Oklahoma Natural Features and History

The video explores three significant locations in Oklahoma: Little Sahara State Park, known for its sand dunes and off-roading opportunities; the Great Salt Plains, a vast salt deposit with historical significance; and the town of Picher, which faced environmental disaster due to mining activities. Each location has a unique history and impact on the region.

What is the height of the sand dunes in Little Sahara State Park?

• 100 feet

• 75 feet

• 125 feet

• 50 feet

Why did Little Sahara State Park become a popular attraction in the 1950s?

• It was featured in a movie

• Circus camels were placed there

• A famous explorer discovered it

• A natural disaster revealed it

What did Major George C. Sibley initially call the Great Salt Plains?

• The White Desert

• The Salt Flats

• The Snowy Plains

• The Grand Saline

What natural feature was the Great Salt Plains before it became a salt deposit?

• A mountain range

• A forest

• An inland sea

• A volcanic field

What resources were people historically searching for in Oklahoma?

• Oil, gold, and salt

• Diamonds and rubies

• Silver and copper

• Coal and iron

What was discovered under the town of Picher in 1912?

• Gold and silver

• Lead and zinc

• Coal and iron

• Oil and gas

What environmental issue did the mining in Picher cause?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

What did the Environmental Protection Agency offer to the residents of Picher?

• Free healthcare

• New jobs

• Home buyouts

• Relocation assistance

How many people once lived in Picher before it was mostly abandoned?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 14,000

What remains in Picher after the EPA intervention?

• Thriving businesses

• Mounds of waste soil

• A bustling community

• A new industrial park