What are facts about the seven sisters?

Answer 1

1. The seven sisters are made of chalk.

2. They are one of the BBC's seven wonders of the world.

3. They are situated in the Seven Sisters Country Park, South Downs.

4. A huge number of people visit there a year.

5. 30-40cm of the cliffs come off each year.

6. To conserve the cliffs, a base is placed at the bottom to stop undercutting.

7. In heavy rain or strong seas, more of the average can come off.

Answer 2

The Seven Sisters is a common name for the Pleiades star cluster in the constellation of Taurus. There are seven bright stars in the cluster visible to the naked eye. The Pleiades has been important in many cultures and is mentioned in various mythologies.