The Wave: Arizona’s Surreal Sandstone Phenomenon
  • 1. What state is The Wave located in?
A) Nevada
B) Utah
C) California
D) Arizona
  • 2. What type of rock makes up The Wave?
A) Limestone
B) Basalt
C) Sandstone
D) Granite
  • 3. Which geological period do the rocks of The Wave date back to?
A) Paleozoic
B) Triassic
C) Jurassic
D) Cretaceous
  • 4. What should visitors avoid doing at The Wave?
A) Taking photographs
B) Camping
C) Swimming
D) Disturbing the formations
  • 5. What is the shape of The Wave?
A) Flat
B) Undulating
C) Jagged
D) Circular
  • 6. How is The Wave primarily formed?
A) Sedimentation
B) Erosion
C) Volcanic activity
D) Metamorphism
  • 7. Which agency manages The Wave?
A) Fish and Wildlife Service
B) Forest Service
C) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
D) National Park Service (NPS)
  • 8. What is the primary mineral contributing to the color of The Wave?
A) Calcite
B) Iron oxide
C) Quartz
D) Feldspar
  • 9. What is the approximate age of the formation of The Wave?
A) 450 million years
B) 190 million years
C) 300 million years
D) 65 million years
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