Easter
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BBC 6 Minute Podcasts
100

What traditional sweet bun is often eaten at Easter and has a cross on the top?
A) Chelsea bun
B) Hot cross bun
C) Cinnamon roll
D) Scone

B) Hot Cross Bun

100

Why are pollinators like bees and butterflies important for plants?
 A) They protect them from pests
 B) They help plants get sunlight
 C) They transport pollen
 D) They create soil

C) They transport pollen

100

He sat ___ the table and started to eat.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) by

C) at

100

Where did scientists believe life on Earth first began?
A) On land
B) In the sky
C) In the ocean
D) Inside volcanoes

C) In the ocean

100

What is phytoremediation?
A) Using machines to remove oil spills
B) Planting trees to stop erosion
C) Using plants to clean up polluted soil and water
D) Spraying chemicals to kill pests

C) Using plants to clean up polluted soil and water

200

What type of hat is traditionally decorated and worn during Easter parades?
A) Easter Fedora
B) Easter Beanie
C) Easter bonnet
D) Baseball cap

C) Easter bonnet

200

What is another term for a tidal wave caused by seismic activity?
 A) Monsoon
 B) Typhoon
 C) Tsunami
 D) Cyclone

C) Tsunami

200

1. Choose the sentence with the correct use of "much" or "many":

A) She didn’t have many information about the topic.
B) How much people are coming to the seminar?
C) There isn’t much milk left in the fridge.
D) He has too many money to count.

C) There isn’t much milk left in the fridge.

200

Which of these is considered one of the earliest forms of life on Earth?
A) Dinosaurs
B) Cyanobacteria
C) Mammals
D) Insects

B) Cyanobacteria

200

Why is phytoremediation important in the Niger Delta?
A) It helps prevent flooding
B) It provides new crops for farming
C) It helps clean up oil-contaminated land and water
D) It increases fish populations

C) It helps clean up oil-contaminated land and water

300

Which baby animal is a common symbol of Easter and represents new life?
A) Puppy
B) Chick
C) Kitten
D) Calf

B) Chick

300

 What is a glacier, and how does it shape the land as it moves?
 A) A frozen lake that melts
 B) A large moving mass of ice that erodes land
 C) A snowstorm trapped in a mountain
 D) A block of ice floating in the ocean

 B) A large moving mass of ice that erodes land

300

Choose the correct sentence using articles:
A) She adopted a cat and the dog from shelter.
B) He is an honest man with a unique view.
C) They visited an Europe last summer.
D) I bought the umbrella because I needed a one.

B) He is an honest man with a unique view.

300

What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
A) About 50%
B) About 60%
C) About 71%
D) About 90%

C) About 71%

300

Which of the following plants has been studied for use in phytoremediation in the Niger Delta?
A) Water hyacinth
B) Coconut palm
C) Indian mustard
D) European hyacinth 

A) Water hyacinth

400

True or False: Lamb is often associated with Easter because it symbolizes peace and sacrifice.

True

400

 What type of weather is usually associated with cumulus clouds?
 A) Thunderstorms
 B) Light rain
 C) Fair and sunny
 D) Snow

C) Fair and sunny

400

Choose the sentence with the correct preposition usage:
A) She’s good in singing and dancing.
B) The book is different than what I expected.
C) I apologized to her for the mistake.
D) He insisted in paying the bill.

C) I apologized to her for the mistake.

400

Which stage of life evolution followed the development of ocean life?
A) Formation of the Moon
B) Life moving onto land
C) The Ice Age
D) Human civilization

B) Life moving onto land

400

What is one major challenge to using phytoremediation in the Niger Delta?
A) The plants become invasive and destroy crops
B) The process causes acid rain
C)The local tribes are afraid of this plant
D) Ongoing pollution from oil spills can make cleanup efforts harder

D) Ongoing pollution from oil spills can make cleanup efforts harder

500

What do eggs symbolize during Easter?
A) Endings
B) Wealth
C) New life
D) Winter

C) New life

500

 What is a waterspout most closely related to?
 A) A wave
 B) A tornado
 C) A hurricane
 D) A geyser

B) A tornado

500

Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly and appropriately?
A) I have seen him yesterday at the store.
B) She has lived in Paris since two years.
C) We have just finished our project, so we can relax now.
D) They have gone to the cinema last weekend.

C) We have just finished our project, so we can relax now.

500

True or False: Most of the oxygen we breathe comes from trees and rainforests.

False
Most oxygen is actually produced by phytoplankton in the ocean!

500

What is the main purpose of cloud seeding?
A) To reduce global warming
B) To prevent hurricanes
C) To increase rainfall by encouraging clouds to produce precipitation
D) To remove clouds for clearer skies

C) To increase rainfall by encouraging clouds to produce precipitation

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