WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 1 Term 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Last Friday it was announced that the travel bubble with Australia will pause for at least …?
Two weeks
Four weeks
Eight weeks
National Geographic has officially recognised the presence of a fifth ocean. What is the 'new' ocean called?
The African Ocean
The Southern Ocean
The Antarctic Ocean
From which Asian country has the United States military pulled out following a twenty-year military intervention?
Afghanistan
Nepal
Vietnam
Death Valley has recently recorded the highest temperature on Earth for 100 years. Where is Death Valley?
Africa
Mexico
US
True or false, The New Zealand Team for the Tokyo Olympic Games is New Zealand’s largest-ever Olympic Team?
True
False
Which country deployed 25,000 soldiers in recent weeks to deal with looting and riots?
US
South Africa
France
Why were tractors, dogs and utes gathered in central Auckland over the holidays?
They were part of a celebration of agriculture week
To protest against government reforms and regulations
They were part of an art festival
What did guards see in the Olympic softball stadium prior to the opening event?
A wild boar
A bear
A mountain lion
RSV has been talked about a lot in the news recently. What is RSV?
A virus that can affect breathing
a computer virus
A new government department to ensure residents in retirement homes are receiving quality care
Both New Zealand and Australia have pulled out of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup saying player safety comes first. Which country is hosting the 2021 Rugby League World Cup?
United Kingdom
Canada
Argentina
Unfortunately, baby Toa died late last week after being cared for for over two weeks in Porirua. What type of animal was Toa?
A turtle that had washed up with injuries caused by plastic
An albatross found in someone's backyard
An orca calf who has been separated from its pod
Which city has just been announced as the hosts of the 2032 Olympic Games?
Brisbane
Singapore
Spain
Who has won their first NBA championship since 1971 after beating the Phoenix Suns?
Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
What has been proposed for Southland’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter when it closes?
Turning it into a hydrogen plant
Turning it into a pāua farm
Turning it into a quarantine facility
A 12-year-old skateboarder has stunned the skateboarding world by landing the first 1080 in competition. How many full rotations are there in a 1080?
Two
Three
Five
This image was recently released by the China National Space Agency (CNSA). Where was it taken?
Mars
The Moon
Jupiter
What caused destructive scenes like this in parts of Germany during the holidays?
Tornado
Earthquake
Flooding
From which two sports are the Kiwis in the centre of this photo?
Rugby and Rowing
Cycling and Rowing
Rugby and Boxing
Which country has this flag?
(a)
What is the last name of this businessman who recently conducted his first space flight?
Branson
Bezos
Musk
