Q1. What is the total area covered by White Sands National Monument?100 square miles488 square miles360 square miles275 square miles
Q2. What is the primary component of the sand at White Sands National Monument?QuartzGypsumLimestoneFeldspar
Q4. White Sands National Monument is part of which mountain range?Sierra NevadaSan Andres MountainsRocky MountainsSan Juan Mountains
Q5. How many species of animals are known to exist in White Sands National Monument?Around 50Over 500Over 200Less than 100
Q6. What is the average temperature during summer at White Sands National Monument?Around 80°FBelow 60°FAbove 110°FAround 95°F
Q7. What is the highest point in White Sands National Monument?Timber MountainSan Andres PeakAlkali FlatDune Life Nature Trail
Q8. What is the significance of the Moonlight Hike in White Sands National Monument?It is a religious ritual for local tribesIt is the only time camping is allowedThe dunes glow under moonlightVisitors can explore the dunes at night
Q9. What is the estimated age of the dunes at White Sands National Monument?Less than 1,000 years oldAround 10,000 years oldMillions of years oldOver 100,000 years old
Q10. Which Native American tribe is associated with White Sands National Monument?ApacheMescalero ApacheNavajoComanche
Q11. What is the largest gypsum dune field in the world?Great Sand Dunes National ParkWhite Sands National ParkMonahans Sandhills State ParkWhite Sands National Monument
Q13. What is the primary activity enjoyed at White Sands National Monument?Sledding down dunesBird watchingPicnickingHorseback riding
Q14. Which astronaut training exercises were conducted at White Sands National Monument?Moon landing simulationsDesert survival trainingUnderwater trainingSpacewalk simulations
Q15. What is the average rainfall at White Sands National Monument?Between 15-18 inches per yearOver 20 inches per yearAround 10 inches per yearLess than 5 inches per year
Q16. White Sands National Monument is managed by which agency?National Park Service and White Sands Missile RangeNational Park ServiceUnited States Forest ServiceBureau of Land Management
