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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Mountains and Plateaus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?
(a) Volcanic caves.
(b) Meadows and rock formations.
(c) Petroglyphs on cliffs.
(d) Stone dwellings.

2. What color rock is unique to the Plateau Province?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

3. What previously unknown features in the high country did the Colorado River Exploring Expedition discover?
(a) Forests and lakes.
(b) Canyons and gorges.
(c) Plains and plateaus.
(d) Tributaries and feeder lakes.

4. What feeds the Colorado in the high region during the summer months?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Rain storms.
(c) Melted snow.
(d) Underground springs.

5. What did Powell find in the Indian dwellings?
(a) Bones.
(b) Baskets.
(c) Tools.
(d) Pottery pieces.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Colorado River forms where which two rivers meet?

2. Where is the source of the Gila River?

3. What kind of homes did the Tewan Indians build?

4. What is the highest elevation of the high region?

5. What divides the Plateau Province?

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