Green-tastic Fun Quiz!

What is the name of the colour you get when you mix blue and yellow together?

• Purple

• Orange

• Green

• Brown

Which of the following fruits is typically green when unripe?

• Strawberry

• Banana

• Blueberry

• Raspberry

In New Zealand, the native tuatara lizard is often described as having what colour skin?

• Bright red

• Olive green to grey-green

• Vivid blue

• Pale yellow

Which of the following vegetables is NOT typically green in colour?

• Broccoli

• Courgette

• Capsicum (red variety)

• Spinach

A traffic light displays green at a height of 1.5 metres above the ground. If the light changes from red to green, what does this signal to drivers in New Zealand?

• Slow down and prepare to stop

• Stop immediately

• Proceed when it is safe to do so

• Reverse your vehicle

Chlorophyll is the pigment that makes plants green. Which of the following best explains why leaves appear green to our eyes?

• Chlorophyll absorbs green light and reflects all other colours

• Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, and reflects green light back to our eyes

• Chlorophyll produces green light from sunlight

• Chlorophyll absorbs all light and emits green as a by-product

In New Zealand, the Green Party is a political party. Based on what you know about political parties and their values, which of the following policy areas would the Green Party most likely prioritise?

• Increasing military spending and defence budgets

• Expanding fossil fuel extraction and coal mining

• Environmental protection and sustainable energy

• Reducing public transport infrastructure

A gardener in Auckland notices that the leaves of her plant are turning from green to yellow. Using your knowledge of plant biology and colour, which of the following is the most likely reason for this change?

• The plant is receiving too much green light from the sun

• The plant is losing chlorophyll, possibly due to nutrient deficiency or lack of sunlight

• The plant has absorbed too much water and is now overhydrated

• The yellow colour is caused by an increase in chlorophyll production

A New Zealand artist wants to create a mural using only primary colours to produce as many shades of green as possible. She has red, blue, and yellow paint available. Considering colour theory, which strategy would best allow her to create the widest variety of green shades, from lime green to dark forest green?

• Mix red and blue in varying amounts, ignoring yellow entirely

• Mix yellow and blue in varying proportions, and add small amounts of red to darken and adjust the shade

• Use only yellow paint and dilute it with water to create lighter greens

• Mix all three colours equally to produce a standard green

Which of the following gemstones is commonly known for its vibrant green colour?

• Ruby

• Emerald

• Sapphire

• Topaz