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Quiz about A Geological Tour of the World
Quiz about A Geological Tour of the World

A Geological Tour of the World Quiz


While visiting a few natural wonders, which are famous tourist attractions around the world, let's take a look at the geological processes that led to their formation.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
258,300
Updated
Oct 12 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
8648
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 122 (10/10), Raven361 (5/10), DeepHistory (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The tour begins at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. This deep gorge was carved out by the Colorado River over several thousand years. What geological process can be used to describe its formation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Our next stop is the Giant's Causeway at County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This World Heritage Site consists of a large number of interlocking basalt columns up to 12 meters high. How were they formed? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From Ireland, we take a quick flight to our next destination - Norway. Some of the world's longest and deepest fjords are found here. Which process led to their formation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. After the pristine white beauty of Norway, let's take a look at the awesome sand dunes in Brazil. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in the state of Maranhao. What kind of geological processes led to the formation of these sand dunes? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Next is a visit to the Caribbean to marvel at the Devil's Bridge in Antigua. The Devil's Bridge is a natural arch. How was it formed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Let's now take a flight to Australia and visit some of the natural wonders Down Under. The Grotto is a famous tourist attraction in Victoria. This geological formation is a sinkhole. Are sinkholes formed due to the process of erosion?


Question 7 of 10
7. While we drive down the coast of Victoria, Australia, we decide to stop and take a look at The Twelve Apostles. What rock are these stacks made up of? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Next on our itinerary is a visit to the Czech Republic to see the famed Karst topography. The Moravian Karst is a nature reserve located in the eastern part of the country. Which of the following are you NOT likely to see here or in any other Karst region? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Before we return to the United States, a quick trip to Siberia to visit Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and has been declared a World Heritage Site. It is located in a rift valley. Rift valleys are formed due to plate tectonics.


Question 10 of 10
10. Our tour ends in the same place it started - Arizona, USA but not before we visit one last natural wonder. The Wave is a rock formation found on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes. What rock is it made up of? Hint



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1. The tour begins at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. This deep gorge was carved out by the Colorado River over several thousand years. What geological process can be used to describe its formation?

Answer: Erosion

Canyons or gorges are formed when the sediment is continuously eroded by the action of rivers or glaciers. The walls of the canyons are usually made up of harder rocks which are able to resist the erosive action of the water.
2. Our next stop is the Giant's Causeway at County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This World Heritage Site consists of a large number of interlocking basalt columns up to 12 meters high. How were they formed?

Answer: Volcanic eruption

Antrim was a site of major volcanic activity during the Paleogene period. When molten lava is extruded onto the relatively cooler surface of the earth, contraction occurs causing the extensive network of fractures which give rise to columnar basalts. The columns are generally hexagonal but some may have four to eight sides.
The Devil's Tower at Wyoming is another famous example of columnar basalt.
3. From Ireland, we take a quick flight to our next destination - Norway. Some of the world's longest and deepest fjords are found here. Which process led to their formation?

Answer: Glaciation

A fjord is a narrow inlet with steep sided walls whose base has been eroded below sea level. During glaciation, a valley is abraded by the sharp sediments carried within a glacier. Over a period of time this leads to the formation of fjords.
4. After the pristine white beauty of Norway, let's take a look at the awesome sand dunes in Brazil. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in the state of Maranhao. What kind of geological processes led to the formation of these sand dunes?

Answer: Aeolian

Sand dunes are formed due to erosion, transportation and deposition by the wind. Any erosional, depositional or transportational work done by the wind is termed as an aeolian process. Dunes may be of different shapes including crescent, linear, dome shaped and parabolic.
5. Next is a visit to the Caribbean to marvel at the Devil's Bridge in Antigua. The Devil's Bridge is a natural arch. How was it formed?

Answer: Marine erosion

Devil's Bridge consists of soft and hard types of limestone. The softer rock was eroded by the action of sea waves over thousands of years leaving the harder rock to form a natural arch.
6. Let's now take a flight to Australia and visit some of the natural wonders Down Under. The Grotto is a famous tourist attraction in Victoria. This geological formation is a sinkhole. Are sinkholes formed due to the process of erosion?

Answer: Yes

A sinkhole is a natural depression formed due to erosion, usually by water. Sinkholes are found all over the world though they are mostly linked with karst topography. Karst regions are places where the erosion of the rock (mostly limestone) has given rise to distinctive landforms.
Cedar Sink at Mammoth Cave National Park, USA is an example of a huge sinkhole.
7. While we drive down the coast of Victoria, Australia, we decide to stop and take a look at The Twelve Apostles. What rock are these stacks made up of?

Answer: Limestone

Stacks are steep, vertical rock columns found along the coastline. They are formed due to the erosive action of sea waves. Further eroding of stacks leads to the formation of stumps.
The site of The Twelve Apostles was originally known as the Sow and Piglets. The name was changed in a bid to increase tourism. Due to continued erosion, only eight of the original remain now.
8. Next on our itinerary is a visit to the Czech Republic to see the famed Karst topography. The Moravian Karst is a nature reserve located in the eastern part of the country. Which of the following are you NOT likely to see here or in any other Karst region?

Answer: Caldera

Karst regions are usually formed in rocks like limestone and dolomite. Small erosional features like runnels (narrow grooves), flutes (narrow channels) and grikes (deep fissures) are collectively called karren or lapiez. Doline is another name for a sinkhole while polje is another term for karst field (both in the Slovene language).
A caldera is a volcanic feature formed by the collapse of the crater rim due to the emptying of the magma chamber below.
9. Before we return to the United States, a quick trip to Siberia to visit Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and has been declared a World Heritage Site. It is located in a rift valley. Rift valleys are formed due to plate tectonics.

Answer: True

Rift valleys are formed due to tensional tectonic forces at divergent plate boundaries (where the plates are moving away from each other). They are also often associated with volcanoes. All the major freshwater lakes of the world are located in rift valleys. The Great Rift Valley in Africa is one of the most well known rift valleys.
10. Our tour ends in the same place it started - Arizona, USA but not before we visit one last natural wonder. The Wave is a rock formation found on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes. What rock is it made up of?

Answer: Sandstone

The Wave is a small ravine formed due to the erosion of sandstone. The shades of red seen are due to the presence of iron deposits within the rock formation. The sandstone is striated, which adds to its beauty.

I hope you enjoyed the tour.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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