Category: A, B, or C?

Question 1: Welcome to beautiful Blue Mountains National Park. Which country are we in?

A Australia
B New Zealand
C Zimbabwe

Spread across more than 2,000 square kilometres in New South Wales, Australia, the Blue Mountains National Park is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area. Despite what its name suggests, the region is characterised by plateau escarpments, shaped by the courses of several large rivers. It is home to a wide range of animals and birds, including endangered species like the regent honeyeater and the broad-headed snake.

Correct Answer: Australia

Question 2: Whose diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves?

A Koala
B Giraffe
C Alpaca

Eucalyptus leaves are the primary food source of koalas, whose specialised digestive systems break down the toxic compounds they contain. There are over 600 species of eucalyptus, but these animals only eat around 30 of them. Koalas have relatively small brains, which limit their ability to perform complex tasks. So, if eucalyptus leaves are plucked and laid out on a flat surface, koalas may refuse to eat them because it deviates from their routine of feeding directly from branches.

Correct Answer: Koala

Question 3: Australia is famous for its kangaroos. Which statement about kangaroos is true?

A They’re carnivores
B They can’t swim
C They outnumber people in Australia

As of January 2025, Australia is home to around 27 million people. In comparison, the kangaroo population in the last decade is believed to have ranged between 30 and 50 million.

Correct Answer: They outnumber people in Australia

Welcome to beautiful Blue Mountains National Park. Which country are we in?

A Australia
B New Zealand
C Zimbabwe

Correct Answer: Australia

Fact: Spread across more than 2,000 square kilometres in New South Wales, Australia, the Blue Mountains National Park is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area. Despite what its name suggests, the region is characterised by plateau escarpments, shaped by the courses of several large rivers. It is home to a wide range of animals and birds, including endangered species like the regent honeyeater and the broad-headed snake.

Whose diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves?

A Koala
B Giraffe
C Alpaca

Correct Answer: Koala

Fact: Eucalyptus leaves are the primary food source of koalas, whose specialised digestive systems break down the toxic compounds they contain. There are over 600 species of eucalyptus, but these animals only eat around 30 of them. Koalas have relatively small brains, which limit their ability to perform complex tasks. So, if eucalyptus leaves are plucked and laid out on a flat surface, koalas may refuse to eat them because it deviates from their routine of feeding directly from branches.

Australia is famous for its kangaroos. Which statement about kangaroos is true?

A They’re carnivores
B They can’t swim
C They outnumber people in Australia

Correct Answer: They outnumber people in Australia

Fact: As of January 2025, Australia is home to around 27 million people. In comparison, the kangaroo population in the last decade is believed to have ranged between 30 and 50 million.

Question 1: Today we’re at Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in …

A Japan
B China
C Malaysia

Standing at over 12,000 feet, Mount Fuji is more than just a mountain: It’s a symbol of Japan. It not only features on the 1,000-yen note, but it has also appeared in countless paintings and poems.

Correct Answer: Japan

Question 2: In which year did Mount Fuji last erupt?

A 1707
B 1849
C 1904

On December 16, 1707, Mount Fuji began erupting. Ash from the volcano was scattered far and wide, severely impacting local agriculture. The eruption ended on February 24, 1708.

Correct Answer: 1707

Question 3: Which city is known as Japan’s kitchen?

A Tokyo
B Nagasaki
C Osaka

Osaka, in southwestern Japan, is famous for its gastronomy. From street food stalls and ramen bars to sushi counters and restaurants, the city draws food lovers from all over the world, who flock to the city eager to try its famous Takoyaki—fried balls of dough with octopus inside.

Correct Answer: Osaka

Today we’re at Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in …

A Japan
B China
C Malaysia

Correct Answer: Japan

Fact: Standing at over 12,000 feet, Mount Fuji is more than just a mountain: It’s a symbol of Japan. It not only features on the 1,000-yen note, but it has also appeared in countless paintings and poems.

In which year did Mount Fuji last erupt?

A 1707
B 1849
C 1904

Correct Answer: 1707

Fact: On December 16, 1707, Mount Fuji began erupting. Ash from the volcano was scattered far and wide, severely impacting local agriculture. The eruption ended on February 24, 1708.

Which city is known as Japan’s kitchen?

A Tokyo
B Nagasaki
C Osaka

Correct Answer: Osaka

Fact: Osaka, in southwestern Japan, is famous for its gastronomy. From street food stalls and ramen bars to sushi counters and restaurants, the city draws food lovers from all over the world, who flock to the city eager to try its famous Takoyaki—fried balls of dough with octopus inside.

Question: What is the average length of an adult humpback whale?

A 45 to 55 feet
B 70 to 80 feet
C 90 to 100 feet

Adult humpback whales typically measure between 45 and 55 feet in length, about the size of a standard school bus. Despite their massive size, humpbacks are known for their grace in the water, often performing acrobatic breaches and tail slaps to the delight of whale watchers.

Correct Answer: 45 to 55 feet

Question: The largest animal to have ever lived on Earth is the …

A Blue whale
B African elephant
C Megalodon

The blue whale holds the record as the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth, growing to nearly 100 feet long and weighing 200 tons—heavier than 33 elephants. No other creature, living or extinct, matches its incredible size.

Correct Answer: Blue whale

Question: Dory tries to talk to a whale in which movie?

A Finding Nemo
B Finding Dory
C The Little Mermaid

In ‘Finding Nemo,’ Dory the blue tang fish tries to ‘speak whale’ while communicating with a whale she and Marlin encounter during their journey. Her playful attempts add a fun and memorable moment to the movie.

Correct Answer: Finding Nemo

Question 1: Alstrom Point, seen in today’s image, extends into which reservoir?

A Lake Powell
B Lake Havasu
C Lake Mohave

Lake Powell is a vast reservoir and a popular vacation spot between Utah and Arizona. With a capacity of 24,322,000 acre-feet of water when full, it ranks as the second-largest reservoir in the US. It was formed when the Glen Canyon Dam flooded Glen Canyon, leading to the establishment of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1972.

Correct Answer: Lake Powell

Question 2: Which river primarily feeds into Lake Powell?

A Colorado River
B Rio Grande
C Snake River

The Colorado River flows through the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Stretching more than 2,300 kilometres, it is the fifth-longest river in the country. It drains a vast, arid watershed that spans parts of seven US states and two Mexican states. The name ‘Colorado’ comes from the Spanish word for ‘coloured reddish,’ referring to the river’s silt-laden waters.

Correct Answer: Colorado River

Question 3: Which Britney Spears music video was filmed at Alstrom Point?

A I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
B Sometimes
C Oops!… I Did It Again

Britney Spears’ ‘I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman’ is a song from her third studio album, ‘Britney’ (2001). The music video was filmed on August 16–17, 2001, featuring stunning natural backdrops in Arizona and Alstrom Point, Utah, with no green screens used in any of the scenes.

Correct Answer: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman