This is an Earth Cahce so you will not have to find a log to sign at the above coordinates. Only email the answers to the below questions. You may go on and log the find before emailing me. If any of the answers to your questions are wrong I will get back with you on those answers.
This earth cache is located at the Eastern edge of Dickenson Bay. It is along one of the may beautiful public beaches in Antigua. The location is an easy walk along the beach from several of the resorts located on Dickenson Bay or from one of the public access points to the beach.
Antigua is divided in three distinct topographical regions. These regions are as follows: i) Volcanic region in the south west ii) Central Plain iii) Limestone in the north and east The volcanic region:
The south-west consists of hilly terrain which averages approximately 1,000 feet (308 m) above sea level. The highest peak in this range is Boggy Peak, which is approximately 1,319 feet (406 m). The orientation of this range is south-west to south-east which does not readily intercept the north-east trade winds. This region is bounded on the south by a narrow coastal plain which contains several alluvial valleys where most of the agricultural activities are carried out.
The central plain: This lies on a diagonal belt separated from the volcanic region by the flood plains of Bendals, Belvedere/Brecknock river valley and from the limestone region by a one (1) mile wide, low lying trough. The central plain is flat to undulating with some hills averaging 500 feet (154 m) above sea level.
The limestone region: This region represents approximately 1/3 of Antigua and is located in the northern and eastern portions of the island. The topographical features of this region is characteristic of many small islands, islet and cays that are located on the northern fringes of Antigua. Within the limestone region, the flat, low elevation landscape is characteristic of the many conical hills averaging 400 feet (123 m) in height. Much of the limestone region is separated from the central plain by an abrupt, but discontinuous, escarpment rising in places to over 350 feet (108 m).
As you are walking towards to cliffs pictured above you should notice a couple of things. One, the cliffs themselves are unusual because the rest of the shore to the West as far as you can see is all beach, this is the only high point you can see for miles. You should also notice the color of the cliff. As you get near GZ you will be at the end of the beach and dead ends into the cliff. If you look closely at the rock cliff you will see a lot of different fossils embedded in the rock.
As with all Earth Caches you have to have an educational section and be able to answer some questions about the area in and around the cache site.
1. From the description above what region of Antiqua is this Earth Cache located?
2. Why do you think the cliff is in ________ region?
3. While looking at the cliff what types of fossils do you see present on the exposed surface.
4. Estimate how tall the cliff is at its highest point.
Although not required pictures of you near the Earthcache are always nice to see.
The cache maintained by a Geocky Member
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