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WorksheetsMalham Fieldtrip Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 4mins
Where is Malham village situated?
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
In the center of London
On the coast of Cornwall
In the Scottish Highlands
What is a "honeypot" in the context of Malham village?
A place where honey is produced
An area that attracts lots of people
A type of geological formation
A rare species of plant
Approximately how many visitors does Malham village attract every year?
50,000
110,000
200,000
500,000
How did the landscape of Malham originally start 330 million years ago?
As a desert
As a tropical sea
As a volcanic region
As a forest
What type of rock was formed from the shells of dead sea creatures in Malham?
Sandstone
Granite
Carboniferous limestone
Basalt
What geological processes have shaped the landscape of Malham?
Folding, faulting, and glaciation
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
River erosion and sediment deposition
Wind erosion and sand dune formation
What is Janet's Foss known for?
Limestone
Waterfall
Plunge Pool
Visitor management
What is the material that forms the waterfall at Janet's Foss?
Limestone
Plunge Pool
Tufa
Visitor management
What is one of the main attractions at Gordale Scar?
Visitor management
Plunge Pool
Gorge
Tufa
What geological process created the vertical rock faces at Gordale Scar?
Visitor management
Glacial meltwaters
Tufa formation
Biological weathering
What makes Gordale Scar popular with both climbers and tourists?
The height of the cliffs
The plunge pool
The tufa formations
The visitor management
Why do fields on limestone rock have a higher density of sheep?
Limestone is an acidic rock, producing soil that encourages lush green grass.
Limestone is an alkaline rock, producing soil that encourages lush green grass.
Limestone is a neutral rock, producing soil that encourages lush green grass.
Limestone is a sandy rock, producing soil that encourages lush green grass.
Why is Watlowes valley called a "dry valley"?
Because it is located in a desert area.
Because rivers in limestone areas flow above the ground.
Because rivers in limestone areas flow under the ground.
Because it has no vegetation.
What are the deep gaps in the limestone pavement called?
Clints
Grykes
Bedding Planes
Vegetation
What are the flat slabs of limestone between the deep gaps called?
Clints
Grykes
Bedding Planes
Vegetation
What is the approximate number of steps to ascend/descend at Malham Cove?
200
300
400
500
What is Malham Cove primarily made from?
Sandstone
Limestone
Granite
Basalt
Which of the following processes likely contributed to the formation of Malham Cove?
Volcanic activity
Wind erosion
Glacier meltwater
Tectonic uplift
Why has the National Park Authority implemented footpaths and reinforced steps at Malham Cove?
To prevent rock climbing
To manage visitor access
To enhance the natural beauty
To increase the number of visitors
What natural feature at Malham Cove would be taller than Niagara Falls if the water flowed above ground?
The resurgence point
The spring
The waterfall
The footpath
What is the term for water that has moved through rocks and eventually comes to the surface?
Stream
Spring
Permeable rock
Impermeable rock
What can you appreciate when viewing Malham Cove from the footpath alongside the river?
The number of visitors
The size and scale of the rock face
The depth of the river
The height of the trees
