Gordonton School Quiz Week 10 Term 3

Why has Morocco been in the news?

• It has been hit by a powerful earthquake

• There has been a large gas explosion in the city of Marrakesh

• The country is experiencing the worst flooding in 150 years

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe, has made history with a win at the US Open. Which title did she win?

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

• Junior Women’s Doubles

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in New York. Who previously held the record?

• Spain’s Rafael Nadal

• America’s John McEnroe

• Australia’s Margaret Court

One of the most active volcanoes in the world Kilauea, began erupting after a two-month pause. Where is Kilauea?

• Brazil

• Hawaii

• Indonesia

Which political party has promised tax cuts that will be partially funded by a tax on foreigners buying New Zealand houses?

• Labour

• National Party

• Green Party

Which European city is introducing a fee for daily visitors of 5 euro?

• Paris

• Amsterdam

• Venice

What was announced at the G20 summit - an annual gathering of the world's top economies?

• Plans to introduce a new rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe

• A ban on Russia from the G20

• Every country in the G20 will double their current investment into green technologies

Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori last week. Which of the following is NOT the Māori name for a city in the North Island?

• Kirikiriroa

• Te Whanganui-a-Tara

• Ōtepoti

Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature …?

• Face ID

• A lightning charging port

• A three camera system

In a tragic event, a rhinoceros has killed a zookeeper at an Austrian zoo. What was the zookeeper doing when she was fatally injured by the animal?

• Checking its teeth

• Applying insect repellent

• Giving it a vitamin injection