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Quiz about Utah National Parks
Quiz about Utah National Parks

Utah National Parks Trivia Quiz


Utah is a wonderful place for enjoying unique landscapes in some of America's finest national parks. Come visit!

A multiple-choice quiz by backcorner. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
backcorner
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
25,437
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1159
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 97 (5/10), Guest 66 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the State of Utah? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Utah national park is named, in part, for a geologic feature thought to resemble a Washington D.C. landmark? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bryce Canyon was named after Utah pioneer Ebenezer Bryce. Once, referring to the area destined to be a national park, Ebenezer said: 'Well, it's a hell of a place to lose 'what?'' Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This arch from Arches National Park is an unofficial symbol for Utah and appeared on the Utah centennial automobile license plates. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Dead Horse Point is located within Canyonlands National Park. True or False?


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following is NOT located in Zion National Park? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What Utah town on the Colorado river, near Arches National Park, has in recent years become extremely popular as a mountain biking area? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many National Parks are located in Utah? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Fremont River runs through Capitol Reef National Park. It was named for John C. Fremont who was what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The individual eroded rock formations in the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon are called what? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the State of Utah?

Answer: Great Basin National Park

One of the newest national parks, Great Basin is the state of Nevada's only national park and is located NEAR the Utah border.
2. Which Utah national park is named, in part, for a geologic feature thought to resemble a Washington D.C. landmark?

Answer: Capitol Reef National Park

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is the landmark. The 'reef' in the name of the park refers to the rocky formations resembling an obstacle to travelers like an ocean reef to seafarers.
3. Bryce Canyon was named after Utah pioneer Ebenezer Bryce. Once, referring to the area destined to be a national park, Ebenezer said: 'Well, it's a hell of a place to lose 'what?''

Answer: a cow

Ebenezer Bryce was a Mormon pioneer who homesteaded near the canyon in 1875. He later moved on to Arizona for more promising land.
4. This arch from Arches National Park is an unofficial symbol for Utah and appeared on the Utah centennial automobile license plates.

Answer: Delicate Arch

5. Dead Horse Point is located within Canyonlands National Park. True or False?

Answer: False

Dead Horse Point is a Utah State Park located near Canyonlands National Park. From 2,000 feet above, the view overlooking the 'goosenecks' of the Colorado River is spectacular.
6. Which of the following is NOT located in Zion National Park?

Answer: Devil's Tower

Devil's Tower, in Wyoming, was America's first national monument.
7. What Utah town on the Colorado river, near Arches National Park, has in recent years become extremely popular as a mountain biking area?

Answer: Moab

Gorgeous scenery, the mild climate and incomparable mountain biking terrain have made the Moab area a significant recreation destination.
8. How many National Parks are located in Utah?

Answer: Five

1) Zion 2)Bryce Canyon 3)Arches 4) Capitol Reef 5)Canyonlands (There are also several National Monuments in Utah, as well as two National Recreation Areas and a National Historic Site.
9. The Fremont River runs through Capitol Reef National Park. It was named for John C. Fremont who was what?

Answer: an American explorer

John Fremont (1813 - 1890) American Explorer, Army officer and politician - mapped the Oregon Trail - One of first two senators from California.
10. The individual eroded rock formations in the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon are called what?

Answer: Hoodoos

Don't ask me {why;} but those things are called hoodoos.
Source: Author backcorner

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