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Quiz about Balancing Rocks
Quiz about Balancing Rocks

Balancing Rocks Trivia Quiz


On this planet there are many places where rocks hang or balance precariously. Take a look at these places. Can you tell me anything about these rocks?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
393,288
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
217
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Question 1 of 10
1. What kind of stone is the Mother and Child Kopjie in Zimbabwe made from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where would you find this unusual balancing rock? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which balanced rock is found in Cornwall, England? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Hanging Rock, in the Ergaki mountains is the result of what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Found in Australia, what are these rocks known as? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What kind of rock is Balancing Rock, found in Digby, Nova Scotia? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Bulls Party, Namibia is the result of glaciation.


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the generic name for a vertical column of rock coming up out of the water? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which country would you find the Mushroom Rock at Velenjak? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This type of rock is known as a hokum.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What kind of stone is the Mother and Child Kopjie in Zimbabwe made from?

Answer: Granite

These granite rocks are found in the Matobo National Park, in Zimbabwe. They got their name from the local tribes in the area. These rock formations are all over the park.
2. Where would you find this unusual balancing rock?

Answer: Mushroom Park, Colorado

This huge balanced rock is found in the region of Colorado known as the Garden of the Gods. This is part of Mushroom Park which is near Pikes Peak, Colorado. This rock sits over a paved access road and has been viewable for at least 200 years. It will fall sometime in the future geologists say.
3. Which balanced rock is found in Cornwall, England?

Answer: Logan Rock

Logan Rock in Cornwall, England, is a huge granite boulder that overlooks the English Channel. It was moved from its site by some British sailors in 1824 as a demonstration of their strength, but they were persuaded to put it back after vociferous complaints from local people. Sadly, when they moved it back it did not move as easily as it did before the move.

This one of the most well-known rocking stones in England. Incidentally, a "logan" is simply another word for a "rocking stone".
4. The Hanging Rock, in the Ergaki mountains is the result of what?

Answer: Glaciers

This unusual stone was deposited at this location by an Ice Age glacier thousands of years ago. It is located in Siberia. A large crack in this stone has developed and this could lead to this stone falling into Lake Raduzhnoye.
5. Found in Australia, what are these rocks known as?

Answer: Devils Marbles

Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, the Devils Marbles have held an important place in Aboriginal religion. The area is strewn with these large granite boulders, often sitting in precarious positions. These stones are the result of weathering.
6. What kind of rock is Balancing Rock, found in Digby, Nova Scotia?

Answer: Basalt

Balancing Rock is a thirty foot spire of basalt that has eroded out of a cliff. This rock is the result of lava flows in the area. It is fairly easy to get to and might stand for thousands of years.
7. Bulls Party, Namibia is the result of glaciation.

Answer: False

All over Bulls Party are balanced rocks. They are the result of underground erosion by water. There are many of the granite rocks all over the Erongo Mountains where these rocks are located.
8. What is the generic name for a vertical column of rock coming up out of the water?

Answer: Stack

This particular balanced rock is known as "The Hunden" and is found on the Swedish island of Faro. It is located on a stack that formed from wave erosion. They are often made from limestone.
9. In which country would you find the Mushroom Rock at Velenjak?

Answer: Iran

The Mushroom Rock at Velenjak near Tajrishhy de Warzée is located in Iran. It is an example of a rock which has eroded away, mostly from wind. There are examples of this type of rock all over the globe.
10. This type of rock is known as a hokum.

Answer: False

Often balanced rocks occur as part of a hoodoo, which is a spire of rock that has soft rock at the bottom and harder rock at the top. This is a 1909 photo of a hoodoo in South Dakota.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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