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What pH level is considered neutral?
7.
Below 7 is considered acidic, while above 7 is considered alkaline.
I'm yellow and bright. I stand tall. I'm a flower with edible seeds.
Sunflower.
What type of dance is practiced on a barre?
Ballet.
The theatrical dance dates back to the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century. In the earliest forms of ballet, most dancers were men. Female ballet dancers first appeared in 1681.
What writing utensil can be erased when mistakes happen?
Pencil.
Pencils date back to 16th century England and the discovery of a large graphite deposit. A new pencil can be sharpened 17 times before it gets too short to use.
These are often buried in the group or encapsulated in locked boxes or vaults to be opened at some predetermined time.
Time capsule.
From what type of fruit are prunes made?
Plums.
Prunes are known for supporting GI health and also contain many antioxidants.
I'm a sphere shape. I could be gold, green, or red.
Apple.
Which is a fast-paced dance:
a) Viennese waltz
b) Tango
c) Tap
Tango.
The tango is a fast-paced ballroom dance that originated in 1880 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Geometry.
Geometry is one of the oldest forms of mathematics. Its earliest use was for ensuring land was divided equally.
What nation experienced a record 24-hour rainfall of more than 36 inches in 1893, in Crohamhurst, Queensland?
Australia.
The record deluge was caused by a tropical cyclone and occurred in February of that year.
I like nuts. My cheeks are a great storage place.
Squirrel.
What clothing is worn during dance practice?
a) Leotards
b) Jumpsuits
c) Sweatpants
Leotards.
The first leotards were created for men. They were created by Jules Léotard, a French circus acrobat, in the 19th century.
What material was the first chalkboard made of:
a) marble
b) slate
Slate. The first use of blackboards dates back to the 1700s, when they were used for music composition in Europe. The first blackboard use in the United States occurred in 1801.
What is the main character's name in the popular children's book series penned by A. A. Milne?
Winnie the Pooh.
Did you know? As a child, Milne was taught by H. G. Wells.
I fly. I favour the "V" formation. I have a honking voice.
Canada goose.
What type of dance would you find at a harvest festival or barn dance?
a) Hip-Hop
b) Line Dancing
c) Contemporary
Line dancing.
Line dancing was brought to America by European immigrants in the 1800s.
How many letters are in the English alphabet?
26.
The letter "E" is the most used letter in the English language.
Where would you find the Maid of the Mist ferry boat ride?
Niagara Falls.
The first of these boats was used in 1946 to get goods as well as people across the river. They later built a bridge to expedite this process, but the ferry boats remained a tourist attraction.
In the summertime I'm dressed up. My "body" is a sentinel. I'm lonely in the fall when birds go south.
Scarecrow.
Which of the following is a famous ballet:
a) Cats
b) The Phantom of the Opera
c) Swan Lake
Swan Lake.
Swan Lake premiered in 1877 in Moscow. Tchaikovsky was commissioned to compose the ballet in 1875.
What is the name for the table that lists all elements in chemistry?
The periodic table.
Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements in 1869. His version included 63 elements. The current table has 118 elements.
The popular attraction Cirque du Soleil started in what country?
Canada.
The much smaller original show featured stilt walking, juggling, dancing, and more.
I rise in low spots. I give everything a misty look.
Fog.
What dance was named for a famous aviator:
a) The Lindy Hop
b) The Charleston
c) The Rumba
The Lindy Hop.
It was named after aviator Charles Lindbergh following his famous transatlantic flight in 1927 and became popular in the late 1920s. The dance is characterized by its lively, energetic movements.
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
The Nile River.
The Nile River stretches over 3,500 miles (6,000 km) and passes through 11 countries.