Colorado Quiz: National Monuments Edition
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Colorado’s National Monuments protect important pieces of Colorado’s history, culture, and natural landscape. Some, like Canyons of the Ancients, contain ancient structures and artifacts such as pottery sherds and chipped stones dating back to the 12th century. Established in 1911 by President Taft, Colorado National Monument is the oldest monument in the state. Browns Canyon, between Salida and Buena Vista is the newest National Monument, declared as such in February 2015 by President Obama.
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Take your best shot at matching the Colorado National Monuments listed below to their corresponding picture. The answer key is at the bottom! Don’t cheat by clicking these links first!
a. Browns Canyon National Monument
b. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
c. Chimney Rock National Monument
f. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
g. Yucca House National Monument
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Photo Credit: Graeme Churchard.
Photo Credit: Graeme Churchard.
2.
Photo Credit: Kyle Greenberg.
Photo Credit: Kyle Greenberg.
3.
Photo Credit: Bob Wick.
Photo Credit: Bob Wick.
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4.
Photo Credit: Mark Levisay.
Photo Credit: Mark Levisay.
5.
Photo Credit: Colin Miller.
Photo Credit: Colin Miller.
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7.
Photo Credit: Ed Fiske.
Photo Credit: Ed Fiske.
Answer Key
1) b. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
2) e. Dinosaur National Monument
3) a. Browns Canyon National Monument
4) f. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
5) g. Yucca House National Monument