Geography
Name a mountain range anywhere in the world.
Andes, Himalayas, Rockies, Blue Mountains, etc.
Which of the following sports does not involve a ball: tennis, squash or badminton?
Badminton does not use a ball.
What is the name of the human organ that we use to breathe in oxygen?
Lungs.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
How many consonants are there in the Alphabet?
21 (26 letters minus 5 vowels)
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest, in Nepal.
What are the three sports involved in a triathlon?
Running, Cycling, Swimming.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury.
What is the largest city in New South Wales?
Sydney, the capital of NSW.
Write 4:23pm in 24 hour time.
1623
Name 2 countries that start with C.
China, Canada, Chile, etc.
How many players on a netball team?
7 players.
What is the most common eye colour in humans?
Brown.
How much of Australia is classified as Desert?
A) 8%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D 35%
D) 35%
Name four months that have only 30 days.
April, June, September, November.
True or False: Russia has more surface area than Pluto?
True, Russia is bigger than the dwarf planet Pluto.
What sport takes place in a Velodrome?
Cycling.
What is the Milky Way galaxy made up of?
Stars.
If it's summer in Australia, what season is it in the USA?
Winter, the northern hemisphere has opposite seasons.
What is 3/4 as a percentage?
75%
What are the colours of the flag of the USA?
Blue, white and red.
Name a team sport that is played on horseback.
Polo.
Who discovered the famous equation E = mc2?
Albert Einstein.
The Tamar river flows to which Australian town/city?
Launceston, in Tasmania.
How many zeroes are there in one hundred thousand?
5. One hundred thousand = 100 000.