Flowers
What flower represents life?
The Lotus flower
What popular spice is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe nausea?
Ginger
What are Cirrus clouds made of?
Tiny Ice Crystals
What is the only letter of the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any of the 50 US states?
Q
What is the collective name for a group of unicorns?
A blessing
What are two flowers that symbolizes good luck and are known for making tea?
Jasmine and Hibiscus
What did Indigenous people use Tea Tree for, and what medical property does it contain?
To treat wounds and sore throats. In the 1920s, it was discovered that tea-tree oil’s antiseptic potency was far stronger than the antiseptic of the time.
What is the name for the boundary between two air masses?
A Front
Name country whose national flag does not contain red, white or blue?
Jamaica
What is Dumbos real name?
Jumbo Jr
What is the State flower of Tasmania?
Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
What are the five elements in Chinese medicine?
Wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
Which cloud type is often associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus Cloud
What is the longest name for a country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with 56 characters. It is both a country and a Union of Countries
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head
At a certain point in history, which flower's value surpassed that of gold?
Tulips, specifically tulip bulbs
Which Australian animal was crushed into a paste to treat burns?
Witchetty (Witjuti) grubs
What is the term for the reflective properties of fresh snow?
Albedo
What African country is the largest by area?
Algeria, 2.382 million km2
What is the name of the phenomenon where a black hole appears to have an edge?
The event horizon
Why is wattle the Australian national flower?
It symbolises unity and resilience, particularly in the face of adversity.
Billy Goat plum contains extremely high amounts of?
The world’s richest source of Vitamin C. The plum has 50 times the Vitamin C of oranges.
What scale is used to categorizes hurricanes based on wind speed?
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
What animals are on the Queensland Coat of Arms?
Brolga (a native crane), Red Dear, Bull’s head and a Ram’s head
What is the name of the first computer game?
Tennis for two (1958)