The Burren: A Unique Landscape of Limestone and Wildflowers
- 1. Where is the Burren located?
A) New Zealand
B) County Clare, Ireland
C) Scotland
D) Arizona, USA
- 2. What is the name of the ancient burial site found in the Burren?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Poulnabrone Dolmen
C) Eiffel Tower
D) Great Wall of China
- 3. What activity is popular among visitors to the Burren seeking adventure?
A) Surfing
B) Rock Climbing
C) Skiing
D) Scuba Diving
- 4. Which of the following animals can be found in the Burren?
A) Kangaroo
B) Polar Bear
C) Penguin
D) Irish Hare
- 5. Which of the following activities can visitors enjoy in the Burren National Park?
A) Hot Air Ballooning
B) Camel Riding
C) Hiking
D) Ice Fishing
- 6. What is the traditional Irish name for the Burren?
A) An Spidéal
B) Tír na nÓg
C) Boireann
D) Sceilg Mhichíl
- 7. What is the name of the distinctive limestone pavement in the Burren?
A) Sand and Mud
B) Trees and Bushes
C) Rocks and Stones
D) Clints and Grikes
- 8. What is the approximate size of the Burren National Park?
A) 15,000 acres
B) 100 acres
C) 500 acres
D) 1 million acres
- 9. What body of water borders the Burren?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 10. Which season showcases the most vibrant display of wildflowers in the Burren?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Spring
D) Summer
- 11. What geological process contributed to the formation of the Burren's unique landscape?
A) Tornado
B) Glaciation
C) Landslide
D) Earthquake
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