Easter Island and Its Mysteries

What is Easter Island most famous for?

• Its large population

• The presence of large animals

• The moai statues

• Its tropical climate

What is the native name for Easter Island?

• Moai Land

• Rapa Nui

• Isla de Pascua

• Polynesia

What is the primary cause of deforestation on Easter Island according to some scholars?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Overuse of resources by humans

• Invasive plant species

• Frequent hurricanes

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What did Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo suggest about the location of the moai statues?

• They were placed randomly

• They marked locations of fresh or brackish water

• They were placed near the coast for protection

• They were aligned with the stars

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What material are the moai statues primarily made from?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Volcanic ash

• Granite

What was one of the main purposes of cutting down trees on Easter Island?

• To build houses

• To create farmland

• To produce paper

• To make boats

What is one theory about how the moai statues were moved?

• Using large animals

• By rolling them on logs

• With the help of aliens

• By floating them on water

What impact did European diseases have on Easter Island?

• They led to a population crash

• They improved immunity

• They had no impact

• They caused a population increase

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What is the estimated number of moai statues on Easter Island?

• 1,500 to 2,000

• 887 to 1,000

• 300 to 500

• 100 to 200

What is one reason Easter Island is considered a 'fragile environment'?

• Limited natural resources

• Frequent earthquakes

• Constant rainfall

• Abundant wildlife

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