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About World Caves

World Caves is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Famous caves and underground formations A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. Mammoth Cave, the world's longest known cave system, is located in which U.S. state?

    Answer: Kentucky

  2. 2. The Lascaux Cave in France is famous for its prehistoric what?

    Answer: Cave paintings

  3. 3. Carlsbad Caverns, known for its massive bat flights, is located in which U.S. state?

    Answer: New Mexico

  4. 4. The Cave of Crystals, containing giant selenite crystals up to 36 feet long, was discovered in which country?

    Answer: Mexico

  5. 5. What is the term for a rock formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave?

    Answer: Stalactite

Frequently asked questions

What's a good follow-up after World Caves?

If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

Can I print World Caves?

Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Caves fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in World Caves?

World Caves has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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