from \"Outside\", and shipping costs make food in the cities relatively expensive. In rural areas, subsistence hunting and gathering is an essential activity because imported food is prohibitively expensive. Though most small towns and villages in Alaska ... |
5728ec472ca10214002daa9b | How much does it cost to transport a gallon of milk in some rural areas of Alaska? | $3.50 | [
"Alaska\n\nMost food in Alaska is transported into the state from \"Outside\", and shipping costs make food in the cities relatively expensive. In rural areas, subsistence hunting and gathering is an essential activity because imported food is prohibitively expensive. Though most small towns and villages in Alaska ... |
5728edab2ca10214002daaaa | Why is there a debate about moving the capital of Alaska to another town? | Juneau, is not accessible by road | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska has few road connections compared to the rest of the U.S. The state's road system covers a relatively small area of the state, linking the central population centers and the Alaska Highway, the principal route out of the state through Canada. The state capital, Juneau, is not accessible by road, o... |
5728edab2ca10214002daaab | Which part of Alaska has no road system connecting it to other areas? | western part | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska has few road connections compared to the rest of the U.S. The state's road system covers a relatively small area of the state, linking the central population centers and the Alaska Highway, the principal route out of the state through Canada. The state capital, Juneau, is not accessible by road, o... |
5728edab2ca10214002daaac | Compared to the rest of the US, does Alaska has many or few road connections? | few | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska has few road connections compared to the rest of the U.S. The state's road system covers a relatively small area of the state, linking the central population centers and the Alaska Highway, the principal route out of the state through Canada. The state capital, Juneau, is not accessible by road, o... |
5728f3b82ca10214002dab28 | What year was the Alaska Railroad built? | around 1915 | [
"Alaska\n\nBuilt around 1915, the Alaska Railroad (ARR) played a key role in the development of Alaska through the 20th century. It links north Pacific shipping through providing critical infrastructure with tracks that run from Seward to Interior Alaska by way of South Central Alaska, passing through Anchorage, Ek... |
5728f3b82ca10214002dab29 | To what does "The Railbelt" refer? | region served by ARR tracks | [
"Alaska\n\nBuilt around 1915, the Alaska Railroad (ARR) played a key role in the development of Alaska through the 20th century. It links north Pacific shipping through providing critical infrastructure with tracks that run from Seward to Interior Alaska by way of South Central Alaska, passing through Anchorage, Ek... |
5728f3b82ca10214002dab2a | Which development in 1915 played a key role in developing Alaska? | Alaska Railroad (ARR) | [
"Alaska\n\nBuilt around 1915, the Alaska Railroad (ARR) played a key role in the development of Alaska through the 20th century. It links north Pacific shipping through providing critical infrastructure with tracks that run from Seward to Interior Alaska by way of South Central Alaska, passing through Anchorage, Ek... |
5728f9ce6aef05140015491a | The ARR was one of the last railroads in the US to use what? | cabooses | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Railroad was one of the last railroads in North America to use cabooses in regular service and still uses them on some gravel trains. It continues to offer one of the last flag stop routes in the country. A stretch of about 60 miles (100 km) of track along an area north of Talkeetna remains in... |
5728f9ce6aef05140015491b | When are cabooses still used occasionally? | some gravel trains | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Railroad was one of the last railroads in North America to use cabooses in regular service and still uses them on some gravel trains. It continues to offer one of the last flag stop routes in the country. A stretch of about 60 miles (100 km) of track along an area north of Talkeetna remains in... |
5728f9ce6aef05140015491c | When was the Parks Highway constructed? | 1970s | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Railroad was one of the last railroads in North America to use cabooses in regular service and still uses them on some gravel trains. It continues to offer one of the last flag stop routes in the country. A stretch of about 60 miles (100 km) of track along an area north of Talkeetna remains in... |
