Monument Rocks: Kansas’ Prairie Sculptures
- 1. How tall can some of the chalk formations reach?
A) 100 feet
B) 70 feet
C) 40 feet
D) 50 feet
- 2. What is the primary natural process responsible for shaping Monument Rocks?
A) Volcanism
B) Sedimentation
C) Erosion
D) Glaciation
- 3. Which type of rock features prominently at Monument Rocks?
A) Chalk
B) Marble
C) Shale
D) Basalt
- 4. During which geological period were the sedimentary rocks deposited?
A) Triassic
B) Jurassic
C) Cretaceous
D) Permian
- 5. What kind of climate does the Monument Rocks area have?
A) Semi-arid
B) Mediterranean
C) Tropical
D) Arctic
- 6. What unique feature can sometimes be seen on the surface of the rocks?
A) Minerals
B) Petrified Wood
C) Crystals
D) Fossils
- 7. What time of year is recommended to visit Monument Rocks?
A) Anytime
B) Summer only
C) Spring and Fall
D) Winter only
- 8. What is the closest major town to Monument Rocks?
A) Dodge City
B) Hays
C) Oakley
D) Colby
- 9. What is a popular activity for visitors to Monument Rocks?
A) Surfing
B) Photography
C) Skydiving
D) Rock Climbing
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