Literacy
Spell the word for a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water:
Cyclone
How many degrees are in a right angle?
90°
What is renewable energy?
Energy that comes from sources that can be naturally replaced, such as sunlight, wind, and water.
What gas do humans breathe in that helps our bodies work?
Oxygen
How many days in the month of October?
31
What natural disaster occurs when the ground suddenly shakes because of movement in the Earth's crust? *must spell correctly
Earthquake
An angle measures 125°. Is it an acute, right, obtuse, or reflex angle?
Obtuse angle
Which renewable energy source uses sunlight to make electricity?
Solar energy (solar panels).
What force keeps us on the ground and stops us from floating away?
Gravity
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is the name of the main character in Wonder who was born with a facial difference?
Auggie Pullman
What is 48 × 7?
336
Name TWO way people can make their city or town more sustainable.
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An animal that eats both plants and animals is called what?
An omnivore
Which continent is Australia located on?
Australia (or Oceania will be accepted)
What important message does Wonder teach about how we should treat others?
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A school buys 24 packs of pencils. Each pack contains 18 pencils. How many pencils are there altogether?
432 pencils
Why are wind and solar energy better for the environment than coal?
They produce little to no greenhouse gases when generating electricity.
What is the process called when water changes from a liquid into a gas because of heat?
Evaporation
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
*for bonus 100 points - what do the colours of the rings represent?
The five inhabited continents coming together through sport.
At least one of these colours appears on every flag.
In Wonder, what school event helps many students see Auggie as a friend and leader?
The nature camp trip
A renewable energy company generated 3,456 units of power on Monday and 2,789 units on Tuesday. How many units of power were generated altogether?
6,245 units
A sustainable city wants to reduce pollution from cars. What are two things the city could do to encourage people to drive less?
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What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the service that provides health support to people living in remote communities and areas of Australia?
Royal flying doctors service.