Cave Quiz for Adults

What are the different types of cave formations?

• Mountains, valleys, canyons, and plateaus

• Stalactites, stalagmites, columns, flowstones, draperies, and soda straws

• Rocks, pebbles, sand, and water

• Trees, bushes, flowers, and grass

What is the term used to describe the study of cave ecosystems and biodiversity?

• speleology

• ornithology

• entomology

• herpetology

What is the most important rule to follow when exploring caves?

• Never go alone

• Ignore safety precautions

• Always go alone

• Disregard warning signs

Which cave is known for its glowworm population in New Zealand?

• Auckland Glowworm Cave

• Christchurch Glowworm Cave

• Wellington Glowworm Cave

• Waitomo Glowworm Cave

What is the primary goal of cave conservation and preservation?

• To protect and maintain natural and cultural resources

• To build more caves for tourism

• To extract all natural resources from the caves

• To allow unrestricted access to the caves

What type of cave formation hangs from the ceiling like an icicle?

• Stalactite

• Sandstone

• Rockslide

• Magma

What is the name for a cave-dwelling organism?

• Hydrozoan

• Xerophile

• Aerophyte

• troglobite

What should you always bring with you when exploring caves?

• Swimsuit

• Sunglasses

• Umbrella

• Flashlight

Which cave is famous for its underground river in the Philippines?

• Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

• Cebu Submerged River

• Manila Underground River

• Boracay Subterranean River

What is the term for the process of protecting caves from human impact?

• Cave destruction

• Cave conservation

• Cave neglect

• Cave exploitation