- 1. The Giant's Causeway is a natural wonder located on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland. It is made up of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal in shape, that were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Legend has it that the causeway was built by the Irish giant Finn McCool as a path to reach Scotland to fight his Scottish rival. The unique and stunning rock formations of the Giant's Causeway make it a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from around the world to marvel at its beauty and geological significance.
Where is the Giant's Causeway located?
A) Wales
B) Scotland
C) Northern Ireland
D) England
- 2. How were the columns of the Giant's Causeway formed?
A) By glaciers
B) By erosion
C) By earthquakes
D) By volcanic activity
- 3. What legendary figure is said to have created the Giant's Causeway?
A) Merlin
B) Robin Hood
C) King Arthur
D) Finn McCool
- 4. How many interlocking basalt columns are estimated to make up the Giant's Causeway?
A) 60,000
B) 40,000
C) 80,000
D) 20,000
- 5. What UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Giant's Causeway part of?
A) Tower of London
B) Causeway Coast
C) Hadrian's Wall
D) Blenheim Palace
- 6. Which sea is the Giant's Causeway adjacent to?
A) Irish Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) North Sea
- 7. What makes the Giant's Causeway a popular tourist attraction?
A) Ancient pyramids
B) Mysterious caves
C) Famous waterfalls
D) Unique geological formations
- 8. What type of rocks make up the Giant's Causeway?
A) Granite
B) Slate
C) Basalt
D) Limestone
- 9. What is the meaning of the word 'Causeway' in the name 'Giant's Causeway'?
A) River
B) Valley
C) Mountain
D) Raised road or path
- 10. When was the Giant's Causeway declared a World Heritage Site?
A) 1975
B) 2005
C) 1995
D) 1986
- 11. What is the closest town to the Giant's Causeway?
A) Belfast
B) Bushmills
C) Dublin
D) Derry
- 12. What management organization oversees the preservation of the Giant's Causeway?
A) National Trust
B) United Nations
C) European Union
D) World Wildlife Fund
- 13. What rare geological feature can be found at the Giant's Causeway?
A) Karst Topography
B) Drumlins
C) Columnar Basalt
D) Sand Dunes
- 14. What famous composer wrote a piece inspired by the Giant's Causeway?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) Felix Mendelssohn
- 15. How many sides do the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway typically have?
A) 8
B) 6
C) 10
D) 4
- 16. What do the locals call the Giant's Causeway in Irish?
A) Caisteal Dhùn Eideann
B) Tòrr an Mhaide
C) Clochán an Aifir
D) Llys Rhosyr
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