WHS Weekly Quiz 16

10 Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of the world's second highest mountain in winter. What is the world's second highest mountain known as?

• Mt Kilimanjaro

• K2

• Mt Annapurna

True or false, as of Monday, anyone flying into the united Kingdom from overseas will have to show proof of a negative Covid test before setting off

• True

• False

True or false, according to the United Nations, 2020 was the world's equal-hottest year on record?

• True

• False

In which European country has the government recently resigned?

• Germany

• Netherlands

• Croatia

What sporting event is in jeopardy after several individuals who flew on planes carrying dozens of international competitors, tested positive for coronavirus?

• Australian Tennis Open

• US Masters Golf Open

• World Snooker Championship

The Kumbh Mela festival is the largest gathering of people in the world. In which country does this celebration occur?

• India

• China

• Saudi Arabia

Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?

• bear

• bobcat

• beaver

What is the common name for the 'Aurora Borealis' that was visible in Scotland last week?

Which southern Asian country has suffered a volcanic eruption and a devastating earthquake and in the last week?

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

The Tower of London lost one of its special flock of birds last week. What type of bird is it?

• a raven

• a dove

• a golden eagle