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