Utah’s First People
What are petroglyphs?
➡️ Answer: Rock carvings made by ancient people OR Ancient Graffiti
What county is Salt Lake City located in?
Salt Lake County
What are the three land regions of Utah?
Great Basin, Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau
Snow that builds up in the mountains during winter is called what?
➡️ Answer: Snowpack
What animal sleeps the most each day?
Sloth
Which ancient civilization is known for cliff dwellings?
➡️ Answer: Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloans)
What county is Provo located in?
Utah
Which land region has all five of Utah’s national parks?
Colorado Plateau
What mountain range creates Utah’s rain shadow effect?
➡️ Answer: Sierra Nevada Mountains
What food never goes bad?
Honey
Which tribe was known for riding horses and having the largest territory?
➡️ Answer: Utes
What county is Logan located in?
Cache
Which region is known for deserts and basins?
Great Basin
What river drains into Lake Powell?
➡️ Answer: Colorado River
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Humming Bird
Which tribe is known for jewelry and weaving?
➡️ Answer: Navajo
What county is Tooele located in?
Tooele
Which region provides forests, snowpack, and mountains?
The Bear River and Weber River drain into what lake?
➡️ Answer: Great Salt Lake
What is the most streamed video game ever on YouTube?
Minecraft
Which ancient tribe farmed and mysteriously disappeared from Utah?
➡️ Answer: Fremont
What county are you currently in, and name one county that borders it?
(Teacher accepts correct local response)
What Ancient natural forces helped shape Utah’s landforms?
Sandstorms, Ancient Oceans, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
What affects Utah’s climate the most?
➡️ Answer: Elevation, latitude, and mountains
What animal has three hearts?
Octopus