Advent and Christmas
Fun Facts
Science
High school requirements
100

Advent lasts _______ .

four weeks

100

How many noses does a slug have?

4

100

What is the largest known living land animal?

Elephant

100

How many volunteer hours do you need to graduate?

40

200

Christmas lights are a symbol of Jesus, who is the “ ______ of the world” (John 8:12).

light

200

What percentage of the earth's surface is water?

70%

200

This essential gas is important so that we can breath.

oxygen

200

How many secondary credits do you need to graduate?

30

300

Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with child?

The angel Gabriel

300

What was the lifespan of a Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Between 20-30 years

300

How many elements are in the periodic table?

118

300

What does OSSD stand for?

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

400

Where was Jesus laid after he was born?

In a manger

400

Where does the most venomous spider live?

Australia

400

Which planet has the most gravity?

Jupiter

400

What grade do you have to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test?

Grade 10

500

Often displayed in large outdoor groupings as well as smaller indoor versions, the manger scenes commemorating the birth of Jesus are called what?

Nativity scenes

500

Which two countries share the longest border?

The United States and Canada

500

What part of the plant conducts photosyntehsis?

Leaf

500

Who will you meet with to discuss your classes and career path?

Guidance Counsellor