summer
In which hemisphere is August usually a winter month?
The Southern Hemisphere
What is Fukiai High School's school motto?
Self-reliance (自主自立)
多様性
diversity
What is Australia's largest city?
Sydney
Japan consists of approximately how many main islands?
Four
What weather phenomenon is caused by rapidly rising warm air and often occurs on hot summer afternoons?
Thunderstorm
Complete the phrase: “Be Independent, Be Creative, Be a ______ Citizen.”
Global
視点・観点
perspective
Australia is both a country and a ______
Continent
What is the name of Japan's current constitution that came into effect in 1947?
The Constitution of Japan
What is the longest day of the year called?
The Summer Solstice (夏至)
What international event held at Fukiai allows students to discuss global issues with students from abroad?
The High School International Conference
証拠
evidence
Which indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants of Australia?
Aboriginal Australians
Which Japanese city was the first to experience an atomic bombing?
Hiroshima
Why do coastal areas often stay cooler than inland areas during summer?
Because the ocean moderates temperature.
Name one country whose students recently participated in Fukiai's International Conference.
Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, or Australia
結果・影響
consequence
Why are the seasons in Australia opposite to those in Japan?
Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere.
Japan has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Name one factor that contributes to this.
Healthcare, diet, public health, etc.
Explain one environmental problem that becomes worse during extremely hot summers
Heat waves / droughts / wildfires
According to Fukiai's educational philosophy, what kind of citizen should students become?
A global citizen who contributes to society.
妥協
compromise
What global environmental challenge threatens the Great Barrier Reef?
Climate change / coral bleaching
What major demographic challenge is Japan currently facing?
An aging population and declining birth rate