Caves Around the World
Which of the following caves is the longest known cave system in the world?
- Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world, with limestone caverns and tunnels stretching for at least 400 explored miles, and possibly for another 600 more.
Which of the following continents has the most extensive cave system?
- Europe has the most extensive cave system in the world, with over 30,000 caves spread across countries such as France, Spain, and Italy.
Which of the following caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- These caves are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their importance to culture, history, and the conservation of a variety of native species.
Which of the following caves is the longest cave in the Middle East?
- Umm Jarasan in Saudi Arabia is the Arab world’s longest cave, and is a lava tube measuring 0.9 miles (1.4 kilometers) in length.
Which of the following caves is known for its unique ice formations?
- Skaftafell Ice Cave in Iceland is known for its unique ice formations that are formed from snow, glaciers, and volcanic activity.
Which of the following caves is the deepest known cave in the world?
- Veryovkina Cave in Georgia is the deepest known cave in the world, with a depth of 7,257 feet (2,212 meters).
Which of the following caves is located in Africa?
- Cango Caves in South Africa are a popular tourist destination and are located in the Western Cape province.
Which of the following caves is known for its unique salt formations?
- Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland is known for its unique salt formations, including towering salt pillars and underground lakes, and human additions like chapels and statues.
Which of the following caves is located in the United States and is famous for its bat population?
- Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico is famous for its bat population, with over 400,000 free-tailed bats residing in the cave during the summer months.
Which of the following caves is known for its extensive cave art?
- Chauvet Cave in France is known for its extensive cave art, including paintings that date back over 30,000 years.
