General 1
You’ll find this letter in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. But never Neptune, or Venus. What letter is it?
Letter "R"
What was the first full-length animated Disney movie?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Name the fastest land animal.
Cheetah
Name the country where tea is originally from.
China
A large group of flying birds is called..
A flock
Name two characteristics of physical health and wellbeing
Healthy body weight, absence of illness or disease, optimal levels of energy, capacity to perform daily tasks, appropriate levels of fitness, optimal blood pressure or well functioning systems.
What sport do you use your feet and only one player can use their hands?
Soccer
What is New York's current population?
8.2 Million People
In which year did World War II end?
1945
Who developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
Which continent is known as the "Land Down Under"?
Australia
What is medicare? What is one service it covers?
Medicare is Australias universal healthcare scheme. Covers GP consults, pathology, public hospital stay, x ray
What was New York called before it was New York?
New Amsterdam
Name 3 planets in our solar system?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What's better for your health: eating an orange or drinking a glass or orange juice?
Eating an orange! There is a lot less sugar and a lot more fibre.
Orcas are actually dolphins: True or False?
True
Which century are we in right now?
The 21st century
List 6 health status indicators
[see back wall]
What country has the most people living in it?
India 1.5 Billion people live in India
How many legs does a spider have?
8
What sport is Michael Phelps famous for?
Swimming
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
Extends life expectancy, funding allows for medical advancements, illnesses can be effectively treated, improves quality of life and HALE
What is the name of the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
Where did the last olympics take place?
France
Which ocean is the biggest in the world?
Pacific Ocean 🌊
Which is heavier: Basketball or Soccer ball?
Basketball
Name the 5 senses.
Taste, sight, hearing, touch and smell
What are the 3 sub goals of the WHO's overall goal?
Promote health: healthier populations
Provide health: Universal health coverage
Protect health: health emergencies
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which famous British writer wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
206
Explain how fibre helps to reduce the incidence of obesity.
What are the 7 continents?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
Which is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
What is considered the most dangerous land animal?
The hippopotamus
How many hearts do octopuses have?
3 hearts
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
List the dimensions and indicators of the Human Development Index
Long and healthy life- life expectancy at birth
Knowledge- mean and expected years of schooling
Decent standard of living- GNI per capita