Geography
What is the smallest state in the U.S.?
The entire state of Rhode Island covers an area of only 1,214 square miles.
Is Tornado Alley east or west of I-20?
West
Spell the word Nick says.
Definite
In what ocean is Barbados in?
Atlantic
When were the first Olympic games? Bonus point if you say where!
776 B.C.E in Olympia, Greece
How many countries border France?
11. Interestingly, Brazil is one of these countries; bordering the French Guiana in South America.
Name one criteria for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
0.88in hail, 60 mph winds, tornado.
Spell the word Nick says.
Velocity
What hemispheres are Greenwich, England in?
East, West
What is the most-watched Olympic sport?
Gymnastics
What country has the most natural lakes?
Canada actually holds 50% of the world's lakes.
Name 2 types of clouds.
Cumulus, cumulonimbus, cirrus, stratus, anvil.
Spell the word Nick says.
Excavation
What hemispheres are Africa in?
North, East, South, West, All.
What was the first Olympic event?
A foot-race.
What body of water separates Australia and New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea is a section of the southwestern Pacific Ocean and sits on the coast of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
About how long does it take for a snowflake to reach the ground?
Spell the word Nick says.
Picayune
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg
Name 5 Winter Olympic sports.
Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Cross-Country, Curling, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Luge, Nordic Combined, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Snowboard, Speed Skating
Ouagadougou is the capital city of which African country?
Burkina Faso
What is the fastest speed that a raindrop can hit you?
18 mph.
Spell the word Nick says.
Correspondence
What is the smallest city in the world?
Hum, Croatia (30 people)
Who is the only person who has ever won gold medals during the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Eddie Eagan