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Eisriesenwelt
  • 1. Where is the Eisriesenwelt located?
A) Near Salzburg, Germany
B) In the Alps of Switzerland
C) In Werfen, Austria
D) Inside the Hochkogel mountain in Italy
  • 2. What is the length of the Eisriesenwelt cave?
A) 25 km
B) 30 km
C) More than 42 km
D) 50 km
  • 3. How many tourists visit the Eisriesenwelt each year?
A) 100,000
B) 50,000
C) 300,000
D) About 200,000
  • 4. What geological period contributed to the formation of the Tennengebirge mountains?
A) The late Tertiary period during the Würm glaciation
B) Jurassic period
C) Cretaceous period
D) Holocene epoch
  • 5. What material primarily composes the Eisriesenwelt cave?
A) Granite and snow
B) Limestone and ice
C) Sandstone and mud
D) Basalt and water
  • 6. Which river contributed to the formation of Eisriesenwelt?
A) The Salzach river
B) The Rhine river
C) The Inn river
D) The Danube river
  • 7. Who was the first official discoverer of Eisriesenwelt?
A) Anton Posselt
B) Alexander von Mörk
C) An unnamed speleologist
D) A local villager
  • 8. In which year did Anton Posselt discover Eisriesenwelt?
A) 1920
B) 1879
C) 1880
D) 1912
  • 9. What was the local belief about the cave before its discovery by Anton Posselt?
A) A secret military base
B) A treasure trove of gold
C) It was believed to be an entrance to Hell
D) A natural spring source
  • 10. Who continued the exploration of Eisriesenwelt after Anton Posselt?
A) Alexander von Mörk
B) A team of scientists from Salzburg
C) Anton Posselt himself
D) Local villagers
  • 11. What happened to Alexander von Mörk during World War I?
A) He discovered another cave
B) He retired from exploration
C) He became the mayor of Salzburg
D) He was killed in 1914
  • 12. What structure inside the cave marks the farthest point explored by Anton Posselt?
A) Posselt Tower
B) The Ice Organ
C) An ashen cross on the wall
D) Hymir's Castle
  • 13. What is the name of the large room that contains Alexander von Mörk's ashes?
A) Posselt Hall
B) Ice Palace
C) Alexander von Mörk Cathedral
D) Hymir's Castle
  • 14. What is the recommended clothing for visitors to Eisriesenwelt?
A) Raincoats
B) Light jackets
C) Swimwear
D) Warm clothing
  • 15. Is photography allowed inside the cave?
A) Yes, throughout the entire cave
B) No, it is not permitted
C) Only with special permission
D) Yes, but only in certain areas
  • 16. When does the Eisriesenwelt cave open to visitors?
A) From May 1 to October 26 every year
B) During summer only
C) Only in winter months
D) Year-round
  • 17. What is the height of the Great Ice Embankment?
A) 25 metres
B) 15 metres
C) 35 metres
D) 50 metres
  • 18. How long does a round-trip tour through Eisriesenwelt take?
A) Two hours
B) 30 minutes
C) Three hours
D) Around one hour and 15 minutes
  • 19. Who owns the Eisriesenwelt cave today?
A) The Salzburg Association of Cave Exploration
B) A local government body
C) The National Austrian Forest Commission
D) Private investors
  • 20. What is the name of the structure built in 1955 to facilitate access to Eisriesenwelt?
A) A cable car
B) A tunnel
C) A staircase
D) An elevator
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