FOOD
What are the five basic tastes?
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami.
What is a group of lions called?
How many events are in a decathlon? (Name three events in a decathlon within 10 seconds. bonus 100)
10 and
100 metres
Long jump
Shot put
High jump
400 metres
110-metre hurdles
Discus throw
Pole vault
Javelin throw
1500 metres
What fashion brand is famous for its red-soled high heels?
Christian Loubiton -
if you answered correctly give your points to another team haha
What does the abbreviation PPE stand for? If someone else other than Aleisha answers this they get 250 points
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the difference between a bisque and a consommé?
Bisque is typically a smooth, rich soup; consommé is a clarified broth
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale shark
How many hurdles are there in a standard 110-metre men's hurdles race? (if you guess wrong minus 500 points)
10
Which designer is credited with popularising the little black dress in the 1920s?
If the team answers incorrectly, they must nominate someone to do a 10-second runway walk or lose an additional $100.
COco chanel
What does the abbreviation R-value measure in building insulation?
Thermal resistance
What is the culinary term for cooking food slowly in fat at a low temperature?
Confit.
Which bird is famous for being able to fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What sport was originally called Mintonette?
Volleyball
What is the name of the fictional fashion magazine in The Devil Wears Prada?
Runway
What is the name of the government body responsible for workplace health and safety regulation in NZ?
WorkSafe New Zealand
What are the five French mother sauces?
Béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise and tomato.
Which animal can regenerate its brain, spinal cord, heart tissue and limbs?
Axolotl
Which sport features a position called the hooker? (bonus 400 points if someone in your team performs 10 seconds of it) will be obvious in the answer.
Rugby
Who is the founder of Corteiz, commonly known by his nickname?
Clint419
What is the main purpose of a cavity behind exterior wall cladding?
To allow drainage and drying of moisture
Question: What is the name of the enzyme responsible for converting starch into sugars during the malting process?
Amylase (particularly alpha-amylase and beta-amylase).
Which animal can detect electrical signals produced by the muscles of its prey using specialised receptors in its bill?
Platypus
Which sport has a move called the Fosbury Flop?
high jump
Which footwear brand makes the iconic 1460 boot?
Dr Martens
What does the abbreviation SED mean in NZ construction?
Specific Engineering Design