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