HTM Advisory Trivia Ep5

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C
• None of them

Name the transformation.

• Translation

• Reflection

• Rotation

Answer explanation

The transformation is a reflection, which flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image. Unlike translation (sliding) or rotation (turning), reflection specifically involves symmetry across a line.

Personification

• Speaking about something that is not human as if it had human abilities and human reactions

• The life message of a story

• To outline or follow the course

Answer explanation

Personification is a literary device where non-human entities are given human traits, allowing readers to relate to them emotionally. The correct choice accurately defines this concept.

Which is a metaphor?

• The sun smiled upon me.

• He is as tall as a tree.

• Life is a puzzle.

• Her hair is like spun gold.

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. 'Life is a puzzle' suggests life has complexities to solve, making it a metaphor. The other options use similes, which compare using 'like' or 'as'.

Approximately 2% of all people have what eye color?

• Red

• Violet

• Green

• Blue

Answer explanation

Approximately 2% of people have green eyes, making it one of the rarest eye colors. In contrast, blue is more common, while red and violet are extremely rare and not naturally occurring in humans.

Which is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust?

• Bronze

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Lead

Answer explanation

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, making up about 8% of its weight. It is more prevalent than bronze, copper, and lead, which are found in much smaller quantities.

How long is an eon in geology?

• billion years

• million years

• thousand years

• hundred years

Answer explanation

In geology, an eon is the largest division of geological time, typically lasting a billion years. This makes 'billion years' the correct choice, as the other options represent much shorter time spans.

How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

• 20 hours 8 minutes

• 8  minutes 20 seconds

• 20 minutes 8seconds

• 8 hours 20 minutes

Answer explanation

Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth. This is due to the average distance of about 93 million miles and the speed of light being roughly 186,282 miles per second.

Diamonds are made up almost entirely of what element?

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• helium

• carbon

Answer explanation

Diamonds are composed almost entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal structure. This unique arrangement gives diamonds their hardness and brilliance, making carbon the correct answer.

Which state produces the most apples?

• New Hampshire

• Maine

• Washington

• New Jersey

Answer explanation

Washington is the leading state in apple production, contributing over 70% of the total U.S. apple harvest. Its climate and soil conditions are ideal for growing a variety of apples, making it the top producer.