The Wide Open State of Kansas Trivia Quiz

Answer: Castle Rock

An interesting place to visit while in Kansas is the Smokey Hills region home to this unusual limestone formation known as Castle Rock. It is a popular rock climbing site. It is also popular with amateur archeologists who enjoy looking for the many fossils to be found in the area.

Answer: A good place to dig potatoes.

The capital of Kansas, is the lovely city of Topeka which derives its name from the Osage word meaning "a good place to dig potatoes". There are many places to see during a visit to this lovely capital city, including the Topeka Zoo, the Kansas Museum of History, and the Combat Air Museum. Located on the banks of the Kansas River, Topeka is one of the nation's cleanest most inviting state capitals.

Answer: Mushroom Rock State Park

Mushroom Rock State Park is an unusual collection of naturally occurring rock formations near Carneiro, Kansas. It is only five acres, making it the smallest state park in the state. Despite its size, this might be one of the most unusual places you can visit in the state.

These naturally occurring rock formations are the result of uneven erosion caused by a difference in the density of the rock on top of the formation and the rock underneath. They are also known as hoodoos.

Answer: Dodge City

Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, Kansas is one of the most popular American West museums. The museum is complete with a simulated wild west 'town' where they provide simulated gunfights and saloon shows. The museum is home to historical artifacts that belonged to many famous wild west figures.

A visit to this town, which was once known as the wildest town in the west, and its museum, is both educational and fun.

Answer: World's largest hair ball

If you like the weird and unusual, a trip to Garden City, Kansas, might be just what you are looking for. This small Kansas town claims to be home to the world's largest hair ball. This unusual artifact was retrieved from the stomach of a cow that was slaughtered at a meat-packing plant. The hair ball at Garden City is approximately the size of a bowling ball.

Answer: Wheat

Kansas is one of the largest producers of wheat in the U.S. In some areas, wheat fields stretch from horizon to horizon. Depending on the time of year that you pass through, you may see fields shoulder high with golden wheat or mowed down awaiting the next crop. Agriculture is one of the mainstays of the Kansas economy, and cattle, grain silos, and other signs of this business dot the landscapes of the state. Kansas is often called "The Wheat State".

Answer: Wichita

This is just one of the many attractions that can be visited on a tour of the state's largest city, Wichita. The Orpheum opened in 1922 and was one of the most elite theaters in the state. There are many things to see in Wichita including the Sedgwick County Historical Museum, and The Great Plains Transportation Museum.

There are enough places to go and things to see, that you could stay busy everyday of a one week visit.

Answer: False

In the far northwestern corner of Kansas is the unusual area known as the Arikaree Breaks. The rugged landscape includes many canyons and ravines, as well as plant and animal life that is different from the rest of the state. This area of Kansas looks more like New Mexico and is more arid and desert-like than the rest of the state.

There are no real beaches in Kansas as it is located in the geographic center of the contiguous United States.

Answer: Greyhound

Abilene calls itself "Greyhound Capital of the World." The Greyhound Hall of Fame has been inducting champion greyhounds since it opened in 1963. At the front door you will be greeted by two retired greyhound racers, and inside there are exhibits on greyhound farms, anatomy, and most importantly adoption.

There is also a life-size statue of a greyhound outside by which you can pose for photos. If you are an animal lover, this might be a nice stop on your travels.

Answer: True

At one time the huge North American Inland Sea covered vast amounts of North America, including most of the Midwestern areas of the U.S. and Canada. It was so large that it ran from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean. It split modern day North America into two separate masses from north to south.

This occurred during the Cretaceous period and the evidence for this is found all over the state. Seashells, and aquatic fossils can be found throughout the state.