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Diamond in the Rough Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the volcano and well-known Hawaiian landmark, Diamond Head. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,041

Updated
Jul 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
382

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what Hawaiian island is Diamond Head located? Hint

O'ahu

Kaua'i

Maui

Lana'i

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Question 2 of 10

2. Diamond Head is extinct.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The volcano was named Diamond Head because it sparkles, but diamonds are not the cause of this. What causes the sparkling appearance? Hint

rubies

crystals

mica

lapis lazuli

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did Diamond Head become a U.S. National Natural Landmark? Hint

2001

1959

1968

1986

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Hawaiian name for Diamond Head, Le'ahi, compares it to what type of fish? Hint

shark

swordfish

marlin

tuna

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the U.S. military fort that was built on Diamond Head in 1909? Hint

Fort Harris

Fort Ruger

Fort Worth

Fort Martin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although people are allowed to hike up Diamond Head, there is no set trail.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is the name of a beach located near the base of Diamond Head? Hint

Manana Beach

Hapuna Beach

Waikiki Beach

Kaimuki Beach

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Question 9 of 10

9. Diamond Head is a part of which mountain range? Hint

Tantalus Range

Waianae Range

Ko'olau Range

Hanauma Range

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is there a lighthouse located on Diamond Head?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what Hawaiian island is Diamond Head located?

Answer: O'ahu

Diamond Head is located in Honolulu, O'ahu. It was formed over 150,000 years ago. It has an elevation of 761 feet at its highest point and a diameter of 3,520 feet.

2. Diamond Head is extinct.

Answer: True

There is no more lava in Diamond Head. Its only eruption was the one that formed it.

3. The volcano was named Diamond Head because it sparkles, but diamonds are not the cause of this. What causes the sparkling appearance?

Answer: crystals

It was named Diamond Hill by British sailors in the early 1800s. They mistook the calcite crystals shining in the sun as diamonds. It was later renamed Diamond Head.

4. In what year did Diamond Head become a U.S. National Natural Landmark?

Answer: 1968

Hawaii became a U.S. state in 1959. Some other U.S. National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii include Mauna Kea on Hawai'i, I'ao Valley on Maui, and Kanaha Pond on Maui.

5. The Hawaiian name for Diamond Head, Le'ahi, compares it to what type of fish?

Answer: tuna

"Le'ahi" translates into "brow of the tuna". It was given this name because its ridge line is similar in shape to the dorsal fin of a tuna.

6. What is the name of the U.S. military fort that was built on Diamond Head in 1909?

Answer: Fort Ruger

Diamond Head was bought by the U.S. government in 1904. Fort Ruger was the first U.S. military reservation built in Hawaii, which was just a territory at the time. It was named after Civil War General Thomas H. Ruger. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

7. Although people are allowed to hike up Diamond Head, there is no set trail.

Answer: False

There is a trail, which was created in 1908. It is about a mile long and takes about an hour and a half to two hours to complete the round trip. The hike is described as easy to moderate. It involves climbing multiple sets of stairs and going through a tunnel.

8. Which of these is the name of a beach located near the base of Diamond Head?

Answer: Waikiki Beach

Waikiki is also the name of the neighborhood next to the beach. The beach is made of white sand. "Waikiki" is Hawaiian for "spouting fresh water".

9. Diamond Head is a part of which mountain range?

Answer: Ko'olau Range

The Ko'olau Range follows the eastern coast of O'ahu. "Ko'olau" means "windward" in Hawaiian. The range is about 37 miles long. It was formed about 2.6 million years ago.

10. Is there a lighthouse located on Diamond Head?

Answer: Yes

Diamond Head Lighthouse is located at the base of Diamond Head. The white, 55-foot tall building was built in 1917. In 1980, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is run by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Source: Author zebra101

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