Stones weighing more than 10 tonnes are really heavy rocks, like a mountain on your back!
Imagine you're carrying a big backpack full of books, that's heavy enough to make your legs wobbly. Now imagine that backpack is as big as a school bus, and it’s filled with bricks. That’s how heavy a stone weighing 10 tonnes feels! In fact, some stones are even heavier than that.
What makes them so heavy?
These big stones aren’t just any rocks, they’re special. They might have been around for millions of years, buried deep underground and squeezed by other rocks. Over time, the pressure makes them grow bigger and stronger, like a superhero gaining powers!
You can find these giant stones in places like quarries or even in nature. Some people use big machines to lift them up because they’re just too heavy for humans to move alone.
So next time you feel like your backpack is super heavy, remember, that’s nothing compared to a stone weighing more than 10 tonnes!
Examples
- A single stone that weighs as much as a small truck.
- Some stones weigh more than ten fully loaded cars.
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