World War II
What do civilians wear as symbol of Remembrance?
the poppy
What is the largest city in Saskatchewan?
Saskatoon
How many oceans are there on Earth?
5- The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.
Queen Elizabeth II - who was her father?
King George VI
Dijon mustard is a traditional product of which country?
France
Operation Overlord was the code name for which battle taking place on June 6th, 1944?
the Battle of Normandy
Which U.S. state has the most miles of rivers?
Alaska/ Nevada/ Texas/ California
Nevada- With four major rivers and several smaller ones, Nebraska has more miles of rivers than any other state in the U.S.
Which ocean has the most trash?
the Pacific - The Great Pacific garbage patch, also described as the Pacific trash vortex, is characterized by exceptionally high concentrations of plastic, chemical sludge, wood pulp, and other debris trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre.
Which reference book for world records was first published in 1955?
The Guinness Book of World Records
Gumbo and jambalaya are popular local foods from which place?
New Orleans
What was the second city the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on?
Nagasaki- The United States dropped nuclear weapons on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.
What Canadian province boasts the longest freshwater beach in the world?
Ontario - Ontario's Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world. It stretches 14 km along the shore of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay.
How much of the ocean has been explored? %
5%- According to the National Ocean Service, just 5 percent of Earth's oceans have been explored and charted--especially the ocean below the surface. The rest remains mostly undiscovered and unseen by human eyes.
In 1952 the longest running play opened in London, it was ...
the Mousetrap
What is the most traded spice in the world?
Black Pepper- The vine is native to India but is grown in nearly every tropical region. Vietnam currently grows and exports the most black pepper, totaling around 35% of the world's supply, followed by India, Brazil, China and Sri Lanka.
What country lost the most lives in World War II?
Soviet Union - With approximately 27 Million total fatalities (both military and civilian), the Soviet Union lost the most lives during World War II. China was next with approximately 11 Million total fatalities, followed by Germany with approximately 7 Million total fatalities.
What is the most densely populated country on Earth?
Monaco - Located on the French Riviera in Western Europe, Monaco has an area of 0.78 square miles and a population of about 37,800.
How long does it take water to complete a full circuit of Earth's ocean? (years)
1000 years - the oceans not only have waves, tides and surface currents--they also have a constantly moving system of deep-ocean circulation driven by temperature and salinity. It is estimated to take 1,000 years for a "parcel" of water to complete the journey along this global conveyor belt.
What was the name of the ranch in 'Bonanza'?
Ponderosa
Rainbow, Brook, and Brown are all different types of what species?
Trout
Which was the first Axis Power to surrender?
Italy- it surrendered to the Allies on September 8, 1943, six weeks after leaders of the Italian Fascist Party deposed Fascist leader and Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Africa is the only continent that is in all four hemispheres: north, south, west, and east
Which ocean is the saltiest?
the Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest. On average, there is a distinct decrease of salinity near the equator and at both poles, although for different reasons.
Name the famous movie director who hosted a popular TV series featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries
Alfred Hitchcock
Which country is the biggest exporter of coffee beans worldwide?
Brazil