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Quiz about Northern Utah
Quiz about Northern Utah

Northern Utah Trivia Quiz


A quiz for on northern Utah

A multiple-choice quiz by Snowboard3r. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Snowboard3r
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
268,211
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where is the Golden Spike National Historic Site located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There is a famous motorcycle/snowmobile hill climb named the Widowmaker. Where is it located? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What great lake used to cover northern Utah? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Over 80% of the state's population resides along this mountain side in northern Utah, can you name it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these is NOT a Utah Ski Resort? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the main freeway that runs from southern Utah (St George) through northern Utah? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This lake has been called the Caribbean of the Rockies and is located on the Idaho/Utah border, can you name it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which amusement park opened in 1886? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these is a city north of Salt Lake City? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Do you know what component for the Space Shuttle is made in northern Utah? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where is the Golden Spike National Historic Site located?

Answer: Promontory

In May of 1869 Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad met and they laid out the last spike in the rails to join them together and they called it the Golden Spike. West of Brigham City at Promontory Summit.
2. There is a famous motorcycle/snowmobile hill climb named the Widowmaker. Where is it located?

Answer: Croydon

There is a professional hill that is 1000 ft, a 500 ft qualifying hill, and a 325 ft trophy hill for amateurs. Most motorcycles have longer tracks and special rear tires to dig in.
3. What great lake used to cover northern Utah?

Answer: Lake Bonneville

Lake Bonneville covered most of northern Utah, parts of Idaho and Nevada, you can go on a lot of different mountain sides and find sea shells!
4. Over 80% of the state's population resides along this mountain side in northern Utah, can you name it?

Answer: Wasatch Front

The Wasatch Front is the most populated area of the whole state. This area starts near Mount Timpanogos in Utah Valley and runs through Box Elder County.
This area is approximatly 120 miles long and on average about 5 miles wide.
5. Which of these is NOT a Utah Ski Resort?

Answer: Mammoth Mountain

Snowbasin Resort is one of the biggest ski resorts in the Ogden area, and it was one of the ski resorts for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Park City Mountain Resort is a great resort if you don't mind spending the extra money.
Wolf Mountain used to be Nordic Valley, it was purchased by Wolf Creek.
6. What is the main freeway that runs from southern Utah (St George) through northern Utah?

Answer: I-15

The freeway starts in San Diego, CA, and continues through Nevada, a part of Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and ends in Sweetgrass, MT on the border of the US and Canada.
7. This lake has been called the Caribbean of the Rockies and is located on the Idaho/Utah border, can you name it?

Answer: Bear Lake

Bear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its turquoise-blue water. It is located on the Utah/Idaho border. During the winter you can fish for prehistoric fish called Sisco.
8. Which amusement park opened in 1886?

Answer: Lagoon

It opened in July 15, 1886 on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, then after the water receded, and left behind a blue, sticky mud, they moved it 2.5 miles from the original location, where it is still located in Farmington. They have all sorts of rides, games, entertainment, and food.
9. Which of these is a city north of Salt Lake City?

Answer: Willard

Willard is 54 miles North of Salt Lake City and is home of Willard Bay State Park.
Lehi is 35 miles South of Salt Lake City
Nephi is 90 miles South of Salt Lake City
Panguitch is 250 miles South of Salt Lake City
10. Do you know what component for the Space Shuttle is made in northern Utah?

Answer: Reusable Solid Rocket Motor

ATK Launch Systems in Promontory currently manufactures Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM), booster separation motors, and support services for NASA's Space Shuttle. They also have static test fires at the Promontory location.
Source: Author Snowboard3r

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