Mystery of the Moving Rocks in Death Valley

What was the initial mystery surrounding the rocks in Death Valley?

• They were sinking into the ground.

• They were moving on their own.

• They were changing color.

• They were disappearing overnight.

What is unique about the environment of Death Valley that makes it a challenging place for research?

• It is extremely cold all year round.

• It is one of the driest and hottest places on Earth.

• It is covered in dense forests.

• It is frequently flooded.

What innovative method did the Norris cousins use to track the movement of the rocks?

• Infrared cameras

• Seismic sensors

• Drones

• GPS trackers

What natural phenomenon was discovered to be responsible for moving the rocks?

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes

• Thin sheets of ice

• Animal activity

What conditions are necessary for the ice movement theory to work?

• Thick ice and no wind

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds

• Continuous sunlight and high temperatures

• Freezing nights and gentle winds

What did the Norris cousins initially believe was the cause of the rock movement?

• Animal interference

• Human activity

• Thick ice sheets

• Strong winds

What is the significance of the SE event in the context of the moving rocks?

• It is unrelated to the rock movement.

• It prevents the rocks from moving.

• It explains the movement of rocks over long distances.

• It causes the rocks to change color.

How did the scientific community react to the publication of the Norris cousins' findings?

• They ignored the findings.

• They were skeptical and dismissed it.

• They were intrigued and shared similar phenomena.

• They criticized the methodology.

What inspired a young girl from Germany to conduct her own experiments related to the moving rocks?

• A documentary she watched

• A family trip to Death Valley

• The Norris cousins' research

• A school assignment

What was the main reason it took so long to solve the mystery of the moving rocks?

• The conditions for movement are rare and specific.

• The area was inaccessible.

• The rocks were camouflaged.

• The rocks were too small to notice.