What happened to the figures from easter island in 1978?
a. they were restored to their original condition.
b. they were moved, and some of them were lost.
c. they were damaged in a severe storm.
d. they were torn down in a local riot.

The correct answer is a. The moai of Easter Island were demolished during the wars between the tribes of the island, these monuments were buried in the sand of the beach and were protected from erosion.

The restoration works were carried out between 1978 and 1980 by the archaeologist Sergio Rapu and turned it into one of the most attractive archaeological places on the island.