The Go Jetters Explore Underground Cities in Cappadocia
In The Go Jetters Explore Underground Cities in Cappadocia, the Go Jetters crew explores Cappadocia, Turkey, where the land is perfect for a game of hide-and-seek! The soft rock in this area is so easy to carve that people made entire cities underground a long time ago. Cappadocia is also famous for its fairy chimneys — rock pillars with "hats" on top, created by wind and rain. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: How do wind and rain, help shape the land in places like Cappadocia?
A: The wind and rain wear away the soft rock, leaving the harder rock behind. This makes tall, pointy fairy chimneys with "hats" on top, which is what makes the landscape so special.
Q: What might happen if there was no wind or rain in Cappadocia?
A: If there was no wind or rain, the soft rock wouldn't wear away, and the fairy chimneys wouldn't form. The land would look much different without the tall rock pillars.
Q: Why do you think Cappadocia is a great place to play hide-and-seek?
A: Cappadocia has lots of rock pillars and underground cities, which create perfect hiding spots. The soft rock makes it easy for people to carve out spaces to hide, and the tall fairy chimneys help make the place even more fun to explore.