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1. This tropical island in French Polynesia used to be the site of a United States military base during WWII, but later became a tourist destination. It features an extinct volcano, with two rising peaks named Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. It is a prime location for snorkeling and scuba diving.
2. This instantly recognizable mountain located in the Alps, whose summit is 14,692 feet, features four sides. These four sides, matter-of-factly, face north, south, east, and west. The four faces of this mountain are so steep that they are almost without snow. This mountain sits on the border of Italy and Switzerland. Name it.
3. Covering 6.5 square miles, which promontory has protected the Mediterranean seaways during times of war? A city covers the lower half of the western side, while a nature reserve covers the upper half. Beaches sit at the base of the eastern side. You can explore the Moorish castle and the caves and tunnels here.
4. The largest of its kind in the world, this natural wonder in Tanzania features over 30,000 animals, including the rare black rhino. Created by a volcanic explosion, this area spans 12 miles across and reaches a depth of 1,969 feet. What is it?
5. Stepping stones are what make up this natural wonder. Over 40,000 of these geometrically shaped basaltic columns can be found in Northern Ireland. These columns were formed over 60 million years ago due to volcanic activity. Many of them are spread out like stepping stones, while others are stacked high and resemble chimney stacks.
6. Located off the coast of Belize, this sinkhole features some of the best scuba diving in the world. You'll frequently spot sharks here, some species more common than others, as well as countless stalactite formations. Which one is it?
7. Being Earth's largest salt flat at 4,086 square miles, this location also turns into one of the world's largest mirrors after a rain shower. Here you can spot different wildlife, including three species of flamingo. What is this salt flat called?
8. Travertine, a sedimentary rock, forms these white-colored water terraces found in Turkey. For thousands of years, people have bathed in the hot springs that this site offers. The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was built on top of this hot spring. Which natural wonder is being described?
9. Found in Australia, you won't be able to use your surfboard on this large granitic rock formation, which resembles a breaking wave of the ocean.
10. These conical shaped hills of the Philippines called haycock hills resemble many Hershey's kisses dotting the ground -- shape-wise, not color-wise. There are over 1,300 of these hills which dot the Bohol Province in the Philippines. What natural wonder is being described?
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