5728fae2af94a219006a9ead | What is the name of Alaska's ferry system? | the Alaska Marine Highway | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's well-developed state-owned ferry system (known as the Alaska Marine Highway) serves the cities of southeast, the Gulf Coast and the Alaska Peninsula. The ferries transport vehicles as well as passengers. The system also operates a ferry service from Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, Brit... |
5728fae2af94a219006a9eae | Which other Ferry group works alongside the Alaska Marine Highway to coordinate travel? | The Inter-Island Ferry Authority | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's well-developed state-owned ferry system (known as the Alaska Marine Highway) serves the cities of southeast, the Gulf Coast and the Alaska Peninsula. The ferries transport vehicles as well as passengers. The system also operates a ferry service from Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, Brit... |
5728fae2af94a219006a9eaf | Which areas does the Alaska Marine Highway serve? | southeast, the Gulf Coast and the Alaska Peninsula | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's well-developed state-owned ferry system (known as the Alaska Marine Highway) serves the cities of southeast, the Gulf Coast and the Alaska Peninsula. The ferries transport vehicles as well as passengers. The system also operates a ferry service from Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, Brit... |
5728fb513f37b31900477ef7 | Which two cities are served by major airlines? | Anchorage and, to a lesser extent Fairbanks | [
"Alaska\n\nCities not served by road, sea, or river can be reached only by air, foot, dogsled, or snowmachine, accounting for Alaska's extremely well developed bush air services—an Alaskan novelty. Anchorage and, to a lesser extent Fairbanks, is served by many major airlines. Because of limited highway access, air ... |
5728fb513f37b31900477ef8 | What is the most efficient means of transportation into and out of Alaska? | air travel | [
"Alaska\n\nCities not served by road, sea, or river can be reached only by air, foot, dogsled, or snowmachine, accounting for Alaska's extremely well developed bush air services—an Alaskan novelty. Anchorage and, to a lesser extent Fairbanks, is served by many major airlines. Because of limited highway access, air ... |
5728fb513f37b31900477ef9 | How many visitors came to Alaska between 2012-2013? | almost 2 million | [
"Alaska\n\nCities not served by road, sea, or river can be reached only by air, foot, dogsled, or snowmachine, accounting for Alaska's extremely well developed bush air services—an Alaskan novelty. Anchorage and, to a lesser extent Fairbanks, is served by many major airlines. Because of limited highway access, air ... |
5728fc476aef051400154946 | Which service allows government to subsidise regular air travel in Alaska? | Essential Air Service program | [
"Alaska\n\nRegular flights to most villages and towns within the state that are commercially viable are challenging to provide, so they are heavily subsidized by the federal government through the Essential Air Service program. Alaska Airlines is the only major airline offering in-state travel with jet service (som... |
5728fc476aef051400154947 | Which airline offers in-state travel with jet-service? | Alaska Airlines | [
"Alaska\n\nRegular flights to most villages and towns within the state that are commercially viable are challenging to provide, so they are heavily subsidized by the federal government through the Essential Air Service program. Alaska Airlines is the only major airline offering in-state travel with jet service (som... |
5728fc476aef051400154948 | What are some Alaskan regional hubs? | Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, Dillingham, Kodiak | [
"Alaska\n\nRegular flights to most villages and towns within the state that are commercially viable are challenging to provide, so they are heavily subsidized by the federal government through the Essential Air Service program. Alaska Airlines is the only major airline offering in-state travel with jet service (som... |
5728fd6e3f37b31900477f35 | What are the names of a few regional Alaskan airlines? | Ravn Alaska, PenAir, and Frontier Flying Service | [
"Alaska\n\nThe bulk of remaining commercial flight offerings come from small regional commuter airlines such as Ravn Alaska, PenAir, and Frontier Flying Service. The smallest towns and villages must rely on scheduled or chartered bush flying services using general aviation aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan, the m... |
5728fd6e3f37b31900477f36 | What model is the most popular aicraft in Alaska? | Cessna Caravan | [
"Alaska\n\nThe bulk of remaining commercial flight offerings come from small regional commuter airlines such as Ravn Alaska, PenAir, and Frontier Flying Service. The smallest towns and villages must rely on scheduled or chartered bush flying services using general aviation aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan, the m... |
5728fd6e3f37b31900477f37 | How much of the subsidized bulk mail delivery program goes to carriers who offer passenger service? | 70% | [
