Sheffield

What is Sheffield famously known as?

• Silicon Valley

• Steel City

• Gold City

• Coal Town

Which national park is part of Sheffield?

• Snowdonia National Park

• Yorkshire Dales National Park

• Peak District National Park

• Lake District National Park

How many trees are there in Sheffield compared to humans?

• 2 million trees

• 1 million trees

• 500,000 trees

• 3 million trees

Answer explanation

Pop. 2024 = 751,000

2.6 trees per human!

What record did Sheffield achieve in March 1994?

• The longest snowfall

• The longest rainbow

• The most rainfall

• The highest temperature

Answer explanation

Sheffield was home to a record-breaking rainbow that lasted for 6 hours in 1994 until there was one for 9 hours in Taiwan in 2017

What is the name of the local artist referred to as 'Phlegm' known for?

• Graffiti art

• Sculptures

• Digital art

• Oil paintings

What does Sheffield's district energy system use to produce electricity and hot water?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Domestic waste

• Hydroelectric power

Answer explanation

Sheffield uses a district energy system, which turns domestic waste (rubbish) into thermal energy, which is then used to produce electricity and hot water. It takes over 225,000 tons of waste a year to produce 19 megawatts of electricity and 60 megawatts of thermal energy. The hot water produced by this system flows through 25 miles of underground pipes to points all around the city.

Which famous landmark did Sheffield make the steel for?

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What is Sheffield's Crucible Theatre famous for?

• Musicals

• World Snooker Championship

• Opera

• Ballet performances

What unique football claim does Sheffield have?

• Oldest football club

• First city to host a World Cup match

• Oldest football stadium

• Most football clubs in a city

Answer explanation

Sheffield FC. It was founded way back in 1857 by members of a cricket club in Sheffield. 

How many surgical blades does Sheffield provide to the world?

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