Clarence King

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Clarence King born?January 6, 1842
2. Where was Clarence King born?Newport, Rhode Island
3. When did Clarence King die?December 24, 1901
4. How big is Clarence King?Sierra Nevada mountain range
5. What is the career?American geologist, mountaineer, and author
6. What is the key role?First Director of the United States Geological Survey (1879-1881)

Geological Survey: A scientific organization responsible for mapping and studying the Earth's physical features, resources, and geological processes.
Mountaineering: The sport or activity of climbing mountains, often involving technical skills and endurance.
Empirical Discovery: Knowledge gained through observation and experimentation rather than theory alone.
Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features over an area of land.