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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, From Flaming Gorge To The Gate Of Lodore.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mogollon Escarpment separates the low desert regions from the ______.
(a) Upper plateau.
(b) Northern tributary.
(c) Lower plateau.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

2. What canyon after Flaming Gorge is named for its unique shape?
(a) Boomerang Canyon.
(b) Horseshoe Canyon.
(c) Whirlwind Canyon.
(d) Diamond Canyon.

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

4. What color were the cliffs Powell explored on May 31st?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Gray.
(d) Brown.

5. Fill in the following from Chapter II: "The Navajos are ____________ in this country."
(a) Visitors.
(b) Intruders.
(c) Citizens.
(d) Natives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of vegetation did the men explore on June 3rd?

2. Which mountains extend into Yellowstone Park and are part of the Rocky Mountains?

3. What is the cause of the north-south lines in between the cliffs and plateaus in Chapter IV?

4. What kind of geographical feature is the Tavaputs?

5. How is an escarpment formed?

(see the answer key)

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