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Utah National Parks Trivia Quiz

Utah is a wonderful place for enjoying unique landscapes in some of America's finest national parks. Come visit!

A multiple-choice quiz by backcorner. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
backcorner

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,437

Updated
Apr 17 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1191

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the State of Utah? Hint

Bryce Canyon National Park

Great Basin National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Zion National Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Utah national park is named, in part, for a geologic feature thought to resemble a Washington D.C. landmark? Hint

Arches National Park

Zion National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Canyonlands National Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bryce Canyon was named after Utah pioneer Ebenezer Bryce. Once, referring to the area destined to be a national park, Ebenezer said: 'Well, it's a hell of a place to lose 'what?'' Hint

your mind

a cow

a mule

your way

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Question 4 of 10

4. This arch from Arches National Park is an unofficial symbol for Utah and appeared on the Utah centennial automobile license plates. Hint

an unnamed Arch

Double Arch

Delicate Arch

Skyline Arch

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dead Horse Point is located within Canyonlands National Park. True or False?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT located in Zion National Park? Hint

Devil's Tower

Angel's Landing

Great White Throne

The Patriarchs

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Utah town on the Colorado river, near Arches National Park, has in recent years become extremely popular as a mountain biking area? Hint

St George

Salt Lake City

Provo

Moab

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many National Parks are located in Utah? Hint

Three

Ten

Seven

Five

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Fremont River runs through Capitol Reef National Park. It was named for John C. Fremont who was what? Hint

A gold prospector

a Native American

an American explorer

a Mormon Pioneer

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Question 10 of 10

10. The individual eroded rock formations in the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon are called what? Hint

BooBoos

MooMoos

Voodoos

Hoodoos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the State of Utah?

Answer: Great Basin National Park

One of the newest national parks, Great Basin is the state of Nevada's only national park and is located NEAR the Utah border.

2. Which Utah national park is named, in part, for a geologic feature thought to resemble a Washington D.C. landmark?

Answer: Capitol Reef National Park

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is the landmark. The 'reef' in the name of the park refers to the rocky formations resembling an obstacle to travelers like an ocean reef to seafarers.

3. Bryce Canyon was named after Utah pioneer Ebenezer Bryce. Once, referring to the area destined to be a national park, Ebenezer said: 'Well, it's a hell of a place to lose 'what?''

Answer: a cow

Ebenezer Bryce was a Mormon pioneer who homesteaded near the canyon in 1875. He later moved on to Arizona for more promising land.

4. This arch from Arches National Park is an unofficial symbol for Utah and appeared on the Utah centennial automobile license plates.

Answer: Delicate Arch

5. Dead Horse Point is located within Canyonlands National Park. True or False?

Answer: False

Dead Horse Point is a Utah State Park located near Canyonlands National Park. From 2,000 feet above, the view overlooking the 'goosenecks' of the Colorado River is spectacular.

6. Which of the following is NOT located in Zion National Park?

Answer: Devil's Tower

Devil's Tower, in Wyoming, was America's first national monument.

7. What Utah town on the Colorado river, near Arches National Park, has in recent years become extremely popular as a mountain biking area?

Answer: Moab

Gorgeous scenery, the mild climate and incomparable mountain biking terrain have made the Moab area a significant recreation destination.

8. How many National Parks are located in Utah?

Answer: Five

1) Zion 2)Bryce Canyon 3)Arches 4) Capitol Reef 5)Canyonlands (There are also several National Monuments in Utah, as well as two National Recreation Areas and a National Historic Site.

9. The Fremont River runs through Capitol Reef National Park. It was named for John C. Fremont who was what?

Answer: an American explorer

John Fremont (1813 - 1890) American Explorer, Army officer and politician - mapped the Oregon Trail - One of first two senators from California.

10. The individual eroded rock formations in the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon are called what?

Answer: Hoodoos

Don't ask me why; but those things are called hoodoos.

Source: Author backcorner

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