Locations of National Parks
In what two states are the Great Smoky Mountains located?
Tennessee and North Carolina
Define a "Craton" to the best of your ability.
The stable, interior portion of continent, usually very old crystalline rocks.
What does "NP" stand for in Geologic terms?
National Park
How many square miles is Grand Teton National Park?
484 Square Miles.
What mountain range is Grand Teton National Park part of?
The Rocky Mountains
In what state is the Shenandoah National Park located?
Virginia
Define Tectonic Accretion.
The addition of exotic terranes to a continental land mass which is usually caused by intense plate collisions.
What does "NM" stand for in geologic terms?
National Monument
In what year was Grand Basin established as a National Park?
1986
What is the name of the river that runs through Shenandoah National Park?
Shenandoah River
In what state is the Redwood National Park located in?
California
Define Syncline.
A syncline is where rocks are folded downward in a trough pattern. The youngest rocks are in the middle of this type of fold.
National Preserve
What do the elevations range from in Joshua Tree National Park?
Elevations range from 1,000 to over 5,800 feet.
Which park is located in California and has desert landscapes?
Joshua Tree National Park
In what state is the Great Basin National Park located in?
Nevada
Define Anticline.
An anticline is where rocks are folded upward in an arch. The oldest rocks are in the middle of this arch pattern of rocks, and the rocks get younger as you move away from the fold axis
What does "JOTR" stand for?
Death Valley National Park is considered to have the Hottest, driest, lowest WHAT in the US.
Land
Which two parks are grouped together in California?
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
In what state is the Hot Springs National Park located in?
Arkansas
Define Monocline.
One side of rock layers folded down, not very common, but present in the Colorado Plateau.
What does "HOSP" stand for?
Hot Spring National Park
Redwood National Park contains the tallest what on earth?
Trees
Which national park is known for being very hot and dry?
Death Valley National Park