Geography
How much of the earth's surface is made up of ocean water? 30%, 50%, or 70%?
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the world's surface.
What is the simple past form of the verb to build?
built
What date is Christmas day, in English?
Christmas day is on December 25th.
What does the word "lyrics" mean?
Paroles de chanson.
Which company made the popular game Fortnite?
Fortnite was developed by the company Epic games.
Name five continents.
The continents are North America, Central America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, Australia (Oceania), and Asia.
Fill in the missing word: Amanda and Ryan have __ baby.
Amanda and Ryan have a baby.
What is the day after Christmas called?
Boxing day
Name 3 different genres of music.
Classical music, pop music, jazz, rap, rock, the blues, electronic or electro music, folk, disco, ska, etc.
What is the name of the video game simulating football?
Madden simulates American football, whereas fifa simulates international football (soccer).
Name at least 4 of the 5 oceans.
The 5 oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic (Southern) oceans.
Name five different question words.
Why, how, who, where, when, etc.
What season are we in right now?
Autumn (Fall). Winter begins on December 21st.
Name five different instruments.
Piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, drums, flute, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, banjo, harp, etc.
Name five different types of consoles (you cannot name more than one from the same company)
Xbox, nintendo, PC, Playstation, atari, gameboy, etc.
Name five countries in Europe.
European countries include Spain, France, Germany, Denmark, England (the U.K.), Sweden, Portgual, Italy, etc.
True or false: "If only I’d studied biology instead of music" means the same thing as "I’m glad I studied biology instead of music."
False.
What type of tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree?
Pine, fir, or spruce trees are commonly used as Christmas trees.
Explain a difference between a major and a minor chord?
A major chord tends to sound happier, while a minor chord is often sadder.
What does the acronym PC stand for?
Personal computer. It can also mean political correctness.
Name at least five English speaking countries.
Canada, the U.S.A, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, etc.
Give at least three different meanings of the word will.
Future auxilary, testament, spirit, wish/desire
What are you supposed to do when you are underneath the mistletoe with someone?
You are supposed to kiss them.
When you raise a note up one semitone what does it become?
Sharp (dièse en français)
In Mario's first appearance in the video game "Donkey Kong", what was his official name before later transitioning to the now-famous moniker?
Jumpman.