BTN Quiz Room 35 and 36

According to experts, what could happen more often as ocean temperatures rise?

• Blooms like this could happen more often

• More rainstorms will occur

• Fish populations will increase

• Beaches will get bigger

What is one thing students suggested to help keep the ocean safe?

• Keep the ocean from polluting and keep it cleaner

• Build more boats

• Catch more fish

• Make the ocean deeper

Why did some people want the situation declared a national disaster?

• So the federal government would provide money to people who are affected

• To get more news coverage

• To close the beaches

• To stop fishing

Who is the youngest ever senator in Australia mentioned?

• Charlotte Walker

• Peter Malinauskas

• David Littleproud

• Miss B

What inspired the stripy horn of Finnie the unicorn, the official mascot of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

• Candy canes

• Traffic cones

• Zebra crossings

• Street lights

What is unusual about high schoolers in the UK right now?

• They are starting new sports teams

• They are at the centre of politics

• They are learning new languages

• They are traveling abroad

What argument does the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, give for allowing young people to vote?

• They are old enough to drive

• They are old enough to pay taxes

• They are old enough to travel

• They are old enough to graduate

According to Christine Huebert from the University of Sheffield, what is the main effect of lowering the voting age?

• It gets more people out to vote.

• It causes chaos in the government.

• It makes elections less fair.

• It stops people from voting.

Why do some people argue that 16-year-olds should not be allowed to vote?

• They may not have enough knowledge or life experience to make big decisions about politics.

• They are not interested in politics at all.

• They are too busy with schoolwork.

• They already have too many responsibilities.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why some people are against lowering the voting age to 16?

• 16-year-olds cannot buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink.

• 16-year-olds cannot marry or go to war.

• 16-year-olds are not allowed to stand in elections.

• 16-year-olds are not allowed to drive a car.