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Quiz about US Parks Monuments and Landmarks IV

US Parks, Monuments and Landmarks IV Quiz

Containing a broader spectrum than the first three quizzes of this series, you will now begin to see the inclusion of state and city parks located in the US, along with some history too.

A multiple-choice quiz by noload. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
noload

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,709

Updated
Feb 05 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
343

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1996, during the Summer Olympic Games, Olympic Park was once the site of a bombing that claimed the lives of two people and injured 111 more. In what city were these games held? Hint

St. Louis

Atlanta

Los Angeles

Salt Lake City

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Question 2 of 10

2. Maine's Acadia National Park has the highest point on the United States' eastern seaboard. What is the name of its automobile-sounding high point? Hint

Ford Point

Cadillac Mountain

Mercury Ridge

Vega Overlook

3. The "Niagara of the South", Cumberland Falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. It has a width of over 120 feet and falls around sixty feet. In what state is it located? Hint

Florida

Pennsylvania

Alabama

Kentucky

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Question 4 of 10

4. The volcano Mauna Kea, located in Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai'i, is the largest mountain on Earth when measured from the ocean floor.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Once called Red Rock Corral, this 1,300+ acre Colorado Springs, Colorado city park is known for its red rock formations, history and hiking trails. What is the name of this park? Hint

Garden of the Gods

Rock City

Red Stone

Colorado

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Question 6 of 10

6. What city park, located in the northeastern part of the US, boasts having 26,000 trees and 8,968 park benches within its 843 acre area? Hint

Gorky Park

Lincoln Park

Central Park

Grant Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1969, Apollo astronauts actually trained at Craters of the Moon National Park in Idaho.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Star Spangled Banner", written by Francis Scott Key, was about the bombardment of this United States army fort located near Baltimore, Maryland in September 1814. What is the name of this famed fort? Hint

Fort Sumter

Fort McHenry

Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Bragg

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Question 9 of 10

9. Also known as "Chicago's Front Yard", this 300 acre city park can be found on the shore of Lake Michigan. What is the name of this park? Hint

Lake Michigan Park

South Park

Central Park

Grant Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. The USS Arizona Memorial, located on the island of Oahu in Hawai'i, is in remembrance of the 1,177 crew members that died during the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941 at what site? Hint

Hiroshima

Midway

Pearl Harbor

Hanauma Bay

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1996, during the Summer Olympic Games, Olympic Park was once the site of a bombing that claimed the lives of two people and injured 111 more. In what city were these games held?

Answer: Atlanta

Olympic Park is located in Atlanta, Georgia. During the 1996 Olympics, one person died as a direct result of the bomb blast and another due to a heart attack. Eric Robert Rudolph was arrested by the FBI for the bomb attack and sentenced to life in prison in 2005.

2. Maine's Acadia National Park has the highest point on the United States' eastern seaboard. What is the name of its automobile-sounding high point?

Answer: Cadillac Mountain

Located on Mount Desert Island with an elevation of 1,528 feet, Cadillac Mountain is accessible by way of a 3.5 mile road seasonally and when the weather permits. According to the NPS, it is the first place in the United States to see sunrise during certain times of the year.

Answer: Kentucky

Located just north of the Tennessee border in Kentucky's Cumberland Falls State Park and the Daniel Boone National Forest, it is considered a hiker's paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails. The falls are famous for "Moonbows" when they can be spotted on moonlit nights.

4. The volcano Mauna Kea, located in Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai'i, is the largest mountain on Earth when measured from the ocean floor.

Answer: True

This volcano reaches an elevation of approximately 33,000 feet, making it about 4,000 feet taller than Mount Everest in Nepal. Remember, this measurement is from its base on the ocean floor and not from sea level like Mount Everest.

5. Once called Red Rock Corral, this 1,300+ acre Colorado Springs, Colorado city park is known for its red rock formations, history and hiking trails. What is the name of this park?

Answer: Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is believed to have been a camping place for Native Americans since around 250 B.C. The park was registered as a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1971.

6. What city park, located in the northeastern part of the US, boasts having 26,000 trees and 8,968 park benches within its 843 acre area?

Answer: Central Park

New York City's Central Park, founded in 1857 and designated a National Landmark in 1962, has more than 30 million visitors a year. Central Park's "Great Lawn" hosted the 1981 reunion concert of Simon and Garfunkel.

7. In 1969, Apollo astronauts actually trained at Craters of the Moon National Park in Idaho.

Answer: True

In 1969 at Craters of the Moon National Park, four NASA astronauts trained in the field of geology so they could collect the best moon samples during their Apollo 14 mission scheduled for 1971. This National Park is located near the town of Arco in the southern part of Idaho.

Answer: Fort McHenry

This star-shaped fort defended Baltimore Harbor, located in northern Chesapeake Bay, from British forces on September 13th and 14th, 1814 during the War of 1812. Although this approximately 43-acre fort became a National Park in 1925, it later became a National Monument and Historic Shrine in 1939.

9. Also known as "Chicago's Front Yard", this 300 acre city park can be found on the shore of Lake Michigan. What is the name of this park?

Answer: Grant Park

At this city park in Illinois you will find the Field Museum of Natural History and Shedd Aquarium, along with numerous walking trails and athletic fields. Buckingham Fountain, located in the center of Grant Park, is featured in the title sequence on the TV sitcom "Married... with Children".

10. The USS Arizona Memorial, located on the island of Oahu in Hawai'i, is in remembrance of the 1,177 crew members that died during the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941 at what site?

Answer: Pearl Harbor

The Japanese naval attack took place early Sunday morning on December 7, 1941, crippling the US navy fleet stationed there. Fortunately, all the aircraft carriers were out at sea during the attack. This attack brought the US into WWII with Japan.

Source: Author noload

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