Mount Hood Quiz

What is the highest peak of Mount Hood?

• North Side Crater

• East Side Crater

• South Side Crater

• West Side Crater

Name the two main rivers that have their source on Mount Hood.

• Mississippi River and Missouri River

• Sandy River and Zigzag River

• Amazon River and Nile River

• Colorado River and Columbia River

What type of volcano is Mount Hood?

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Lava dome volcano

• Shield volcano

What is the approximate elevation of Mount Hood?

• 8,000 feet (2,438 meters)

• 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)

• 10,500 feet (3,200 meters)

• 11,240 feet (3,426 meters)

How was Mount Hood formed?

• By a stratovolcano

• By erosion from a glacier

• By an asteroid impact

• By tectonic plate movement

What are the three stages of formation of Mount Hood?

• Erosion stage, Magma stage, Cooling stage

• Sedimentary stage, Igneous stage, Metamorphic stage

• Construction stage, Cone-building stage, Explosive stage

• Volcanic stage, Lava stage, Ash stage

According to Native American legends, who is the spirit that resides in Mount Hood?

• Chief Multnomah

• Mount Rainier

• Spirit of the Columbia

• Wy'east

What is the significance of Mount Hood in Native American mythology?

• It is known as the home of the god of war in Native American mythology.

• It is considered a place of punishment for those who have angered the gods in Native American mythology.

• It is considered a sacred site and associated with powerful spirits and supernatural beings.

• It is believed to be the birthplace of the first human in Native American mythology.

What is the name of the Native American tribe that has a strong connection to Mount Hood?

• Sioux

• Navajo

• Klickitat

• Cherokee