Weekly Quiz 28/3/22

Which mountain’s volcanic alert level has recently been moved up to Level 2?

• Mt Tarawera

• Mt Ruapehu

• Mt Taranaki

• Mt Tongariro

Answer explanation

The alert level rise follows the beginning of a new heating phase at Mount Ruapehu and Crater Lake which saw temperatures rise to 31°C. The rise in temperature is accompanied by strong levels of volcanic tremor known as volcanic earthquakes.

A Ukrainian girl has become well known worldwide for her singing in a bomb shelter in Ukraine. What song did she sing?

• Know who you are (Moana)

• Part of your world (The Little Mermaid)

• Let it go (Frozen)

Answer explanation

Seven-year-old Amelia Anisovych, whose moving rendition of Let It Go in a Ukrainian bomb shelter was seen by millions around the world, opened the Together with Ukraine charity concert in Poland, which had a crowd of more than 10,000 and was broadcast live to 40 countries.  Amelia sang the Ukrainian national anthem to a silent crowd.

Which world number one tennis player announced their retirement last week?

• Ash Barty

• Rafael Nadal

• Naomi Osaka

• Novak Djokovic

Answer explanation

World number one Ashleigh Barty told people to "wait and see" about her next move following her shock retirement at the age of 25. The Indigenous Australian three-time Grand Slam champion said she had "given everything" to tennis. Barty became world number one in 2019, a position she held for 114 consecutive weeks since then.

In which European capital city has work like this been done recently?

• Moscow

• Warsaw

• London

• Kyiv

Answer explanation

Residents in many Ukrainian cities are sandbagging precious statues and monuments in an effort to protect them during the ongoing conflict there.

Which of the following COVID-19 restrictions will still be required in the changed Red traffic light setting?

• Indoor mask wearing in most situations

• Vaccine passes

• Scanning in

Answer explanation

Jacinda Ardern has announced new changes to our traffic light system. From April 4, vaccine passes will no longer be required as part of the COVID-19 protection framework, although people are still being urged to get vaccinated and boosted. Scanning in will no longer be required and indoor gathering limits will be increased from 100 to 200 for hospitality. All outdoor gathering limits will be removed.

Boris Johnson has been criticised for receiving important political information via …?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• Whatsapp

• Snapchat

Answer explanation

Since 2020 Boris Johnson has been getting details of vital government business sent to him via WhatsApp. Campaigners are challenging the use of insecure apps and message deletion by the UK Government in the High Court, saying it is a security risk. They believe it breaks the law on keeping public records.

What has been rescued from a zoo in Ukraine following a four day rescue mission?

• A bear and a chimpanzee

• A lion and a wolf

• An otter and a 10 metre long python

Answer explanation

The rescue mission involved driving across the towering Carpathian Mountains to reach Romania. Simba the lion and the wolf named Akyla were completely awake during their journey due to the lack of tranquillisers available in war-torn Ukraine.

What natural event was responsible for scenes like this in several southern states of America last week?

Answer explanation

Homes have been flattened, shredded and scattered across some southern US states after deadly tornados tore through, destroying everything in their path. Huge storms blew across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas this week, upending homes and the lives of the residents in them.

Which of the following areas declared a state of emergency last week due to flooding?

• Southland

• Northland

• Canterbury

• Tairāwhiti

Answer explanation

Gisborne was hit by three months worth of rain in 24 hours on Wednesday. The flooding saw a number of road closures, including the closure of SH2 Ormond to Opotiki and Napier to Wairoa, along with SH35 Gibsorne to Wairoa.

What are people in the UK no longer able to buy?

• Soy Milk

• Stick vacuum cleaners

• Free-range eggs

• Russian made products

Answer explanation

Due to the length of time hens have been kept indoors because of outbreaks of bird flu, the eggs in shops will be labelled as "barn eggs”. The birds have been kept inside for more than 16 weeks to prevent the virus from spreading.