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#1. By what common name are the ‘nares’ known?
Your nares are your nostrils.
#2. In maths, 3 of these terms describe extreme values. Which of the following is NOT a mathematical term?
Cardamum (also commonly spelt cardamom or cardamon) is a spice made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family.
#3. True or false? Black asphalt roads can’t be recycled.
False! Asphalt is one of the most recycled materials in the world, and a lot of new roads in Australia use a mixture of new and recycled materials.
#4. Over the entire Earth, how many lightning strikes are there every minute?
There are about 100 lightning flashes on Earth every second, or 6,000 every minute!
#5. Which of the following organs helps to clean your blood?
Each of these organs does a different job cleaning your blood. The spleen gets rid of old red blood cells, the liver removes toxins, and the kidneys filter out waste that is then removed in your urine.
#6. The superhero Black Widow is named after a spider. Which of these facts is true of black widow spiders?
Black widows have 8 legs and weave webs. They are venomous, but most bites are not fatal. However, despite their name, these spiders are not always black! They can also be brownish or even reddish in colour. They also have red markings on their abdomens.
#7. If you have a choice, which part of the motto ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ is the best option for the environment?
Reducing the amount of waste you use is the best choice for the environment. If you can’t avoid it, you should try to reuse your waste. If that’s not an option, you should recycle what’s left.
#8. Some cultures see a smiling face when they look at the Moon. What are the dark patches you can see actually?
The dark plains on the surface of the Moon have the names of lakes and seas, but they are caused by asteroid impacts.
#9. What effect do clouds have on the temperature at night?
During the day, clouds reflect sunlight back out to space, making it cooler. At night, they trap Earth’s heat near the ground, like a warm blanket.
#10. What wavelengths are picked up by the new James Webb Space Telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope can detect orange and red light, but mostly uses even redder, infrared light.
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