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Sep 12
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What lies beneath Kentucky for more than 426 mapped miles?

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The answer

Mammoth Cave

The answer was Mammoth Cave. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.


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Why it's right

Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 426 mapped miles.


The source-backed detail

Mammoth Cave has more than 426 mapped miles and is the world's longest known cave system.



About the choices

A good question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.

  • Mammoth Cave - correct answer.
  • The New York subway - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • An underground river tunnel - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • A salt mine - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.

What to remember

Mammoth Cave is the one to remember. Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 426 mapped miles. Exploration continues to add to the known cave system.


How readers answered
A75%
B0%
C25%
D0%

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Sources: National Park Service