Maths
English
Science
HSIE
Vocabulary
Capital Cities & Continents
Riddles
10

A rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm. How many right angles does it have?

4

10

Identify the participle phrase in the sentence:
“Running through the park, Mia tripped over a branch.”

Running through the park

10

Name the two types of adaptions

Structural and Behavioural

10

What does heritage mean?

Things from the past that are valuable and passed down to generations.

10

What does “carnage” mean?
A) A safe place
B) Widespread destruction
C) Fast movement
D) Shy or fearful

B) Widespread destruction

10

What is the capital city of France, and on which continent is it located?

Paris/ Europe

10

I have no weight but I can fill a room; I have no shape but I can cover the world. What am I?

Air

20

Find all the factors of 24.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

20

identify the adjectival clause in this sentence:


“The robot, which was covered in sand, tried to clean itself.”

which was covered in sand

20

Which of the following is a structural adaptation?
A) Hibernation
B) Camouflage skin
C) Playing in groups

Answer: B) Camouflage skin

20

What are the three types of heritage we have discussed so far in HSIE

Natural, Cultural and mixed.
20

What does “refuge” mean?
A) Safe place or shelter
B) Strong determination
C) Contradictory statement
D) Weak or frail

A) Safe place or shelter

20

What is the capital city of Canada, and on which continent is it located?

Ottowa

North America

20

You can’t open me with a key, but I can open your mind; you can’t lock me, yet I hold many secrets. What am I?

A book

30

Jane has 256 marbles. She bought 45 more, and then she gives 78 to one friend and another 123 to another friend. How many marbles does Jane have left?

100

30

Correct the punctuation:


he asked “can you help me with this problem”

He asked, “Can you help me with this problem?”

30

Explain the difference between structural and behavioural adaptations and give an example of each.

  • Structural: physical feature (e.g., polar bear’s thick fur)
  • Behavioural: actions/behaviours (e.g., nocturnal hunting)
30

What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 

30

What does “velocity” mean?
A) A strange contradiction
B) Speed in a direction
C) Careful attention to detail
D) Secretive action  

B) Speed in a direction

30

What is the capital city of Egypt, and on which continent is it located?

Caioro

Afica

30

I rest but never sleep; I can reflect but never think; I can show your face but hold no soul. What am I?

A mirror

40

A truck carries 3.6 tonnes of sand. How many kilograms of sand is that?

3,600 kg

40

Is this sentence compound, complex, or simple?
“Roz climbed out of the crate, and she shook the sand from her coat.”

Compound

40

What is the scientific name for the saltwater crocodile? 

Crocodylus porosus

40

Give one example of a sustainability practice that helps protect the environment.

Recycling, using renewable energy, reducing waste, or conserving water

40

What does “paradox” mean?
A) Contradictory yet true statement
B) Weak or fragile
C) Extremely careful
D) Action done energetically

A) Contradictory yet true statement

40

What is the capital city of Morocco?

Continent? 

Rabat

Africa

40

I exist only when remembered, but I can disappear when forgotten. What am I?

A memory

50

A parallelogram has one angle of 65°. What are the measures of the other three angles?

65°, 115°, 65°, 115°

50

Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
“Watch out” shouted Tom “the ball is coming straight at you”

“Watch out,” shouted Tom, “the ball is coming straight at you.”

50

What is the type of adaptation where a harmless animal evolves to copy a harmful animal’s warning signals? 

Hint: Think of the snake caterpillar  

Batesian mimicry

50

A popular beach is being damaged by too many visitors leaving rubbish. Suggest two sustainability practices that could help protect the beach and explain why they would work.

  • Practice 1: Install rubbish bins → reduces litter
  • Practice 2: Signage and education → encourages visitors to respect the environment 
50

What does “trepidation” mean?

A) Courageous bravery
B) Very strong effort
C) Safe shelter
D) Feeling of fearful anticipation

D) Feeling of fearful anticipation

50

What is the capital city of Indonesia, and on which continent is it located?

Jakarta

Asia

50

What ancient invention allows people to see through walls?

Windows

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