Plants
Animals
Climate
Geography
Field Trip Fun
100
What is the number of plant species found in the monument?
Over 1000!
100
Name three species of mammals found in the monument.
black bear, whitetail deer, fox squirrel, coatimundi, trogon
100
How hot can it get in the monument in June?
over 90 degrees F
100
What are the most noticeable natural rock features in the monument?
rock pinnacles
100
What should you take with you on the field trip?
comfortable shoes, lunch, water, sunscreen, and a great attitude!
200
When is the best time to see wildflowers in bloom?
Right now in the late spring and summer months!
200
Fill in the blank. All sorts of different animals find their home in the "____ - island" of the Chiricahuas.
"sky-island"
200
How many inches or rain a year does the monument average?
19.52 inches
200
Name two natural features found in the monument besides the pinnacles.
canyons, cliffs, meadows, wetlands
200
What should you NOT take with you on the field trip?
high heels, flip-flops, bad attitudes, swim suits, snow sleds, snow skis, and homework!!!
300
What type of trees are found at the higher elevations in the Chiricahua's?
Pine trees
300
Would you expect to find a banded rock rattlesnake on a sunny, rocky slope or in cool, shady riverbed?
sunny, rocky slope
300
How much snow can fall at one time in the Chiricahuas?
up to one foot
300
How high do some of the rock pinnacles rise into the sky?
Hundreds of feet
300
What should you do to stay safe during the field trip?
listen to and obey all instructions from any adult and use common sense
400
How many species of oak trees are found there?
7 species
400
Name three species of animals other than mammals found in the monument.
turkey vultures, hawks, tiger salamander, migratory birds, lizards, banded rock rattlesnakes
400
It can get very windy in the Chiricahuas. What does this high wind do to large trees at times?
it will blow them over
400
According to the map, about how many miles is it from Willcox to the monument as the bird flies? Hint: Draw a straight line from Willcox to the monument on the first map and use the scale at the top of the map to measure it.
30 miles
400
What are you allowed to do with your cell phone during the field trip?
take pictures
500
Name three types of trees found in the monument.
Arizona cypress, Arizona sycamore, oak, juniper, pine, madrone
500
I look like a big raccoon with a long nose, long ringed-tail, and I live in the Chiricahuas. Who am I?
coatimundi
500
When would you expect to get the most rain on the Chiricahuas?
during the monsoon season
500
According to the map, how high is Riggs Mountain? Hint: It is on the left side of the second map.
6,165 feet or 1,879 meters
500
Unscramble the following letters to form a four-word phrase: hte hhiirccuaas rea oloc
The Chiricahuas are cool!
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