The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 7-13-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: The ‘fairy chimneys’ of Cappadocia are found in which country?
- Türkiye
- Croatia
- Mexico
Correct Answer: Türkiye
Fact: The region in central Türkiye is famous for its spectacular rock formations, including these ‘fairy chimneys’ carved from volcanic sedimentary rock. Over the years, Cappadocia has been inhabited by Hittites, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It has several underground cities, dug into the rock by people escaping persecution.
Question 2: What kind of rocks are solidified magma and lava?
- Igneous
- Metamorphic
- Sedimentary
Correct Answer: Igneous
Fact: Igneous rocks are one of the three main types of rocks and form when magma or lava cool down. There are two types of igneous rocks: intrusive, which are formed within the Earth’s surface, and extrusive, which are created outside, often as a result of volcanic eruptions. Some common igneous rocks include granite and basalt.
Question 3: Where is the Giant’s Causeway, a large structure of basalt rocks?
- Canada
- Northern Ireland
- South Africa
Correct Answer: Northern Ireland
Fact: These 40,000 basalt columns on the north coast of Northern Ireland are up to 82 feet high and were formed thanks to a volcanic eruption, some 60 million years ago. As the molten basalt cooled, it cracked and fractured, resulting in these amazing shapes. Most of the columns are hexagonal but some have four, five, seven, or eight sides.