Which cantilever railway bridge crosses the Firth of Forth 9 miles west of central Edinburgh?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Forth Bridge
- Step 1: The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of central Edinburgh. Answer: The Forth Bridge. Why not the others: The Kessock Bridge: It crosses a different firth in the Highlands, not the Firth of Forth. The Skye Bridge: It links the Isle of Skye to the mainland, not the Firth of Forth. The Tay Bridge: It crosses the Firth of Tay, not the Firth of Forth.
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