Maths
The interior angles of a triangle always add up to what?
180o
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
Mercury
How do you spell the word defined as an instrument you use to observe space?
Telescope
How many faces does an octagonal prism have?
10
How many states are there in Australia?
Double Points: Name all the States.
6
The six states of Australia are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.
Where did the first fleet land first land on Australian soil?
Botany Bay
Nitrogen
The figurative language in this sentence is called what? “He has a heart of gold.”
Metaphor
If Alex ate ½ the pie and Jenny ate ⅛ the pie, how much is left?
⅜ of the pie
What is the largest state in Australia by area?
Western Australia
What was the first and only Australian Prime Minister to be sacked by the Governor General?
Gough Whitlam
What acid is found in lemon?
Citric Acid
Is this sentence about permission or ability? “Can you play the drums?”
Ability (“May I play the drums?” asks for permission.)
If Jimmy has $5.50 and then spends 75 cents on candy, how much money does he have left?
$4.75
What is Australia's closest neighbour?
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is 2,369 km from Australia while New Zealand is 4,155 km.
Which Prime Minister disappeared after swimming in the ocean?
Double Points: What beach did he disappear at?
Harold Edward Holt at Cheviot Beach.
What branch of zoology studies insects?
Entomology
Name the figurative language used in this phrase: “Brave as a lion.”
Simile
How many hours and minutes are in 555 minutes?
9 hours and 15 minutes
How many countries are located in Afraic?
Which Australian city felt the earth rumble in a surprise 1989 earthquake?
Newcastle
The atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere are ecosystems part of the_____.
Biosphere
Spell the word that refers to the following:
words that are similar to sounds or noises, these words are often used for “boom” or “buzz.”