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1. Although neither the largest geyser or the most regular one in Yellowstone, this geyser is the most well-known, visited, and photographed, possibly because it erupts more frequently than any other large geyser in the Park. Which of these is it?
2. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone reflects the park's great variety. Approximately how long is it?
3. About three miles north of Old Faithful is a basin named for the shape of the deposits in it. Which is its name?
4. In the far northern part of Yellowstone, near the North Entrance, is an area that continually mixes heat, water, limestone, and rock fractures to produce incredible color combinations. What is its "large" name?
5. Yellowstone's Sulphur Caldron is possibly the Park's most acidic area. The bubbling and roiling waters, about 190 degrees F, produce heavy fumes that permeate the area. At this site what do you think the pH level is?
6. As this picture suggests, it is difficult to avoid seeing at least some of the animals in Yellowstone. Bison have no fear of humans or vehicles. Some visitors believe they can get within a few yards of a bison that is lying down. That is not a good idea, because most bison can run 30-40 MPH.
7. On your way to Mammoth Hot Springs, you might take a quick side trip to this area which presents columns of basalt deposited about 500,000 years ago. What is it called?
8. Not far from Old Faithful is the largest hot spring in Yellowstone. It is named after its panorama of incredible colors. Which hot spring is it?
9. This photo shows a rainbow just after a storm on the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 ft (2,100 m) in North America. Which lake is it?
10. On the edge of Yellowstone Lake is a geyser basin that is part of a caldera within a caldera. What is its name? (If necessary, you could hitchhike there.)
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