"Alaska\n\nThe bulk of remaining commercial flight offerings come from small regional commuter airlines such as Ravn Alaska, PenAir, and Frontier Flying Service. The smallest towns and villages must rely on scheduled or chartered bush flying services using general aviation aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan, the m... |
572904aeaf94a219006a9f57 | Which plane is considered quintessentially Alaskan? | bush seaplane | [
"Alaska\n\nMany communities have small air taxi services. These operations originated from the demand for customized transport to remote areas. Perhaps the most quintessentially Alaskan plane is the bush seaplane. The world's busiest seaplane base is Lake Hood, located next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Ai... |
572904aeaf94a219006a9f58 | Where is the busiest seaplane base in the world? | Lake Hood | [
"Alaska\n\nMany communities have small air taxi services. These operations originated from the demand for customized transport to remote areas. Perhaps the most quintessentially Alaskan plane is the bush seaplane. The world's busiest seaplane base is Lake Hood, located next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Ai... |
572904aeaf94a219006a9f59 | Which state had the most pilots per capita than any other US state? | Alaska | [
"Alaska\n\nMany communities have small air taxi services. These operations originated from the demand for customized transport to remote areas. Perhaps the most quintessentially Alaskan plane is the bush seaplane. The world's busiest seaplane base is Lake Hood, located next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Ai... |
572904aeaf94a219006a9f5a | Lake Hood is located next to what International Airport? | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | [
"Alaska\n\nMany communities have small air taxi services. These operations originated from the demand for customized transport to remote areas. Perhaps the most quintessentially Alaskan plane is the bush seaplane. The world's busiest seaplane base is Lake Hood, located next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Ai... |
57293b9f3f37b3190047813d | Which Alaskan way of transport is more for sport than for transportation? | dogsled | [
"Alaska\n\nAnother Alaskan transportation method is the dogsled. In modern times (that is, any time after the mid-late 1920s), dog mushing is more of a sport than a true means of transportation. Various races are held around the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,150-mile (1,850 km) ... |
57293b9f3f37b3190047813e | Which dog-sled race in Alaska is the most famous? | Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race | [
"Alaska\n\nAnother Alaskan transportation method is the dogsled. In modern times (that is, any time after the mid-late 1920s), dog mushing is more of a sport than a true means of transportation. Various races are held around the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,150-mile (1,850 km) ... |
57293b9f3f37b3190047813f | What does the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race commemorate in Alaskan history? | the famous 1925 serum run to Nome | [
"Alaska\n\nAnother Alaskan transportation method is the dogsled. In modern times (that is, any time after the mid-late 1920s), dog mushing is more of a sport than a true means of transportation. Various races are held around the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,150-mile (1,850 km) ... |
57293b9f3f37b31900478140 | Why were sled-dogs used to deliver medicine to Nome in 1925? | all other means of transportation had failed | [
"Alaska\n\nAnother Alaskan transportation method is the dogsled. In modern times (that is, any time after the mid-late 1920s), dog mushing is more of a sport than a true means of transportation. Various races are held around the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,150-mile (1,850 km) ... |
57293b9f3f37b31900478141 | Which dogsled race most accurately follows the route of the 1925 serum run? | "Serum Run" | [
"Alaska\n\nAnother Alaskan transportation method is the dogsled. In modern times (that is, any time after the mid-late 1920s), dog mushing is more of a sport than a true means of transportation. Various races are held around the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,150-mile (1,850 km) ... |
57293c5e6aef051400154bc0 | Which two companies provide internet and data transport to Alaska? | GCI and Alaska Communications | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's internet and other data transport systems are provided largely through the two major telecommunications companies: GCI and Alaska Communications. GCI owns and operates what it calls the Alaska United Fiber Optic system and as of late 2011 Alaska Communications advertised that it has \"two fiber ... |
