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South Park Trivia Quiz

South Park: you might know the TV show, but how much do you know about the area in Colorado that inspired it? Let us take a trip through this beautiful high mountain basin!

A multiple-choice quiz by locoxwood1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
locoxwood1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
194

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. From Denver, Colorado you hop on U.S. Highway 285 south-bound and travel about 50 miles. Just before entering South Park, you climb a pass with an elevation of 10,000 feet. As you descend into South Park, you marvel at the spectacular view. What is the name of the pass you have traversed? Hint

Kenosha Pass

Independence Pass

Mosquito Pass

Rabbit Hill Pass

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Question 2 of 10

2. As you descend into South Park, you gaze upon the valley and are surprised by what you see. The South Park basin primarily contains what type of terrain? Hint

Tundra

Desert Sand

Water

Grassland

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Question 3 of 10

3. After entering South Park, by way of U.S. Highway 285, you pass through the town of Jefferson and by the town of Como. Shortly after crossing Red Hill Pass, you enter a small town and are surprised when you learn that it is the county seat of Park County. What town are you in? Hint

Aspen

Buena Vista

Fairplay

Leadville

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Question 4 of 10

4. While in town, you discover that the headwaters of one of Colorado's major rivers is found in South Park. What river is this? Hint

South Platte River

Green River

Arkansas River

Colorado River

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Question 5 of 10

5. After learning about the river, you travel north on Highway 9 for about five miles and visit the highest incorporated municipality in the United States. What town are you now in? Hint

Leadville

Gunnison

Granby

Alma

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Question 6 of 10

6. You now decide to visit the town of Hartsel, Colorado. You travel south on Highway 9. As you near Hartsel, you observe a large reservoir to the southwest. This reservoir was created by the first dam placed on the South Platte River in 1909. What is the name of this reservoir? Hint

Antero

Blue Mesa

Taylor Park

Rampart

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Hartsel you find out that Spinney Mountain State Park is nearby. After visiting Spinney Mountain you discover that there's yet another state park just a few miles to the southeast! What is the name of this state park? Hint

Eleven Mile State Park

Ten Mile State Park

Nine Mile State Park

Twelve Mile State Park

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Question 8 of 10

8. After exploring the state parks, you return to Hartsel and stop for coffee. While sipping a cup of joe, you talk to a friendly resident and ask him, "How big is South Park?" Your new friend replies, "About ___ square miles!" (Fill in the blank.) Hint

1,250

500

1,000

750

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Question 9 of 10

9. About how many Washington, D.C.s would fit into South Park, Colorado? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. After your busy day you set up camp in South Park, gaze at the stars, and wonder to yourself, "Who on this planet is seeing these same stars?" You open your world atlas and find that this country is at the same latitude as South Park, Colorado. Which one is it? Hint

Mongolia

India

Greece

France

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Kenosha Pass

Historically, Kenosha Pass was used by Native Americans, gold and silver prospectors, and the Denver, South Park and Pacific railroads. The Colorado Trail also crosses Highway 285 at Kenosha Pass. The Colorado Trail winds 486 miles through the Colorado Rockies between Denver and Durango.

2. As you descend into South Park, you gaze upon the valley and are surprised by what you see. The South Park basin primarily contains what type of terrain?

Answer: Grassland

The largest industry in South Park is agriculture. South Park has in the past been home to several gold, silver, and coal mines.

Answer: Fairplay

Fairplay was founded in 1859. It is home to the annual Burro Days festival. Burro Days started in 1948 as a tribute to the burros of the mining era. Fairplay is also the area that the TV series "South Park" is set in.

4. While in town, you discover that the headwaters of one of Colorado's major rivers is found in South Park. What river is this?

Answer: South Platte River

The South Platte River is formed at the confluence of the South Fork South Platte River and the Middle Fork South Platte River. Each of these forks originate in the Mosquito Range, which forms the west rim of South Park.

5. After learning about the river, you travel north on Highway 9 for about five miles and visit the highest incorporated municipality in the United States. What town are you now in?

Answer: Alma

Alma sits at an elevation of 10,578 feet. In the 1870s, the Alma area was home to approximately 10,000 people. Alma was incorporated in 1873, and was named after the local grocer's daughter.

Answer: Antero

Antero Reservoir is owned by Denver Water. It has the highest evaporation rate of any of Denver Water's reservoirs.

Answer: Eleven Mile State Park

Eleven Mile Reservoir was created in 1932. It has nearly 24 miles of shoreline. It is the largest body of water in South Park.

Answer: 1,000

By land area, South Park is larger than several world countries. South Park encompasses nearly half of Park County, which is approximately 2,200 square miles. Park County is the 17th largest county in Colorado by land area.

9. About how many Washington, D.C.s would fit into South Park, Colorado?

Answer: 14

Washington, D.C. is only about 68 square miles, while South Park is about 1000 square miles. New York City, with a total area of 468.9 square miles, would fit into South Park twice!

Answer: Greece

The 39th Parallel runs through South Park near Hartsel, and nearly through the center of Greece. South Park is also at the same latitude as Spain, Italy, Turkey, China, and North Korea.

Source: Author locoxwood1

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