Question 1: Which Chinese province is home to Zhangye National Geopark?
A. Yunnan
B. Gansu
C. Shaanxi
Zhangye National Geopark is situated in Gansu Province, an area historically linked to the ancient Silk Road.
Correct Answer: Gansu
Question 2: Which mineral causes much of the Danxia landform’s red hue?
A. Copper sulfate
B. Iron oxide
C. Manganese dioxide
Iron oxides within the sedimentary rocks create the vivid red shades that are a signature of the Danxia landform.
Correct Answer: Iron oxide
Question 3: What natural forces helped shape Danxia landform ridges?
A. Glacial movement
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Tectonic uplift
Tectonic uplift and folding combined with erosion created the striking ridges, cliffs, and gullies of the Danxia landform.
Correct Answer: Tectonic uplift