CHEDDAR GORGE HAZARD

Over the past 60 years, seven people have died due to rock falls in Cheddar Gorge. Last year, rocks fell onto empty tourist coaches. Currently, 3,000 tonnes of rock are being cleared to prevent future avalanches from reaching the highway. Additionally, 400 tonnes of cliff are at risk of collapsing.

How many people have lost their lives due to rock falls in Cheddar Gorge over the past 60 years?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What happened to the tourist motor coaches last year in Cheddar Gorge?

• They were parked far from the rock fall area.

• They avoided the rock fall completely.

• They were hit by rocks but were empty.

• They were damaged by falling rocks while occupied.

What is the purpose of removing 3,000 tonnes of rock near the road?

• To prevent future rock falls from reaching the highway.

• To build a new tourist attraction.

• To improve the scenic view of the gorge.

• To create more parking space for tourists.

Since when have the 3,000 tonnes of rock been lying close to the road?

• Since the last year

• Since the last decade

• Since the beginning of the 21st century

• Since the turn of the century

How much of the cliff is currently in danger of collapsing?

• 200 tonnes

• 500 tonnes

• 300 tonnes

• 400 tonnes