Tonight's Topic: "I Tawt I Taw Utah"
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Shelley and I would like to thank the following Net Controllers for giving up their Friday evenings to cover for us while we away.
Bryan [K6CBR] covered Week 39 (Sep 23rd); and the Dynamic Trivial Duo -- Herb [N6MGW] and Tom [K6TAV] -- covered last week's Trivia Net.
Without their generous help, Shelley and I would have missed out on her Dad's 88th Birthday Party and later, my nephew's wedding in Phoenix, AZ.
Again, thank you for all your expertise and generousity -- and for not splitting a gut (I hope!) when you saw my poor excuse for a Roster spreadsheet.
During the 2 weeks we were away, we drove from Washington to Phoenix (and back again -- even accidently turning right... into Wyoming instead of Idaho!).
We visited many outstanding National, State, and local Parks and various venues -- many of which we will probably never get a chance to visit again.
Although we missed the Grand Canyon (what?) along the border of Utah and Arizona, we did get WOW-ed at other locations with remarkable sights and activities.
And we missed you, too! And thanks to all of you who emailed us to check on us -- very cool!
Accordingly, we offer for your approval, 4 questions about the amazing State of Utah.
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Question #1: Some scientists believe a meteorite (or asteroid) crashed into the northwest area of Canyonlands National Park (US NPS). What is this location called?
C. Chicxulub Crater, or
M. Meteor Crater, or
U. Upheavel Dome.
Upheaval Dome is a striking geologic structure in the Canyonlands National Park of southern Utah.
Viewed from directly above (and on geologic maps),
the alternating rock layers make a nearly circular, 5.5-kilometer-
(3.4-mile-) diameter “bull’s-eye.”
This photograph of Upheaval Dome was taken by an astronaut onboard the International Space Station.
The oblique viewing angle—in other words, not looking straight down—provides a sense of the topography within and around the structure. The dome appears more like an ellipse than a circle due to the oblique viewing perspective. Dark regions in the image are cloud and cliff shadows.
Scientists propose at least two ideas about how Upheaval Dome formed.
Some believe that the dome is a sign of a sub-surface salt dome—a rising plug of relatively low-density salt that caused overlying rock layers to dome up in a circular pattern like a basketball underneath a blanket. The overlying rock layers were uplifted and then eroded, leaving the bull’s-eye surface pattern.
Another hypothesis identifies Upheaval Dome as an impact structure, caused by a meteor striking the Earth approximately 60 million years ago. In this interpretation, the erosion-resistant Navajo and Wingate Sandstones define multiple crater rings, while the Chinle, Moenkopi, and older rocks exposed in the middle of the dome are the central peak of the impact structure.
Debate about the origin of Upheaval Dome continues; recent evidence—such as microscale deformations of the rocks and minerals that are consistent with a high-energy impact event—lends support to the impact-structure hypothesis.
[SOURCE: Upheaval Dome, Utah -- Image of the Day]
Question
#2: Utah has only 43 State Parks.
True or False?This photograph of Upheaval Dome was taken by an astronaut onboard the International Space Station.
The oblique viewing angle—in other words, not looking straight down—provides a sense of the topography within and around the structure. The dome appears more like an ellipse than a circle due to the oblique viewing perspective. Dark regions in the image are cloud and cliff shadows.
Scientists propose at least two ideas about how Upheaval Dome formed.
Some believe that the dome is a sign of a sub-surface salt dome—a rising plug of relatively low-density salt that caused overlying rock layers to dome up in a circular pattern like a basketball underneath a blanket. The overlying rock layers were uplifted and then eroded, leaving the bull’s-eye surface pattern.
Another hypothesis identifies Upheaval Dome as an impact structure, caused by a meteor striking the Earth approximately 60 million years ago. In this interpretation, the erosion-resistant Navajo and Wingate Sandstones define multiple crater rings, while the Chinle, Moenkopi, and older rocks exposed in the middle of the dome are the central peak of the impact structure.
Debate about the origin of Upheaval Dome continues; recent evidence—such as microscale deformations of the rocks and minerals that are consistent with a high-energy impact event—lends support to the impact-structure hypothesis.
[SOURCE: Upheaval Dome, Utah -- Image of the Day]
T. True, or
F. False.
Services and Functions: We manage Utah’s state park system, which includes operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.
[SOURCE: Utah State Parks]
Question
#3: Which Utah State Park is home to
free-ranging
bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and many other
desert animals?[SOURCE: Utah State Parks]
A. Antelope Island (near Salt Lake City), or
D. Deer Creek Reservoir, or
H. Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail.
Although surrounded by salt water, Antelope Island has over 40 fresh
water springs producing enough water to support the islands abundant
wildlife.
Bison are the most famous residents. Twelve animals were brought to the island in 1893 and were the foundation for today’s herd of 550 – 700.
An annual bison roundup is held each fall to assess the health of the hard and sell extra animals.
Pronghorn antelope are native to Utah and to the island. These small, deer-like animals are the fastest animals in North America and can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
Mule deer and California bighorn sheep are the other large herbivores on the island.
Predators include coyotes, badgers, bobcats and numerous birds of prey such as owls, hawks and falcons.
[SOURCE: Antelope Island brochure- English]
Question
#4: What
do you call a column
or pillar of rock produced by erosion or weathering, often
with erratic
forms?Bison are the most famous residents. Twelve animals were brought to the island in 1893 and were the foundation for today’s herd of 550 – 700.
An annual bison roundup is held each fall to assess the health of the hard and sell extra animals.
Pronghorn antelope are native to Utah and to the island. These small, deer-like animals are the fastest animals in North America and can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
Mule deer and California bighorn sheep are the other large herbivores on the island.
Predators include coyotes, badgers, bobcats and numerous birds of prey such as owls, hawks and falcons.
[SOURCE: Antelope Island brochure- English]
B. Butte, or
H. Hoodoo, or
M. Mesa.
"Nowhere else in the world can you find rock pinnacles with fantastic
shapes like the ones found in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Located in the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau in Utah, Bryce Canyon’s elevation, erosion, climate and rock type are all elements that, when combined, form fantastical shapes called Hoodoos.
Hoodoo – a pillar of rock, usually of fantastic shape, left by erosion."
[SOURCE: Bryce Canyon Hoodoos]
=================Located in the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau in Utah, Bryce Canyon’s elevation, erosion, climate and rock type are all elements that, when combined, form fantastical shapes called Hoodoos.
Hoodoo – a pillar of rock, usually of fantastic shape, left by erosion."
[SOURCE: Bryce Canyon Hoodoos]
++ FYI OF THE DAY ++ --
"I Tawt I Taw A Puddy Tat" reached No. 9 on the Billboard pop chart during a seven-week chart run in February and March 1951, and sold more than 2 million records. [Source]
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