Online Listening Comprehension #2 - 2nd Audio Recording (Yellowstone National Park)

7 Questions | By Paola | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 92

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Online Listening Comprehension #2 - 2nd Audio Recording (Yellowstone National Park) - Quiz

You will hear a passage about cone geysers in Yellowstone National Park. For questions 1-7, tick the answer which best fits according to what you hear. You will hear the recording once. https://adept-learning. Com/wp-content/uploads/BY22_listening. Mp3

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1.

What did Langford name the geyser?
- A.
  
  Old Faceful
- B.
  
  Ole Faithful
- C.
  
  Old Faithful
- D.
  
  Oh Faceful
2.

When did Nathaniel Langford embark on his expedition?
- A.
  
  August 22, 1970
- B.
  
  August 22, 1870
- C.
  
  September 30, 1860
- D.
  
  March 1, 1872
3.

How many geysers are there in Yellowstone National Park?
- A.
  
  500
- B.
  
  120
- C.
  
  400
- D.
  
  520
4.

How did the geyser get its name?
- A.
  
  Langford was amazed by the geyser
- B.
  
  It is the largest geyser in the national park
- C.
  
  It makes people sit and wait for it to erupt
- D.
  
  Its eruptions are very regular and predictable
5.

How often does the geyser erupt?
- A.
  
  Every hour
- B.
  
  Every 30 minutes
- C.
  
  Every 33 to 120 minutes
- D.
  
  Every 65 to 92 minutes
6.

Who keeps statistics at Yellowstone National Park?
- A.
  
  Scientist
- B.
  
  Naturopaths
- C.
  
  Naturists
- D.
  
  Naturalists
7.

Why is it worth waiting for the geyser to erupt?
- A.
  
  It is an unforgettable sight
- B.
  
  Hot water streams upwards
- C.
  
  Eruptions last about 2.5 minutes
- D.
  
  It is scary