Underwater Wonders of the National Parks: Montezuma Well

Where is Montezuma Well?

• Verde Valley, Arizona

• Death Valley, California

• Manitou Springs, Colorado

• Winona, Minnesota

Who is Montezuma Well sacred to?

• SW Native American Tribes

• Indians

• Local Villagers

• Christian Religions

What is NOT Montezuma Well?

• Aquifer

• Collapsed Cave

• Rock Bottom Lake

• Sinkhole

What environment is the well in?

• rainforst

• grassland

• desert

• tropical

Where did the Montezuma Well originate?

• Natural Springs

• Ancient Rainwater

• Mountain Snow Melt

• Rivers

What is the diameter of the Montezuma Well?

• 112 feet

• 484 feet

• 386 feet

• 217 feet

What kind of water is in the well?

• Fresh Water

• Salt Water

Divers have a difficult time navigating the beginning of the well, why?

• weeds

• rocks

• sand

• fish

What is at the bottom of the well?

• Rocks

• Dirt

• Liquefied Sand

• Seashells

What elements are found in the water? (2 correct answers)

• Arsenic

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Chlorine