Giants Causeway Quiz

What is the Giants Causeway?

• A man-made structure in Scotland

• A famous mountain range in Wales

• A natural wonder located in Northern Ireland

• A historic castle in England

How was the Giants Causeway formed?

• volcanic activity

• erosion

• tectonic movement

• glacial activity

How many years ago was the Giants Causeway formed?

• 1-2 million years ago

• 10-20 million years ago

• 100-200 million years ago

• 50-60 million years ago

What is the unique geological feature of the Giants Causeway?

• sandstone arches

• hexagonal basalt columns

• circular sinkholes

• granite mountains

How many columns are there in the Giants Causeway?

• 30000

• 20000

• 10000

• 40000

What is the tallest column in the Giants Causeway called?

• Chimney Tops

• Giant's Spire

• Tower Rock

• Peak Point

What is the average height of the columns in the Giants Causeway?

• The average height of the columns in the Giants Causeway can only be determined by measuring each column and calculating the average.

• The average height of the columns in the Giants Causeway is 1 mile.

• The average height of the columns in the Giants Causeway is 100 feet.

• The average height of the columns in the Giants Causeway is 10 feet.

What is the scientific explanation for the hexagonal shape of the columns?

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic movement

• Columnar jointing

What is the name of the nearby rock formation that resembles a giant boot?

• Boot Rock

• Giant Shoe Rock

• Footwear Formation

• Rocky Boot

What is the significance of the Giants Causeway?

• It is a famous art museum in London.

• It is a historical battle site in Scotland.

• It is a popular beach destination in Spain.

• It is a geological formation in Northern Ireland.