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100
Human's teeth are as strong as sharks.
True or false
true
100
Which freezes faster hot water or cold water?
Hot water
The Mpemba Effect
The Mpemba effect is named after Erasto Mpemba, a Tanzanian student who, in 1963, observed that hot mixtures of sugar and milk froze faster than cooler mixtures while making ice cream. This counterintuitive observation has intrigued scientists for centuries, dating back to Aristotle, who noted similar phenomena.
100
What is a light year?
The distance travelled by light in a single year
100
Which of the following phenomena causes echoes?
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Interference
d) Scattering
a) reflection
100
What vegetarian mammal do I want for Christmas?
Hippopotamus
200
What fungi is used to make bread rise?
Yeast
200
Which of the following would not be found in the structure of all atoms?
a) electrons
b) chromosomes
c) protons
d)neutrons
b) Chromosome
200
Who studies volcanoes?
A Volcanologists
200
A small metal ball is placed on top of some liquid, and it sinks, explain why?
Density
The reason objects sink is due to their density. Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. Objects with a higher density, such as denser materials like wood or stone, will sink because they are heavier for their size.
200
What gift from the 'three wise men' was a yellow resin with an earthy smell used for medicinal purposes.
Myrrh
Guess what you're getting for Christmas?
300
What animal is the largest to have ever lived on Earth?
Blue whales- are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons.
300
According to this solubility curve, how many grams of solute A can be completely dissolved at 70 degrees Celsius in 100 grams of water, according to the attached graph? .png)
a) 10 grams
b) 45 grams
c) 40 grams
d) 60 grams
b) 45 grams
300
1 tsp of neutron star weighs?
a) 20 000 people
b) Every human on Earth
C) 500 million people
C) 1 876 234 billion people
B) every human on Earth
300
How many colours can be found in sunlight?
Sunlight consists of seven colors, commonly remembered by the acronym VIBGYOR:
Violet
Indigo
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
300
Which country started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Clue- O Tannenbaum
Where did the modern Christmas tree originate? The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, where families set up a paradise tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They hung wafers on it (symbolizing the Eucharistic host, the Christian sign of redemption).
400
What colour were carrots before the 16th century?
Purple or yellow
400
What colour is oxygen in its solid and liquid form?
Blue
Oxygen appears blue in its liquid state due to the absorption of red light, which results from the unique molecular properties of oxygen.
400
Name 4 waterfalls? 100 points per correct response.
Iguazu Falls – Brazil And Argentina
Gullfoss (Golden Falls) — Iceland
Niagara Falls — New York, USA And Ontario, Canada
Victoria Falls — Zimbabwe And Zambia
Yosemite Falls — Yosemite, California
Angel Falls — Venezuela
Sutherland Falls — New Zealand
Yellowstone Falls — Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Jim Jim Falls — Kakadu National Park, Australia
400
What nationality was Isaac Newton?
What nationality was Albert Einstein?
200 per correct answer
Isaac Newton - English
Albert Einstein- German
400
Write the chorus to 'Jingle Bells'
EXACTLY
500
What are the 11 systems of the human body?
100 points per correct answer
Skeletal System: Provides structure and support to the body.
Muscular System: Responsible for movement and posture.
Circulatory System: Transports blood, nutrients, and waste.
Respiratory System: Facilitates gas exchange and oxygenation of blood.
Digestive System: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Nervous System: Controls and coordinates body functions.
Endocrine System: Regulates growth, metabolism, and other processes.
Renal System: Removes waste products from the blood.
Gastrointestinal System: Processes food and absorbs nutrients.
Reproductive System: Contributes to reproduction and sexual development.
Integumentary System: Protects the body and regulates temperature.
These systems work together to maintain homeostasis and support the overall health and function of the human body.
500
Name non metals on the periodic table. 50 per correct answer. -50 if you name a metal.
The nonmetals on the periodic table include:
Hydrogen
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Fluorine
Neon
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Chlorine
Argon
Selenium
Bromine
Krypton
Iodine
Xenon
Radon
500
How many days does each season have? If not a leap year.
Summer- 89 Dec 31, Jan 30, Feb 28
Autumn- 92 March 31 April 30 May 31
Winter- 92 June 30, July 31, August 31
Spring 91 September 30, October 31, November 30
500
Name as many things as you can that travel in waves. 100 points per correct answer.
Sound Waves: Travel through air, water, and solids, allowing us to hear sounds.
Light Waves: Electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium to travel.
Water Waves: Created by disturbances in water, such as ripples or waves on the ocean's surface.
Seismic Waves: Generated by earthquakes and travel through the Earth.
Radio Waves: Used for communication and travel long distances in the air.
Microwaves: Electromagnetic waves used in microwave ovens and certain communication signals.
X-Rays: High-energy electromagnetic waves used in medical imaging.
Gamma Rays: Electromagnetic waves with the highest energy, often emitted by radioactive materials.
Infrared Waves: Electromagnetic waves that are felt as heat and used in thermal imaging.
Ultraviolet Waves: Electromagnetic waves with higher energy than visible light, responsible for causing sunburn.
These examples illustrate the diverse nature of waves and their applications in various fields.
500
Name as many ingredients as you can that are in a traditional Christmas Pudding.
50 points per correct ingredient
Raisins, currants, flour, suet, eggs, brown sugar, bread crumbs, citron, lemon peel, orange peel, mixed spices, milk, and brandy.
Plus brandy custard
Wrapped in muslin and hung up for weeks