As the United States celebrates the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, let’s not forget the role of national monuments in preserving our nation’s heritage. These designated areas protect unique natural, cultural, and historical sites, from towering rock formations to ancient ruins..
Take our quiz to test your knowledge of these fascinating places:.
**1. Which national monument is home to the world’s largest tree?**.
– (A) Muir Woods National Monument.
– (B) Redwood National and State Parks.
– (C) Sequoia National Park.
– (D) Yosemite National Park.
**2. What national monument is known for its iconic rock formations, including the Three Graces and the Thumb?**.
– (A) Arches National Park.
– (B) Bryce Canyon National Park.
– (C) Canyonlands National Park.
– (D) Zion National Park.
**3. Which national monument is home to the ancient ruins of the Anasazi people?**.
– (A) Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
– (B) Hovenweep National Monument.
– (C) Mesa Verde National Park.
– (D) Petrified Forest National Park.
**4. What national monument is known for its vibrant coral reefs and marine life?**.
– (A) Biscayne National Park.
– (B) Channel Islands National Park.
– (C) Dry Tortugas National Park.
– (D) Everglades National Park.
**5. Which national monument is home to the largest concentration of fossil footprints in the world?**.
– (A) Dinosaur National Monument.
– (B) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
– (C) Petrified Forest National Park.
– (D) White Sands National Monument.
**6. What national monument is known for its unique hoodoos, which are tall, thin rock formations?**.
– (A) Badlands National Park.
– (B) Bryce Canyon National Park.
– (C) Capitol Reef National Park.
– (D) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
**7. Which national monument is home to the world’s largest lava tube?**.
– (A) Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
– (B) Lava Beds National Monument.
– (C) Mammoth Cave National Park.
– (D) Wind Cave National Park.
**8. What national monument is known for its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls?**.
– (A) Acadia National Park.
– (B) Grand Canyon National Park.
– (C) Rocky Mountain National Park.
– (D) Yosemite National Park.
**9. Which national monument is home to the largest known deposit of dinosaur fossils?**.
– (A) Dinosaur National Monument.
– (B) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
– (C) Petrified Forest National Park.
– (D) White Sands National Monument.
**10. What national monument is known for its unique salt flats, which create a dazzling white landscape?**.
– (A) Badlands National Park.
– (B) Great Basin National Park.
– (C) White Sands National Monument.
– (D) Zion National Park.
**Answers:**.
1. B.
2. A.
3. A.
4. A.
5. A.
6. B.
7. B.
8. D.
9. A.
10. C.
