English
In Australian slang, what does the term "arvo" mean?
Afternoon
In a right-angled triangle, what is the name of the side opposite the right angle?
Hypotenuse
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water?
Photosynthesis
What event in Australian history is commemorated on April 25th each year through ANZAC Day?
Gallipoli Campaign during World War I
What is the term for the traditional Indigenous Australian art style that uses small dots of color to create intricate patterns and images?
Dot painting
What is the name of the Indigenous Australian dreaming or creation period that represents the time when ancestral spirits created the land and its features?
Dreamtime (or Dreaming)
What is the measure of central tendency that represents the middle value of a data set when it is ordered from least to greatest?
Median
What is the chemical symbol for the element commonly used in household batteries?
Pb (Lead)
What is the term for the process of the Earth's outer layer breaking into large pieces that move?
Plate tectonics
Who is the Australian rock band known for hits like "Great Southern Land" and "Electric Blue"?
Icehouse
In the novel "Tomorrow, When the War Began" by John Marsden, what is the name of the fictional Australian town invaded by an enemy force?
Wirrawee
Solve for x in the equation 2x+7=15.
x = 4
According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite ___________.
Reaction
In economic terms, what is the name for a market structure where there is only one seller?
Monopoly
Which Australian playwright wrote the play "The Removalists," a dark comedy that explores themes of power and authority?
David Williamson
In colloquial Australian English, what does the term "ute" refer to?
Utility vehicle (a pickup truck)
In the metric system, what is the basic unit of length?
Meter
What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere where meteors burn up upon entering?
Exosphere
What is the role of the Governor-General in the Australian parliamentary system?
The Queen's representative who performs ceremonial duties and gives Royal Assent to legislation.
What is the art movement that emerged in the 1970s in Australia, characterized by bold, colorful designs often depicting the Australian landscape?
The Heidelberg School
Who is the Australian author of the novel "Cloudstreet," which explores the lives of two working-class families in Perth?
Tim Winton
If you roll a fair six-sided die, what is the probability of rolling an even number?
1/2 (or 50%)
In the context of ecosystems, what term is used to describe a series of organisms, each dependent on the next for food?
Food chain
What term is used in sociology to describe the process by which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a given society?
Socialisation
Which Australian singer-songwriter is known for her hit songs "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart"?
Sia