Which stone, called pounamu in Maori, is prized for carved ornaments found mostly in the South Island?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Greenstone, a type of nephrite jade
- Step 1: Pounamu is nephrite jade found along rivers on the South Island's West Coast. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: Greenstone, a type of nephrite jade. Why not the others: Obsidian, basalt and marble are not pounamu.
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