Grand Prismatic Spring Quiz

Where is the Grand Prismatic Spring located?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Teton National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Glacier National Park

What is the elevation of the Grand Prismatic Spring?

• 6,000 feet

• 7,000 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 9,000 feet

What is the type of the Grand Prismatic Spring?

• Hot spring

• Geothermal vent

• Waterfall

• Geyser

Which hot spring is larger than the Grand Prismatic Spring?

• Frying Pan Lake

• Old Faithful

• Mammoth Hot Springs

• Great Fountain Geyser

What is the main reason for the bright colors in the spring?

• Mineral deposits

• Volcanic activity

• Microbial mats

• Algae growth

What is the color of the water in the center of the pool?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What is the diameter of the Grand Prismatic Spring?

• 200 feet

• 300 feet

• 400 feet

• 500 feet

How much water does the spring discharge per minute?

• 200 US gallons

• 400 US gallons

• 560 US gallons

• 800 US gallons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4