57293c5e6aef051400154bc1 | In what year was a project to connect Asia and rural Alaska announced? | 2011 | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's internet and other data transport systems are provided largely through the two major telecommunications companies: GCI and Alaska Communications. GCI owns and operates what it calls the Alaska United Fiber Optic system and as of late 2011 Alaska Communications advertised that it has \"two fiber ... |
57293c5e6aef051400154bc2 | How much money did the federal government contribute via stimulus to the connectvitiy between Asia and Alaska? | $350 million | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's internet and other data transport systems are provided largely through the two major telecommunications companies: GCI and Alaska Communications. GCI owns and operates what it calls the Alaska United Fiber Optic system and as of late 2011 Alaska Communications advertised that it has \"two fiber ... |
57293c5e6aef051400154bc3 | Which company owns and operates the Alaska United Fiber Optic System? | GCI | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska's internet and other data transport systems are provided largely through the two major telecommunications companies: GCI and Alaska Communications. GCI owns and operates what it calls the Alaska United Fiber Optic system and as of late 2011 Alaska Communications advertised that it has \"two fiber ... |
57293ccf3f37b31900478165 | How does Alaska finance its state government operations? | petroleum revenues and federal subsidies | [
"Alaska\n\nTo finance state government operations, Alaska depends primarily on petroleum revenues and federal subsidies. This allows it to have the lowest individual tax burden in the United States. It is one of five states with no state sales tax, one of seven states that do not levy an individual income tax, and ... |
57293ccf3f37b31900478166 | How many states in the US do not have sales tax? | five | [
"Alaska\n\nTo finance state government operations, Alaska depends primarily on petroleum revenues and federal subsidies. This allows it to have the lowest individual tax burden in the United States. It is one of five states with no state sales tax, one of seven states that do not levy an individual income tax, and ... |
57293ccf3f37b31900478167 | How many US states do not collect an individual income tax? | seven | [
"Alaska\n\nTo finance state government operations, Alaska depends primarily on petroleum revenues and federal subsidies. This allows it to have the lowest individual tax burden in the United States. It is one of five states with no state sales tax, one of seven states that do not levy an individual income tax, and ... |
57293ccf3f37b31900478168 | Which state has the lowest tax burden of the entire US? | Alaska | [
"Alaska\n\nTo finance state government operations, Alaska depends primarily on petroleum revenues and federal subsidies. This allows it to have the lowest individual tax burden in the United States. It is one of five states with no state sales tax, one of seven states that do not levy an individual income tax, and ... |
57293d8b3f37b31900478173 | Which political party does Alaska generally support? | Republicans | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska regularly supports Republicans in presidential elections and has done so since statehood. Republicans have won the state's electoral college votes in all but one election that it has participated in (1964). No state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate fewer times. Alaska was carried ... |
57293d8b3f37b31900478174 | How many elections have Democrats won in Alaska? | one | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska regularly supports Republicans in presidential elections and has done so since statehood. Republicans have won the state's electoral college votes in all but one election that it has participated in (1964). No state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate fewer times. Alaska was carried ... |
57293d8b3f37b31900478175 | Which candidate was the only Democrat to win Alaska in a landslide election in 1964? | Lyndon B. Johnson | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska regularly supports Republicans in presidential elections and has done so since statehood. Republicans have won the state's electoral college votes in all but one election that it has participated in (1964). No state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate fewer times. Alaska was carried ... |
57293d8b3f37b31900478176 | Which Democratic candidate was the first to win 40% of the vote in Alaska since 1964? | Barack Obama | [
"Alaska\n\nAlaska regularly supports Republicans in presidential elections and has done so since statehood. Republicans have won the state's electoral college votes in all but one election that it has participated in (1964). No state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate fewer times. Alaska was carried ... |
