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If a person was born the year the first McDonald's restaurant was founded, and they lived to see the completion of the Burj Khalifa, how old would they be when the skyscraper was finished?

  • 74
  • 69 (correct)
  • 83
  • 58

Considering the Earth is nicknamed 'the blue planet', what is the primary reason for this nickname?

  • The dominance of blue-colored vegetation across its continents.
  • The presence of a thick, blue-tinted atmospheric layer.
  • The vast amount of water covering its surface. (correct)
  • The abundance of blue gemstones found on its surface.

If you were planning a trip to see Angel Falls, which South American country would you be visiting?

  • Chile
  • Norway
  • Venezuela (correct)
  • Sweden

If you are an artist and want to mix a paint that is purple, which of these two colors do you need?

<p>Red and Blue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company is looking for a symbol that represents both speed and luxury. Drawing from the information, which two animals could be combined to create this symbol?

<p>The cheetah and the horse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone tells you that they love honey because it does not spoil, what makes this food unique?

<p>Honey has a low water content and contains antibacterial properties, so harmful microorganisms cannot grow. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would occur the least number of times in someone's life, assuming they live to be 85 years old?

<p>Celebrating a full century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assuming an average person has approximately 206 bones in their body, what is the approximate number of bones in 10 people?

<p>2,060 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a marine biologist is studying a sea creature with 10 legs, including two claws, which animal are they most likely observing?

<p>Crab (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a tourist wants to visit a country known as 'Land of the Midnight Sun', and then travel to see a famous leaning structure, which countries should they plan to visit, in the correct sequence?

<p>Norway then Italy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the Moon?

The natural satellite orbiting Earth.

Pokémon TCG app main goal

Collect cards and battle.

How many bones do humans have?

The number of bones in an adult human body.

Shakespeare's birthplace?

Country where Shakespeare was born.

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Origin of ice cream

Invented in China.

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Venus's nickname

The 'Morning Star'.

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Honey's unique property

Never spoils.

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What is a century?

A period of 100 years.

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Beyoncé's Grammy wins

32 wins.

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Number of planets in the Solar System

Eight.

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Study Notes

General Knowledge Quiz Answers

  • Earth's moon is a satellite.
  • The goal in Pokémon TCG app is to collect cards and battle.
  • There are 206 bones in the human body.
  • Shakespeare was born in the United Kingdom.
  • Ice cream was invented in China.
  • Venus is nicknamed The Morning Star.
  • Honey is the only food that never spoils.
  • A century is 100 years.
  • Beyoncé has won the most Grammy Awards, with 32 wins.
  • There are 8 planets in the solar system.
  • Mixing red and blue makes purple.
  • An Olympic swimming pool is 55 yards long.
  • Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world, at 979m tall.
  • A horse appears on the Ferrari logo.
  • George Washington was the first American president.
  • Beijing is the capital of China.
  • September has 30 days.
  • Elon Musk's first company was Zip2.
  • 9 times 9 is 81.
  • Augustus was the first emperor of Rome.
  • Angel Falls is located in Venezuela.
  • Baseball was invented in the United States.
  • Kilauea in Hawaii is the most active volcano.
  • Crabs have 10 legs, including 2 claws.
  • The sun rises in the east.
  • A bat is a mammal.
  • Sodium chloride is the scientific name for salt.
  • A diamond is made of carbon.
  • There are 366 days in a leap year.
  • The buses in London are red.
  • Earth is nicknamed the blue planet.
  • An airplane's black box is bright orange.
  • The currency in Mexico is the Peso.
  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in Italy.
  • Norway is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'.
  • The square root of 25 is 5.
  • Sturgeon produce caviar.
  • The Sahara is the largest hot desert.
  • Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
  • There are 5 oceans.
  • The first McDonald's restaurant was founded in 1940 in California.
  • The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper, standing at 828 meters tall.
  • The Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
  • The cheetah is the fastest land animal, and can reach speeds up to 75 mph.
  • There are 10 pins in bowling.
  • Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.
  • Sweden has the most islands, with over 221,000.
  • The capital of Chile is Santiago.
  • A ballerina's skirt is called a tutu.
  • Starry Night was painted by Vincent Van Gogh, not Leonardo da Vinci.

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