HTM Trivia Competition Ep1

Which state does not border the Atlantic Ocean?

• Maine

• Florida

• New York

• Alabama

Answer explanation

Alabama does not border the Atlantic Ocean, while Maine, Florida, and New York all have coastlines along it. Therefore, Alabama is the correct answer.

Which verb is irregular?

• walk

• jump

• sit

• play

Answer explanation

The verb 'sit' is irregular because its past tense form is 'sat', which does not follow the regular pattern of adding -ed. In contrast, 'walk', 'jump', and 'play' are regular verbs that form their past tense by adding -ed.

How old must a U.S. citizen be in order to vote in elections?

• 21

• 25

• 18

• 19

Answer explanation

A U.S. citizen must be at least 18 years old to vote in elections. This age requirement is established by the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which ensures that citizens who are 18 and older have the right to participate in the electoral process.

Which of the following is not a primary color?

• red

• yellow

• green

• blue

Answer explanation

Green is not a primary color; it is a secondary color made by mixing blue and yellow. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.

Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

• Venus

Answer explanation

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 86,881 miles (139,822 kilometers), making it significantly larger than Saturn, Earth, and Venus.

Which word below is a palindrome?

• sticks

• racecar

• moon

• drama

Answer explanation

A palindrome reads the same forwards and backwards. 'Racecar' is the only word in the list that meets this criterion, as it spells 'racecar' in both directions. The other options do not have this property.

Finding Nemo was a story of a father trying to find his son.  The sequel came out and it was titled

• Finding Nemo again

• Finding Merlin

• Finding Water

• Finding Dory

Answer explanation

The sequel to Finding Nemo is titled Finding Dory, which focuses on Dory's journey to find her family, making it the correct answer. The other options do not represent the actual sequel title.

What is the name of animals that eat only plants?

• omnivore

• herbivore

• carnivore

Answer explanation

Animals that eat only plants are called herbivores. Unlike omnivores, which eat both plants and animals, and carnivores, which eat only animals, herbivores exclusively consume plant material.

The thirteen stripes on the flag of the USA represent

• the thirteen countries the USA has purchased land from.

• the thirteen battles of the Revolutionary War.

• the thirteen original colonies.

• the thirteen founding fathers.

Answer explanation

The thirteen stripes on the USA flag represent the thirteen original colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776. This symbolizes the foundation of the United States.

Who is the main character in The Hunger Games?

• Beatrice "Tris" Prior

• Katniss Everdeen

• Harry Potter

• Ronald Weasley

Answer explanation

The main character in The Hunger Games is Katniss Everdeen. She is the protagonist who volunteers to take her sister's place in the deadly competition, showcasing her bravery and resourcefulness throughout the series.