Geography
What does a legend on a map tell us?
It explains what the symbols on the map mean.
What is it called when people choose their government?
An election.
What is the largest continent on Earth?
Asia
Which element has the atomic number 1?
Hydrogen
What is the name of Thor’s home planet?
Asgard
If a map is missing a title and scale, what problems might that cause?
You won’t know what the map is showing or how big things are in real life.
How old must Australians be to vote in a federal election?
18 years old.
What is the name of the famous tower found in Paris, France?
The Eiffel Tower
In what year was Google founded?
1998
Which Disney movie features the quote, “Fish are friends, not food”?
Finding Nemo
How many states and territories does Australia have, and can you name at least three of them?
Australia has 6 states and 2 territories.
Examples of correct names:
States: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania
Territories: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory
What is the name of the paper where voters mark their choice during an election?
A ballot paper.
Which country is believed to have invented French fries?
Belgium
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
In Inside Out, what are the 9 emotions?
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Anxiety, Ennui (Boredom), Embarrassment and Envy.
What’s the difference between a natural feature and a human-made feature? Give one example of each.
Natural features are made by nature (e.g., mountains); human-made features are built by people (e.g., bridges).
What is the name of the organisation that runs federal elections in Australia?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
Name two countries that are part of the continent of Africa.
Any two of: Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, etc.
Which animal is the only one in the world where the male gets pregnant and gives birth?
Seahorse
Who wrote the Harry Potter books, and name 3 books?
J.K. Rowling
Describe the environment of Australia. Include at least two features and explain how they make Australia unique. Think about landscape and whether.
Australia has a diverse environment. It includes deserts like the Outback, tropical rainforests in Queensland, and coastal beaches around the country. This variety makes it one of the most unique environments in the world.
Why is it important for elections in Australia to be free and fair?
To ensure everyone has an equal say, and so governments are chosen fairly by the people, without bias or corruption.
What is one way people’s lives are different in a hot desert vs. a cold snowy place?
In a desert, people wear lighter clothing and need water storage. In snowy places, homes need heating and people wear warm clothes.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn
What was TikTok called before it was renamed in 2018?
Musically