Tutor Quiz 01/03/24 St David's Day

What does the term “vernal” mean?

• Spring

• Open

• Light

• Day

What bird is often associated with Spring in North America? 

• Robin

• Pigeon

• Owl

• Seagul

What is the name of the condition that is marked by an excessive fondness for flowers? 

• Anthophile

• Flowerlove

• Angelic

• Flowerville

The Japanese welcome spring by organizing significant viewings of what flower? 

• Cherry Blossoms

• Apple Tree

• Tulip

• Red Rose

Spring allergies are intensified because of what?

• Increase of pollen from flowers

• Increase in light 

• Increase in birds

• Dust

In Roman mythology, she is known as the goddess of spring?

• Flora

• Butter

• Sapphire

• Luctry

On the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, the sun rises directly over what part of the globe?

• Equator

• Nothern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Australia

In the UK, what do you call the vegetable that is known as scallions in the USA?

• Spring Onion

• Turnips

• Artichoke

• Peppers

Which season follows spring?

• Summer

• Winter

• October

• Autumn

Which ancient building was constructed facing the direction where the sun rises on the first day of spring?

• Great Sphinx

• Big Ben

• Sydney Opera House

• London Bridge