Devils Tower Quiz

What is the sacred significance of Devils Tower to Native Americans?

• It is believed to be a gateway to the spirit world.

• It is thought to be the birthplace of their ancestors.

• It is considered a sacred place with legends of giant bears.

• It is believed to be the site of a great battle.

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According to scientists, what are the lines along the sides of Devils Tower?

• Marks left by ancient humans

• Claw marks from giant bears

• Edges of columns of rock from a long-ago volcano

• Erosion patterns from wind and rain

What type of geological formation is Devils Tower?

• A plateau

• A butte

• A mesa

• A mountain

How tall is Devils Tower?

• 1,000 feet

• 1,700 feet

• 1,300 feet

• 1,500 feet

What is the main theory about the formation of Devils Tower?

• It was formed by glacial activity.

• It was formed by a meteor impact.

• It was formed by a maar-diatreme volcano.

• It was formed by a giant earthquake.

What did the researchers discover about the minerals near the base of Devils Tower?

• They are needle-shaped and straight up and down.

• They are circular in shape.

• They are randomly oriented.

• They are flat and horizontal.

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What did the researchers use to model volcano explosions?

• Clay and rocks

• Tiny minerals and soft plaster

• Metal and fire

• Sand and water

What did the researchers conclude about the formation of Devils Tower?

• It was formed by erosion.

• It was formed by tectonic plate movement.

• It was formed by an underground volcano.

• It was formed by a giant flood.

Why are scientists limited in their study of Devils Tower?

• There is no interest in studying the formation.

• The government restricts the number of rock samples taken.

• The area is too dangerous to access.

• The rock formation is too fragile to study.