Sport
This AFL rule allows a defender to rush the ball over their own goal line without penalty only when they are under genuine pressure.
deliberate rushed behind rule
This Australian river is the country’s longest continuous river system.
Murray river
This tower in Italy is famous for its unintended tilt caused by unstable foundation soil.
Leaning tower of Pisa
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
This term in athletics describes a race strategy where a runner stays just behind the leader to conserve energy before overtaking late.
slipstreaming)
This Australian mountain is the highest peak on the continent, standing at 2,228 metres.
Mount Kosciuszko
This mountain on the border of Nepal and China is the world’s tallest peak above sea level.
Mount Everest
Which country invented the sport of karate?
Karate
In volleyball, this type of serve has no spin, causing it to move unpredictably in the air.
float serve
This Australian bird is known for mimicking almost any sound, from chainsaws to phone alarms.
Lyrebird
This famous U.S. canyon was carved over millions of years by the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon
In which ocean is the “Bermuda Triangle” located?
Atlantic
This rule in basketball prevents an offensive player from remaining in the key (paint) for more than three seconds.
three-second violation
This city hosted the first Olympic Games ever held in the Southern Hemisphere.
Melbourne 1956
This large stone circle in England dates back to prehistoric times and its true purpose remains unknown.
Stonehenge
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
This cricket fielding position, located very close to the batter on the off side, is designed to catch edges from fast bowlers.
third slip
This Australian bird species is the world’s heaviest flightless bird native to the continent.
Emu
This huge fortress complex in Russia includes palaces, cathedrals, and government buildings and overlooks Red Square.
The Kremlin
What does “HTTP” stand for in a website address?
HyperText Transfer Protocol