The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” (Show what you know) for 1-18-2025. Let us know in the comments if you find any incorrect answers.
Question 1: What fossils in White Sands National Park are the oldest in North America?
- Human footprints
- Dinosaur bones
- Fossilized coral
Correct Answer: Human footprints
Fact: White Sands National Park is home to fossilized human footprints estimated to be up to 23,000 years old. These footprints, preserved in layers of gypsum soil, challenge earlier beliefs about the timeline of human migration to the Americas, which was previously thought to have occurred 13,000–16,000 years ago.
Question 2: What is a dune?
- A flat grassy plain
- A rocky mountain
- A hill made of sand
Correct Answer: A hill made of sand
Fact: Dunes are natural formations made of sand, shaped by the forces of wind or water. They occur in deserts, along beaches, and in other sandy environments. The white gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, starring in today’s image, are unique for their color and composition.
Question 3: Which of the following countries has the most dunes?
- Argentina
- Saudi Arabia
- Algeria
Correct Answer: Algeria
Fact: Algeria, in northern Africa, is home to some of the largest and most extensive dune fields in the world, particularly within the Sahara. The country’s vast desert landscapes are dominated by massive sand dunes, with some reaching up to 500 feet. Algeria’s dunes, along with those in neighboring countries like Morocco and Tunisia, are part of the largest hot desert on Earth, the Sahara.
Additionally, if your quiz contains different questions, please post them in the comments along with the correct answers so others can benefit.