Mathematics
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm?
30 cm²
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Who was the first president of Ecuador?
Juan José Flores
What is Argentina’s national dance?
Tango
How many players are on a soccer team on the field?
11
If x = 4, what is the value of 3x + 5?
17
What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world, much of which is located in Ecuador?
The Amazon Rainforest
Ecuador is one of the countries with the highest number of what?
Volcanoes
Who painted Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
Who is known as the “greatest swimmer of all time” with 23 Olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps
What is the value of pi (π) to two decimal places?
3.14
What is the main gas responsible for climate change, often released from burning fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
The Galápagos Islands, a famous Ecuadorian archipelago, helped inspire the theory of what?
Evolution by natural selection
What is the art of folding paper called?
Origami
How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
Five
Solve for y in the equation 2y - 3 = 11.
y = 7
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava or magma?
Igneous rock
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
What is the name of the famous Ecuadorian painter who is known for his vibrant works depicting indigenous culture?
Oswaldo Guyasamín
Who holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint?
Usain Bolt
What is the value of 2³ (two cubed)?
8
What natural phenomenon occurs when the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun align?
A solar or lunar eclipse
What was the name of the currency that Ecuador used before adopting the US Dollar in 2000?
The Sucre
Who sculpted the Statue of David?
Michelangelo
What is the national sport of Canada?
Ice hockey