Question 1: Today’s image features Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. Where is it?
- Utah
- Arizona
- Missouri
Answer: Utah
Fact: Arches National Park spans nearly 120 square miles of high desert on the Colorado Plateau, sculpted over time by erosion. The park’s elevation ranges from 4,085 to 5,653 feet and features an arid climate. Humans, including the Fremont and Puebloan peoples, have inhabited the area for over 10,000 years.
Question 2: About how many arches will you find at Arches National Park?
- 20
- 200
- 2,000
Answer: 2,000
Fact: Located in eastern Utah, this park boasts the world’s highest concentration of natural sandstone arches. In addition to its iconic arches, it showcases striking pinnacles, balanced rocks, and spires. A fun fact: the arches are named by those who discover them.
Question 3: Delicate Arch is featured on which of the following?
- National Park Service logo
- Nevada state flag
- Utah license plates
Answer: Utah license plates
Fact: Delicate Arch is more than a geological marvel—it’s a symbol of Utah. Featured on the state’s license plates, it appeared on a 1996 stamp commemorating Utah’s centennial and was part of the 2002 Olympic torch relay. In 2017, the United Utah Party also adopted it as their logo. That’s true rock-solid representation.