57293e123f37b31900478185 | The areas surrounding which university has been historically a Democratic stronghold? | University of Alaska Fairbanks | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Bush, central Juneau, midtown and downtown Anchorage, and the areas surrounding the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Ester have been strongholds of the Democratic Party. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the majority of Fairbanks (including North Pole and the military base), and South An... |
57293e123f37b31900478186 | Which areas of Alaska have the highest Republican concentrations? | The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the majority of Fairbanks (including North Pole and the military base), and South Anchorage | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Bush, central Juneau, midtown and downtown Anchorage, and the areas surrounding the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Ester have been strongholds of the Democratic Party. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the majority of Fairbanks (including North Pole and the military base), and South An... |
57293e123f37b31900478187 | As of 2004, how many Alaskan residents refuse to select a political party? | well over half | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska Bush, central Juneau, midtown and downtown Anchorage, and the areas surrounding the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Ester have been strongholds of the Democratic Party. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the majority of Fairbanks (including North Pole and the military base), and South An... |
57293ec33f37b31900478195 | Into how many recording districts is Alaska divided? | 34 | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Unorganized Borough has no government of its own, but the U.S. Census Bureau in cooperation with the state divided the Unorganized Borough into 11 census areas solely for the purposes of statistical analysis and presentation. A recording district is a mechanism for administration of the public record... |
57293ec33f37b31900478196 | What is the function of an Alaskan recording district? | a mechanism for administration of the public record in Alaska | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Unorganized Borough has no government of its own, but the U.S. Census Bureau in cooperation with the state divided the Unorganized Borough into 11 census areas solely for the purposes of statistical analysis and presentation. A recording district is a mechanism for administration of the public record... |
57293ec33f37b31900478197 | Which documents do recording districts universally use between areas? | acceptance criteria, fee schedule, etc. | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Unorganized Borough has no government of its own, but the U.S. Census Bureau in cooperation with the state divided the Unorganized Borough into 11 census areas solely for the purposes of statistical analysis and presentation. A recording district is a mechanism for administration of the public record... |
57293f3e6aef051400154bd6 | What are CDPs? | census-designated places | [
"Alaska\n\nAs reflected in the 2010 United States Census, Alaska has a total of 355 incorporated cities and census-designated places (CDPs). The tally of cities includes four unified municipalities, essentially the equivalent of a consolidated city–county. The majority of these communities are located in the rural ... |
57293f3e6aef051400154bd7 | How many incorporated cities and CDPs does Alaska have, according to the 2010 Census? | 355 | [
"Alaska\n\nAs reflected in the 2010 United States Census, Alaska has a total of 355 incorporated cities and census-designated places (CDPs). The tally of cities includes four unified municipalities, essentially the equivalent of a consolidated city–county. The majority of these communities are located in the rural ... |
57293f3e6aef051400154bd8 | Are the majority of CDPs connected or disconnected from the North American road network? | unconnected | [
"Alaska\n\nAs reflected in the 2010 United States Census, Alaska has a total of 355 incorporated cities and census-designated places (CDPs). The tally of cities includes four unified municipalities, essentially the equivalent of a consolidated city–county. The majority of these communities are located in the rural ... |
57293f3e6aef051400154bd9 | In what area are the majority of cities and CDPS located in Alaska? | "The Bush" | [
"Alaska\n\nAs reflected in the 2010 United States Census, Alaska has a total of 355 incorporated cities and census-designated places (CDPs). The tally of cities includes four unified municipalities, essentially the equivalent of a consolidated city–county. The majority of these communities are located in the rural ... |
5729436b1d04691400779213 | In 2010, what percent of Alaska's population did not live in a city or CDP? | 2.88% | [
