Geology of Bryce Amphitheater Quiz

What type of rock are the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater made of?

• Marble

• Basalt

• Granite

• Limestone

How were the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater formed?

• Volcanic eruption

• Frost wedging

• Earthquake

• Tectonic uplift

During which geological period were the rocks that make up Bryce Amphitheater deposited?

• Triassic Period

• Jurassic Period

• Cretaceous Period

• Paleogene Period

When did the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater begin forming?

• 5 million years ago

• 10 million years ago

• 20 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

What is a common activity for visitors at Bryce Amphitheater?

• Scuba diving

• Hiking

• Skiing

• Skydiving

What is the main geological process that shaped the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater?

• Erosion

• Volcanism

• Glaciation

• Deposition

Where is Bryce Amphitheater located?

• Colorado, USA

• California, USA

• Arizona, USA

• Utah, USA

What are the tall thin spires of rock in Bryce Amphitheater called?

• Mesas

• Buttes

• Hoodoos

• Arches

How old are the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater geologically speaking?

• 10 million years old

• 50 million years old

• 100 million years old

• 1 million years old

What type of sea originally covered the area where the sediments of Bryce Amphitheater were deposited?

• Black sea

• Deep sea

• Shallow sea

• Mediterranean sea