Wizard of Oz
Dorothy meets this straw-stuffed character in a cornfield on her journey to the Emerald City.
Who is the Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow is one of Dorothy’s first companions in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and wishes for a brain, although he often shows wisdom and good judgment throughout the story.
The Sun is closest to Earth during this season in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is winter?
It’s not how close the sun is to Earth that causes heat; it’s the tilt of Earth that creates the seasonal temperature ranges.
This colour is on top of a standard traffic light.
What is red?
Red is placed at the top of traffic lights because it is easy to see from a distance and has long been associated with stopping and danger.
Using vinegar, water, and salt to preserve cucumbers is called this.
What is pickling?
Pickling is one of the oldest methods of preserving food, dating back thousands of years. Cucumbers preserved this way become pickles.
The southern hemisphere is south of this imaginary line.
What is the equator?
There are four hemispheres: In addition to the northern and southern hemispheres, there are the eastern and western hemispheres.
This is what the Cowardly Lion asked the Wizard of Oz for.
What is courage?
Although the Cowardly Lion believes he lacks bravery, he repeatedly acts courageously throughout the story. His journey shows that courage is often doing something difficult even when you feel afraid.
This Beatles song about the sun appears on the Abbey Road album.
What is “Here Comes the Sun”?
It was written by George Harrison and released in 1969. It became one of The Beatles’ most beloved songs and is often associated with optimism and the arrival of better days.
The Wizard of Oz ends with this famous phrase spoken by Dorothy.
What is “There’s no place like home”?
Dorothy repeats the phrase while tapping the ruby slippers together in the 1939 film. The quote has become one of the most recognizable movie lines in history.
Bread’s first ingredient on the ingredient list is usually this.
What is flour?
Wheat is not the only flour used to make bread. Gluten-free bread recipes call for flours such as almond, coconut, and brown rice.
This is one of the two oceans primarily located south of the equator.
What is the Indian Ocean or Southern Ocean?
The Indian Ocean is primarily located south of the equator, and the Southern Ocean is situated solely south of the equator and surrounds Antarctica.
Glinda, the “good” witch, gives Dorothy these magical items that help her on her journey home.
What are slippers?
In L. Frank Baum’s original 1900 book, Dorothy’s magical shoes were silver, not ruby. The famous ruby slippers were created for the 1939 film adaptation because the filmmakers wanted the shoes to stand out in colour.
Plants use the rays of the Sun, water, and this gas to make carbohydrates.
What is carbon dioxide?
This process is called photosynthesis, and it allows plants to make their own food while releasing oxygen as a by-product.
This country awards the Nobel Peace Prize.
What is Norway?
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held every December. Sweden awards the remaining Nobel Prizes.
This fungus is classified nutritionally as a vegetable.
What is a mushroom?
Although mushrooms are fungi and not plants, nutrition guidelines often group them with vegetables because they provide similar nutrients, including fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
Of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, this hemisphere has more land.
What is the Northern Hemisphere?
About 68% of Earth’s total landmass is in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere is mostly water.
She cries out, “You cursed brat! Look what you’ve done! I’m melting! Melting!” after Dorothy throws water on her.
Who is the Wicked Witch of the West?
In L. Frank Baum’s original book, the witch’s reaction to water is not as dramatic as in the 1939 film, where the melting scene became iconic.
Of 8 or 28, this is the approximate number of minutes it takes for light from the Sun to reach Earth.
What is eight?
The speed of light is 300,000 kilometers per second.
On average, an ear of this much-loved summer crop has about 800 kernels arranged in 16 rows.
What is corn on the cob?
Corn is one of the world’s most widely grown crops and has been cultivated in North America for thousands of years.
MRE stands for this.
What is Meal, Ready-to-Eat?
MREs are self-contained meals designed for situations where cooking facilities are unavailable, especially for military personnel.
The majority of Earth’s rainforests are found in this hemisphere.
What is the Southern Hemisphere?
Many of the world’s largest tropical rainforests, including the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo Basin rainforest, are located mostly south of the equator.
She was Dorothy’s aunt and lived with her on a Kansas farm before Dorothy’s adventure in Oz.
Who is Auntie Em?
Aunt Em appears in L. Frank Baum’s original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and is portrayed as Dorothy’s caring guardian.
The sun contains UVA and UVB rays, with UV standing for this.
What is ultraviolet?
UVA rays penetrate deeper, to the middle layer of the skin, and contribute to skin aging and cancer risk. UVB rays affect only the top layer of the skin, causing more immediate damage like sunburn.
Every July in Calgary, Alberta, this annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” is celebrated for 10 days.
What is the Calgary Stampede?
The Calgary Stampede began in 1912 and has grown into one of the world’s largest rodeos and outdoor festivals.
Chefs use this term for adding salt and pepper when cooking.
What is seasoning?
Chefs add these ingredients throughout the cooking process rather than all at once to ensure proper balance.
Directly opposite the Prime Meridian, this longitudinal dividing point roughly follows the 180° longitude line through the Pacific Ocean but zigzags to avoid splitting countries and island groups.
What is the international date line?
Crossing it generally means moving forward or backward one day, depending on the direction of travel.