"Alaska\n\nOf Alaska's 2010 Census population figure of 710,231, 20,429 people, or 2.88% of the population, did not live in an incorporated city or census-designated place. Approximately three-quarters of that figure were people who live in urban and suburban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city limits of Ket... |
5729436b1d04691400779214 | What four areas have not been established as CDPs by the Census Bureau? | Ketchikan, Kodiak, Palmer and Wasilla | [
"Alaska\n\nOf Alaska's 2010 Census population figure of 710,231, 20,429 people, or 2.88% of the population, did not live in an incorporated city or census-designated place. Approximately three-quarters of that figure were people who live in urban and suburban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city limits of Ket... |
5729436b1d04691400779215 | Which seven CDPs were incorporated as part of the 1980 Census? | Clover Pass, Herring Cove, Ketchikan East, Mountain Point, North Tongass Highway, Pennock Island and Saxman East | [
"Alaska\n\nOf Alaska's 2010 Census population figure of 710,231, 20,429 people, or 2.88% of the population, did not live in an incorporated city or census-designated place. Approximately three-quarters of that figure were people who live in urban and suburban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city limits of Ket... |
572943f4af94a219006aa213 | In what year did Alaskan State Troopers become an official organization? | 1941 | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska State Troopers are Alaska's statewide police force. They have a long and storied history, but were not an official organization until 1941. Before the force was officially organized, law enforcement in Alaska was handled by various federal agencies. Larger towns usually have their own local po... |
572943f4af94a219006aa214 | What is different about a "Public Safety Officer" that distiguishes the position from a policeman? | have police training but do not carry firearms | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska State Troopers are Alaska's statewide police force. They have a long and storied history, but were not an official organization until 1941. Before the force was officially organized, law enforcement in Alaska was handled by various federal agencies. Larger towns usually have their own local po... |
572943f4af94a219006aa215 | What do wildlife enforcers regulate? | hunting and fishing regulations | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska State Troopers are Alaska's statewide police force. They have a long and storied history, but were not an official organization until 1941. Before the force was officially organized, law enforcement in Alaska was handled by various federal agencies. Larger towns usually have their own local po... |
572943f4af94a219006aa216 | What type of vehicles do Troopers operate? | a wide variety of land, air, and water patrol vehicles | [
"Alaska\n\nThe Alaska State Troopers are Alaska's statewide police force. They have a long and storied history, but were not an official organization until 1941. Before the force was officially organized, law enforcement in Alaska was handled by various federal agencies. Larger towns usually have their own local po... |
572945531d04691400779229 | What is Alaska's most prominent orchestra? | Anchorage Symphony Orchestra | [
"Alaska\n\nThere are many established music festivals in Alaska, including the Alaska Folk Festival, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Anchorage Folk Festival, the Athabascan Old-Time Fiddling Festival, the Sitka Jazz Festival, and the Sitka Summer Music Festival. The most prominent orchestra in Alaska is the... |
572945531d0469140077922a | Which company is Alaska's only professional opera? | The Anchorage Opera | [
"Alaska\n\nThere are many established music festivals in Alaska, including the Alaska Folk Festival, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Anchorage Folk Festival, the Athabascan Old-Time Fiddling Festival, the Sitka Jazz Festival, and the Sitka Summer Music Festival. The most prominent orchestra in Alaska is the... |
572945531d0469140077922b | What are a few of Alaska's noteworthy music festivals? | Alaska Folk Festival, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Anchorage Folk Festival | [
"Alaska\n\nThere are many established music festivals in Alaska, including the Alaska Folk Festival, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Anchorage Folk Festival, the Athabascan Old-Time Fiddling Festival, the Sitka Jazz Festival, and the Sitka Summer Music Festival. The most prominent orchestra in Alaska is the... |
572945bdaf94a219006aa237 | Which Alaskan native starred in a film also set in Alaska? | Ray Mala | [
