Academic
Which part of a cell is commonly referred to as "The Powerhouse"?
Mitochondria
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald (1867)
True of False:
The Great Wall of China is easily visible from space
False. The wall is too skinny to identify amongst nearby rivers and terrain.
How long is a Marathon?
26 Miles (26.2)
What is the largest mammal on the planet?
Blue Whale
Which two sides of a triangle are used to calculate the Cosine of an angle?
Adjacent and Hypotenuse
Name the 5 Great Lakes
Superior, Huron, Erie, Michigan, and Ontario
Easily remembered by the acronym, "She-Mo"
Which country would you need to visit to see Machu Picchu?
Peru
What is the worlds second most popular sport, behind Football (soccer)?
Cricket
What is the name of a baby goat?
These elements, helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn) are commonly referred to as what?
Noble Gasses
What is the Capital City of Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
In Greek Mythology, where did Zeus and other gods live?
Mount Olympus
Which Canadian city regularly hosts a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Montreal - Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
What should you do if you are stung by a Jellyfish?
1. Rinse the area with seawater
2. Remove stingers from your skin using tweezers
What is the name of the deepest point in the ocean?
Mariana's Trench
In what year was the newest Canadian territory (Nunavut) created?
April, 1999
How many spectators could Rome's Colosseum hold?
50,000 to 80,000
Which five colours make up the Olympic Rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Canine is for dogs, Feline is for cats. What word represents Donkeys?
Asinine
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
How many US States share a border with British Columbia?
4 (Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana)
How long did the Great Pyramid of Giza reign as the Tallest Structure in the World?
Approx. 3800 years
What does "BMX" stand for?
Bicycle Moto Cross
What is the smartest type of parrot in the world?
African Grey Parrot - roughly as smart as a small child!