Mammoth Cave and Groundwater Exploration Quiz

What makes Mammoth Cave unique compared to other cave systems?

• It is the deepest cave in the world.

• It has the most diverse wildlife.

• It is the oldest cave system discovered.

• It is the longest cave system in the world.

What is a karst landscape characterized by?

• Sand dunes

• Glacial formations

• Volcanic activity

• Dissolution of bedrock by water

How are stalactites formed in caves?

• By the freezing of water

• By the precipitation of minerals from dripping water

• Through volcanic eruptions

• By the accumulation of sand

What is groundwater?

• Water found in oceans

• Water held underground in soil or rock crevices

• Water in the atmosphere

• Water in rivers and lakes

What is an aquifer?

• A large underground reservoir of water

• A type of rock formation

• A type of plant that grows in water

• A surface water body

How do humans typically extract groundwater?

• By drilling wells

• By building dams

• By using evaporation techniques

• By using nets

What is a major consequence of over-extracting groundwater?

• Increased biodiversity

• Formation of new rivers

• Depletion of groundwater resources

• Increased rainfall

What is one way pollution can affect groundwater?

• It can contaminate springs and wells.

• It can increase the water's temperature.

• It can cause the water to evaporate.

• It can make the water flow faster.

What method do scientists use to study groundwater flow in Mammoth Cave?

• Using sonar technology

• Adding non-toxic dyes to the water

• Drilling new wells

• Measuring air pressure changes

What is the potential for further exploration in Mammoth Cave?

• There are no more areas to explore.

• Only a few more feet can be explored.

• There could be around 600 more miles of unexplored cave.

• The cave is fully mapped and explored.