"Alaska\n\nOne of the most prominent movies filmed in Alaska is MGM's Eskimo/Mala The Magnificent, starring Alaska Native Ray Mala. In 1932 an expedition set out from MGM's studios in Hollywood to Alaska to film what was then billed as \"The Biggest Picture Ever Made.\" Upon arriving in Alaska, they set up \"Camp H... |
572945bdaf94a219006aa238 | Where did actors on the set of The Magnificent live during their stay in Alaska? | "Camp Hollywood" | [
"Alaska\n\nOne of the most prominent movies filmed in Alaska is MGM's Eskimo/Mala The Magnificent, starring Alaska Native Ray Mala. In 1932 an expedition set out from MGM's studios in Hollywood to Alaska to film what was then billed as \"The Biggest Picture Ever Made.\" Upon arriving in Alaska, they set up \"Camp H... |
572945bdaf94a219006aa239 | In what area of Alaska was Camp Hollywood located? | Northwest | [
"Alaska\n\nOne of the most prominent movies filmed in Alaska is MGM's Eskimo/Mala The Magnificent, starring Alaska Native Ray Mala. In 1932 an expedition set out from MGM's studios in Hollywood to Alaska to film what was then billed as \"The Biggest Picture Ever Made.\" Upon arriving in Alaska, they set up \"Camp H... |
572945bdaf94a219006aa23a | Which chef was hired to prepare meals for the actors in The Magnificent? | from the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood | [
"Alaska\n\nOne of the most prominent movies filmed in Alaska is MGM's Eskimo/Mala The Magnificent, starring Alaska Native Ray Mala. In 1932 an expedition set out from MGM's studios in Hollywood to Alaska to film what was then billed as \"The Biggest Picture Ever Made.\" Upon arriving in Alaska, they set up \"Camp H... |
57288c842ca10214002da464 | Which classical views about the method of science did Popper reject? | inductivist | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nPopper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive experiments. He used the bla... |
57288c842ca10214002da465 | Who proposed empirical falsification as the central principle of the scientific method? | Popper | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nPopper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive experiments. He used the bla... |
57288c842ca10214002da466 | What is necessary for a scientific theory to be falsified? | decisive experiments | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nPopper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive experiments. He used the bla... |
57288c842ca10214002da467 | Which account of knowledge did Popper contest? | classical justificationist | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nPopper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive experiments. He used the bla... |
57288c842ca10214002da468 | What is the term for Popper's non-justificational theory of criticism? | critical rationalism | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nPopper is known for his rejection of the classical inductivist views on the scientific method, in favour of empirical falsification: A theory in the empirical sciences can never be proven, but it can be falsified, meaning that it can and should be scrutinized by decisive experiments. He used the bla... |
57288d6b3acd2414000dfaed | In which city was Karl Popper born? | Vienna | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nKarl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902, to upper middle-class parents. All of Karl Popper's grandparents were Jewish, but the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before Karl was born, and so he received Lutheran baptism. They understood this as part of their cultural ass... |
57288d6b3acd2414000dfaee | What religion did Popper's family observe during his youth? | Lutheranism | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nKarl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902, to upper middle-class parents. All of Karl Popper's grandparents were Jewish, but the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before Karl was born, and so he received Lutheran baptism. They understood this as part of their cultural ass... |
57288d6b3acd2414000dfaef | Whose law firm did Popper's father join in Vienna? | Burgomaster Herr Grübl | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nKarl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902, to upper middle-class parents. All of Karl Popper's grandparents were Jewish, but the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before Karl was born, and so he received Lutheran baptism. They understood this as part of their cultural ass... |
57288d6b3acd2414000dfaf0 | What numerical range of volumes did Popper's father keep in his library? | 12,000–14,000 | [
"Karl_Popper\n\nKarl Popper was born in Vienna (then in Austria-Hungary) in 1902, to upper middle-class parents. All of Karl Popper's grandparents were Jewish, but the Popper family converted to Lutheranism before Karl was born, and so he received Lutheran baptism. They understood this as part of their cultural ass... |
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