Devils Tower Quiz

What is Devils Tower primarily made of?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Limestone

What is the Lakota name for Devils Tower?

• Mato Tipila

• Bad God's Tower

• Bear's Claw

• Sacred Rock

What does "Mato Tipila" mean?

• Bear's Lodge

• Sacred Tower

• Rock of the Gods

• Claw of the Bear

Which Native American tribes consider Devils Tower a sacred site?

• Apache

• Lakota and other American Indian tribes

• Navajo

• Cherokee

What type of rock surrounds Devils Tower?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Granite

What legend explains the formation of the columns of Devils Tower?

• Formed by a giant's footsteps

• Claws of a bear

• Erosion by wind

• Carved by ancient humans

Why is Devils Tower significant to tourists?

• It is the tallest mountain in the area

• It is a popular hiking and climbing destination

• It has a large lake at the top

• It is the site of a famous battle

What geological process is important to understand the history of Devils Tower?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial movements

• Formation of different rock types

• Earthquakes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the landscape surrounding Devils Tower like?

• Mountainous

• Flat land

• Desert

• Forested

What is the significance of the year 1875 in relation to Devils Tower?

• It was declared a national monument

• The incorrect translation of Mato Tipila occurred

• The first recorded climb took place

• A major earthquake reshaped the area