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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, The Canyon of Lodore.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many Indian locations did Powell describe in Arizona?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. What inscription did the men find on June 2nd?
(a) Bethany.
(b) Here lies Angel.
(c) Danger ahead.
(d) Ashley.

4. The Colorado River forms a natural boundary between which two states?
(a) California and Arizona.
(b) Califonria and Nevada.
(c) Utah and Arizona.
(d) Nevada and Utah.

5. What do the Terrace Plateaus not have?
(a) Volcanos.
(b) Canyons.
(c) Buttes.
(d) Mesas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found in Walnut Canyon?

2. How many miles were covered between Green River City and Flaming Gorge?

3. Where do the Wind River, the Green River and the Gros Ventre River begin?

4. Why did the expedition stop on May 27th?

5. What type of environment characterizes the Kaibab Plateau?

(see the answer key)

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