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