Question 1: Today we’re at Koekohe Beach in …
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Fiji
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Fact: Koekohe Beach on New Zealand’s South Island is home to the amazing boulders seen in today’s image. Formed over millions of years, these structures are the perfect way to celebrate Old Rock Day. New Zealand is a geologist’s dream thanks to its volcanic activity and unique fossil record.
Question 2: What kind of rock was used to build the White House?
- Sandstone
- Granite
- Marble
Correct Answer: Sandstone
Fact: Aquia Creek sandstone, which was used to make the White House’s outer walls, was quarried in Stafford County, Virginia. In addition to the White House, this stone has been used in the construction of many other buildings in Washington, DC, including the Capitol and Treasury Buildings.
Question 3: Petra, a city carved into rocks, is in which country?
- Mexico
- Jordan
- China
Correct Answer: Jordan
Fact: Petra was carved into the pink sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan around the 3rd century BCE. This site is an archaeological wonder featuring intricate facades, tombs, and temples. It’s one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, a poll released in 2007.