Geography
If it is midday in London, what time is it in New York?
Seven o’clock in the morning
What are the shortest words in English?
a and I
Which of the Beatles was killed?
John Lennon
Which river flows through London?
the Thames
Who is the prime minister of the UK?
Rishi Sunak
Where do anteaters live?
Central and South America
Can you give at least two meanings of park in English?
a) an enclosed piece of land for recreation b) to position a vehicle
Who wrote King Lear, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water? (percentage)
Ca. 70%
Which countries does the UK consist of?
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Where is the sea of tranquillity?
The moon
How many languages are spoken in the world: 6700, 7000, 7400, 8000 or 8500)
Around 7000
How long does it take to read the entire Harry Potter series: 56 hours,, 68 hours, 72 hours or 84 hours?
72 hours
What are the two longest rivers in the world?
the Amazon and the Nile.
What is the population of the UK in 2023?
- 53,789,315
- 61,145,841
- 68,917,714
- 72,290,841
68,917,714
How high is Mount Everest?
8,848 metres
What is SOS in the international Morse code?
. . . _ _ _ . . .
Who is the richest person in the world right now?
Bernard Arnault
What is the average percentage of water in the human body?
60%
What is the national animal of England?
A lion
What is the capital city of Uruguay?
Montevideo
Which language has the second-most native speakers?
Spanish
What does UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Salto Angel in Venezuela – 979 metres
What is the most popular first name for men in the UK?
David