Which protected national park situated in the Farafra depression is internationally famous for its wind-sculpted chalk rock pillars resembling giant mushrooms and animals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. White Desert National Park (Sahra El-Beida)
- Step 1: The White Desert National Park (As-Sahra Al-Bayda) features striking white and cream-colored chalk rock formations (ventifacts).
- Step 2: These were shaped over millions of years by eolian erosion (wind-blown sandstorms) carving chalk monoliths into mushroom-like and animal-like shapes.
Answer
White Desert National Park (Sahra El-Beida).
Why not the others: 'Wadi El Gemal' is a coastal/mountain marine park on the Red Sea; 'Zaranik' is a coastal bird sanctuary in North Sinai; 'Ras Mohammed' is a coral reef marine reserve at the tip of Sinai.
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