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Wyoming--The Equality State Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,387
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
1217
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Question 1 of 15
1. The name Wyoming comes from a Delaware Indian word?


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Question 2 of 15
2. What is Wyoming's state fish? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. What is the state gemstone? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. What is the state tree? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. The state fossil is the Triceratops?


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6. What is the state reptile? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. What is the name of the state song? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. Where is Wyoming's geographic center? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. What is the state's highest point? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. Where is Wyoming's state fair held? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. What is the average temperature in July? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. What is the average temperature in January? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Where can you find The University of Wyoming Geological Museum? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. What would you call a person from Wyoming? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. How many state parks and historic sites are there in Wyoming? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name Wyoming comes from a Delaware Indian word?

Answer: True

It means "on the plains" or "large plains".
2. What is Wyoming's state fish?

Answer: Cutthroat trout

 It was adopted at the state fish on February 18, 1987, and it is the only trout native to Wyoming.
3. What is the state gemstone?

Answer: Jade

 Jade became the state gemstone on January 25, 1987.
4. What is the state tree?

Answer: Cottonwood

 More specifically, the Great Plains cottonwood. Cottonwoods grow along streams and rivers and can grow as tall as 100 feet. It was adopted as the state tree on February 1, 1947.
5. The state fossil is the Triceratops?

Answer: False

The state fossil is actually the Knightia. The Triceratops is the state dinosaur.
6. What is the state reptile?

Answer: Horned toad

 The horned toad is actually a lizard. If attacked, a horned toad may open its mouth, hiss, bite, or even eject blood from the corners of its eyes.
7. What is the name of the state song?

Answer: Wyoming

 Wyoming's state song was written by Charles E. Winter and G.E. Knapp.
8. Where is Wyoming's geographic center?

Answer: Fremont County

 Fremont is 58 miles northeast of Lander.
9. What is the state's highest point?

Answer: Gannett Peak

 Gannett Peak is 13,804 feet.
10. Where is Wyoming's state fair held?

Answer: Douglas

 It is held in Douglas in late August.
11. What is the average temperature in July?

Answer: 67 degrees F

 Summers in Wyoming vary depending on the altitude. Temperatures usually remain pleasantly cool in the mountains but can be very hot in low-lying regions.
12. What is the average temperature in January?

Answer: 19 degrees F

 Wyoming winters can be very harsh. Temperatures of -30 degrees F are not uncommon.
13. Where can you find The University of Wyoming Geological Museum?

Answer: Laramie

 This museum displays collections of natural history, including fossils, minerals, and rocks, as well as exhibits about prehistoric times.
14. What would you call a person from Wyoming?

Answer: Wyomingite

 Wyoming is famous for its cowboys.
15. How many state parks and historic sites are there in Wyoming?

Answer: 28

 There are 28 state parks and historic sites. The largest is Boysen State Park in central Wyoming. Yellowstone is a national park.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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