The Painted Hills of Oregon: A Hidden Geological Treasure
- 1. In which National Park are the Painted Hills located?
A) John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
B) Mount Rainier National Park
C) Crater Lake National Park
D) Yosemite National Park
- 2. Which geological period do the fossils in the Painted Hills primarily date back to?
A) Oligocene
B) Triassic
C) Cretaceous
D) Jurassic
- 3. Which color is NOT typically associated with the Painted Hills?
A) Yellow
B) Brown
C) Red
D) Blue
- 4. The Painted Hills are considered a significant site for which type of fossil?
A) Plant fossils
B) Dinosaur fossils
C) Insect fossils
D) Marine fossils
- 5. Which U.S. state is home to the Painted Hills?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) Idaho
D) California
- 6. What is a key activity for visitors to the Painted Hills?
A) Hiking
B) Camping in the hills
C) Rock climbing
D) Surfing
- 7. What scientific discipline is primarily involved in studying the Painted Hills?
A) Geology
B) Zoology
C) Meteorology
D) Botany
- 8. What is the primary color of the Striped Hills formation within the Painted Hills?
A) Black and white
B) Red and yellow
C) Orange and purple
D) Blue and green
- 9. The formations of the Painted Hills are primarily the result of what process?
A) Metamorphism
B) Tectonic activity
C) Erosion
D) Sedimentation
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