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HSIE
Vocabulary
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Riddles
10

A triangle with no equal sides is called:

A scalene Triangle

10

What is this sentence type:

The dog was extremely tired yesterday morning.

Simple.

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 word of speech is vigorously:

A, Noun

B, Adjective

C, Verb

D, Adverb

D, Adverb

10

What is the capital city of Brazil?

What continent does it belong to? 

Brasília

South America

10

I am always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?

The future

20

What is the name of a triangle with 2 equal sides?

Isosceles triangle

20

What is this sentence type:

I need to go to bed earlier because I have my first day at work tomorrow.

Complex

20

Some octopuses mimic the shape, colour, and movement of toxic sea snakes to avoid predators.

Is this a structural or behavioural adaptation?

Answer:
Behavioural – the octopus is actively changing its appearance and movements, not a permanent body feature.

20

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

Natural, Cultural and mixed.
20

What does Mimic mean?

To copy something

20

What is the capital city of Jamaica ?

What continent does it belong to?

Kingston 

North America

20

David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle and _____?

David

30

There are four angles inside a square. What do all the angles inside the square add up to?

Bonus 10: How does this help us know the total interior angles of a triangle?

360

A triangle is half a square.

30

What is this sentence type:


The shop was out of bacon, so my omelette was not as tasty this morning. 

Compound Sentence

30

What is the term of the structural adaption where organisms use signals — such as bright colors, bold patterns, distinctive sounds, or foul odors — to warn potential predators that they are toxic, unpalatable, or dangerous. 

Hint: Think about the redback spider 

aposematism 

30

What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 

30

What does frail mean?

weak and delicate or thin.

30

What is the capital city of Fiji?

What continent does it belong to?

Suva 

Australia / Oceania 

30

What word contains 26 letters but only has three syllables?

alphabet

40

If an isosceles Triangle has two equal angles that both add up to 50 degrees, how many degrees is the third angle?

130 degrees

40

Identify the adverbial clause: 


Tom won't be going to the movies since he has no money.

since he has no money.

40

What is the scientific name for the saltwater crocodile? 

Crocodylus porosus

40

Provide three great reasons (Using good vocabulary) to describe why The Great Barrier Reef is a site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

  • Biodiversity – Home to thousands of plant and animal species.

  • Coral reefs – Largest living coral structure on Earth.

  • Unique ecosystems – Contains habitats found nowhere else in the world.

  • Natural beauty – Stunning colours, shapes, and marine landscapes.

  • Scientific value – Important for research on climate change and marine life.

  • Endangered species – Supports turtles, dugongs, and rare fish.

  • Cultural significance – Connected to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

  • Ecological balance – Plays a key role in ocean health.

  • Tourism importance – Provides education and sustainable economic opportunities.

  • Global importance – A natural wonder recognised worldwide.

40

what does elusive mean?

difficult to find, catch, or achieve. 

40

What is the capital city of Morocco?

Continent? 

Rabat

Africa

40

A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and rode out on Friday. How is this possible?

 His horse's name is Friday.

50

A triangle has a base (distance along the bottom) of 6cm and a height of 12cm. What is the shapes area?

36cm2

50

Identify the adverbial clause: 

Before the rain starts, I need to bring the clothes in.

Before the rain starts

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

What criteria's would the great barrier reef qualify as a Site on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

Name at least two, but double points if you get all correct

  • (vii) Outstanding Natural Beauty – The reef is spectacular and visually stunning.

  • (viii) Earth’s Major Stages of History / Geology – Shows unique coral formation processes and geological history.

  • (ix) Ecological and Biological Processes – Demonstrates key processes of marine ecosystems and reef development.

  • (x) Biodiversity / Conservation – Supports threatened species like dugongs, turtles, and rare corals.

50

What does carnage mean?

great destruction of life

50

What is the capital of Pakistan?

Continent?

Islamabad

Asia

50

What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 2/4 goat?

Chicago  

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