BTN Newsbreak Quiz - 17/02/2025

How many of the world's 25 deadliest snakes are found in Australia?

• 15

• 5

• 20

• 10

What event caused damage in Western Australia's Pilbara region?

• A severe drought

• A large bushfire

• A massive earthquake

• Ex-tropical Cyclone Zelia

Which team did the Indigenous All Stars defeat in the AFL pre-season?

• Swans

• Lions

• Eagles

• Dockers

Who won the Polly Farmer medal for best on ground in the AFL pre-season?

• Tyler Herro

• Bobby Hill

• Patrick Reed

• Jy Simpkin

What was the highlight of the Adelaide's LIV Golf tournament?

• A new course record

• A record attendance

• Joaquin Niemann's win

• Patrick Reed's hole in one

Who became the first player to win three straight NBA slam dunk contests?

• Mac McClung

• Stephen Curry

• LeBron James

• Tyler Herro

What is the new format for the NBA All Star game this year?

• Four-team mini tournament

• One-game clash

• Best of three series

• Round robin

Where is the annual water carnival with an exploding rat held?

• New Orleans, USA

• Sydney, Australia

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• Venice, Italy

When was the Venice carnival brought back in its current form?

• 2009

• 1989

• 1979

• 1999

Which city experienced jam-packed beaches due to warmer-than-usual weather?

• Barcelona

• Sydney

• Miami

• Rio de Janeiro