Protecting Stonehenge: Plans for a Tunnel to Preserve the Ancient Monument

The video discusses plans to redevelop Stonehenge by constructing a 2-kilometer tunnel to divert the A303 road, aiming to restore the site's tranquility. While the plan is generally supported, some environmental groups advocate for a longer tunnel to protect the surrounding landscape and archaeological sites. Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site, and construction is set to begin in 2005.

What is the primary goal of constructing a tunnel near Stonehenge?

• To increase tourism

• To build a new road

• To reroute traffic and restore tranquillity

• To create a new archaeological site

Why do some environmental groups want the tunnel to be longer?

• To make it a tourist attraction

• To increase the length of the road

• To protect the surrounding countryside and archaeological remains

• To reduce construction costs

Which organization is mentioned as advocating for a longer tunnel?

• Campaign to Protect Rural England

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund

• Friends of the Earth

What classification has been given to the Stonehenge area?

• National Park

• World Heritage Site

• Historical Monument

• Protected Landscape

When is the tunnel construction near Stonehenge scheduled to begin?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2015

• 2010