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The Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand Quiz

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The Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand are a fascinating natural wonder that have sparked curiosity and wonder among visitors for centuries. To further explore the mystery and beauty of these giant spherical rocks, test your knowledge with our quiz game!

  • Quiz game with multiple-choice questions
  • Race against the clock to answer as many as you can
  • Use spells wisely to help you along the way
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  • The Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders that are found on Koekohe Beach in New Zealand.
  • The boulders are believed to have formed over 60 million years ago through a process known as concretion.
  • Some of the boulders can weigh several tons and measure up to two meters in diameter.
  • The Maori people have a legend that the boulders are the remains of eel baskets, calabashes, and kumara washed ashore from the wreck of a canoe.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are protected as a scientific reserve by the New Zealand government.
  • The boulders are made up of mud, silt, and clay, with a core of calcite crystals.
  • The boulders are constantly being eroded by the sea, revealing new boulders over time.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world.
  • There are approximately 50 boulders scattered along Koekohe Beach, with some boulders still partially buried in the sand.
  • The boulders are often photographed at sunrise and sunset, creating stunning images.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are estimated to be around 4-5 million years old.
  • The boulders are known for their unique and almost perfect spherical shape.
  • The boulders are also known as septarian concretions due to the distinctive cracks that form in the rock.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are composed of mudstone, which is a sedimentary rock.
  • The boulders are thought to have formed in ancient sea floor sediments and were later uplifted by tectonic forces.
  • The boulders are not all the same size, with some being significantly larger than others.
  • The Moeraki Boulders have been featured in several films and television shows, including 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
  • The boulders are a popular subject for artists and photographers due to their unique appearance.
  • The Maori name for the Moeraki Boulders is 'te Kaihinaki', which translates to 'food baskets'.
  • The boulders are believed to have been exposed by erosion and gradually revealed over time.

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