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WorksheetsPalo Duro Canyon State Park Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is the length of Palo Duro Canyon?
120 miles
150 miles
100 miles
200 miles
What is a hoodoo?
A rock formation
A type of bird
A plant species
A type of snake
Which of the following animals is a threatened species in Palo Duro Canyon?
Golden-fronted woodpecker
Wild turkey
Palo Duro mouse
Western meadowlark
Which bird can be seen year-round in Palo Duro Canyon?
Mississippi kite
Bullock’s oriole
Painted bunting
Golden-fronted woodpecker
What is the Spanish meaning of 'Palo Duro'?
Hard wood
High plains
Deep canyon
Long river
Which tree is NOT commonly found in Palo Duro Canyon?
Maple
Mesquite
Cottonwood
Juniper
What is the depth of Palo Duro Canyon?
600 feet
800 feet
500 feet
1000 feet
Which animal in the Palo Duro Canyon is part of the official State Longhorn Herd?
Longhorn cattle
Bobcat
Coyote
Texas horned lizard
What type of ecosystem is found on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon?
Rainforest
Shortgrass prairie
Desert
Wetland
Which of the following is a common wildflower in Palo Duro Canyon?
Daffodil
Indian blanket
Tulip
Rose
What is the primary purpose of the bird blind behind the Trading Post at the Palo Duro Canyon?
To feed birds
To shelter birds
To catch birds
To observe birds
Which of these animals is NOT mentioned as a resident of Palo Duro Canyon?
Elephant
Bobcat
Coyote
Roadrunner
What is the primary habitat of the Palo Duro mouse?
Mountain tops
Canyon walls
River banks
Open fields
Which plant in the Palo Duro Canyon is referred to by the name 'El Llano Estacado'?
Buffalograss
Prickly pear cactus
Rocky Mountain juniper
Western soapberry
Which of the following is a feature of the Palo Duro Canyon's geology?
Coral reefs
Volcanic activity
Glacial formations
Four geologic layers
