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Natural Formations

Earth is a planet in constant change and yet, surprisingly some parts of it have remained the same for
millions of years.

Read the descriptions and write the names of the amazing formations using the Help Box.

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_______________ is a natural gas field in Derweze (Turkmenistan). This field
was lit by Soviet scientists in 1971, and even after 51 years, it continues to burn.
All attempts to put off the fire have resulted in a failure.

2

_______________ is the world’s largest ice cave. It has an amazing collection of
ice figures and naturally frozen waterfalls. It extends up to 42 km and is visited
by as many as 2,00,000 tourists every year.

3
_______________ of Mexico contains the largest natural crystals collection in the
world. This cave has a unique mineral rich water source which is known to
preserve these giant crystals. It is also rich in old limestone deposits.

4

_______________ are formed on or near the Earth’s surface, in contrast to
metamorphic and igneous rocks which are formed deep within the Earth.

5
_______________ is currently listed as the world’s largest river island. It is
formed by the Brahmaputra river in Assam. Paddy is grown on the island.

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Fact File Eisriesenwelt Cave (Austria),
Majuli, Sedimentary rocks,
The Great Blue Hole (Belize) sinkhole is 320m wide and 125m deep Giant Crystal Cave,
and is a major scuba diving attraction. It is a part of the Belize Barrier Door to Hell
Reef which is itself a part of the Mesoamerican Reef.

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