Q1. In which state is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park located?New MexicoUtahArizonaColorado
Q3. How deep is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison at its deepest point?5,280 feet (1,609 meters)1,000 feet (305 meters)2,722 feet (830 meters)900 feet (274 meters)
Q4. When was Black Canyon of the Gunnison designated as a national park?October 21, 1999July 4, 1776October 21, 1967June 25, 1910
Q5. What is the total area covered by Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?100,000 acres (40,469 hectares)30,750 acres (12,440 hectares)5,000 acres (2,023 hectares)70,000 acres (28,328 hectares)
Q6. Which type of rock forms the Black Canyon's steep walls?GranitePrecambrian gneiss and schistLimestoneSedimentary rock
Q7. How many named peaks over 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) in elevation are within or adjacent to the park?143256
Q8. Which activity is prohibited within Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?Horseback ridingSwimmingMountain bikingCamping
Q9. What is the name of the highest point in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?Green MountainExclamation PointSouth RimWarrior I
Q10. Which animals can be commonly seen in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?Kangaroos and koalasMountain lions and black bearsGiraffes and elephantsPenguins and seals
Q11. What is the name of the most popular scenic drive in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?Gunnison River RoadNorth Rim RoadSouth Rim RoadEast Portal Road
Q12. How many million years ago did the Gunnison River begin carving the Black Canyon?500,000 years ago100-200 million years ago2-5 million years ago15-30 million years ago
Q13. Which famous explorer sighted the Black Canyon in 1776?John Wesley PowellDaniel BooneMeriwether LewisFrancisco Dominguez
Q14. How many visitors does Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park receive annually?Over 500,000Over 300,000Around 1 millionUnder 50,000
Q15. What is the average depth of the Black Canyon?2,250 feet (686 meters)1,200 feet (366 meters)1,800 feet (548 meters)500 feet (152 meters)
Q17. What is the largest mammal found in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?BisonElkWolvesMoose
Q18. What is the name of the overlook providing the best views of the Black Canyon?Rapids Point OverlookPainted Wall OverlookCedar Point OverlookDeep Canyon Overlook
Q19. Which President signed legislation creating the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument?Richard NixonDwight D. EisenhowerHerbert HooverBarack Obama
Q20. How long is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison?25 miles (40 kilometers)10 miles (16 kilometers)72 miles (116 kilometers)48 miles (77 kilometers)
