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