Question 1: Tasman National Park, seen here, is in which country?
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Fiji
Correct Answer: Australia
Fact: Tasman National Park is in the island state of Tasmania, Australia. The park features vast forests and a stunning coastline where Southern Ocean waves crash against the cliffs, forming caves and natural arches. Coastal plants cling to the cliffs, providing a green contrast to the waves below.
Question 2: Tasmans Arch originally formed a part of which natural structure?
- River valley
- Sea cave
- Lava tube
Correct Answer: Sea cave
Fact: Tasmans Arch was the roof of a large sea cave, formed by erosion due to wave action over thousands of years. You can find sea caves worldwide, such as the Sea Lion Caves in Oregon, Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa in Scotland, and Matainaka Cave along New Zealand’s Otago coast. Sea caves are actively forming along coastlines, while others are all that remain of former coastlines.
Question 3: Tasmania is famous for its carnivorous marsupials known as Tasmanian …
- Devils
- Angels
- Demons
Correct Answer: Devils
Fact: Tasmanian devils are small, fierce marsupials. Once found all over Australia, they’re now only found on Tasmania. Known for their loud screeches and powerful jaws, they can eat almost anything. However, they’re solitary creatures, and prefer scavenging over hunting.