What type of rock is formed on or near the Earth’s surface? A Metamorphic rock B Sedimentary rock C Igneous rock Sedimentary rocks are composed of minerals and organic matter and form on or near the Earth’s surface, unlike igneous and metamorphic rocks, which typically form deep within the Earth. Examples include coal, formed from … Read more
Michelangelo’s David and many other famous statues are carved from what glossy, relatively soft rock? A Marble B Pumice C Granite Marble’s crystalline, sparkly appearance and the fact it can be polished have made it a favorite material for sculpture since ancient times. It is a metamorphic rock that starts life as limestone or dolomite … Read more
Who sang ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’? A The Rolling Stones B Def Leppard C Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Joan Jett covered ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ which was originally sung by the Arrows, in 1981 and it went on to be a huge hit—one of many rock tunes to salute the genre itself. … Read more
In which country will you find Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve? A India B Tanzania C New Zealand Nakupenda Beach lies just to the west of Tanzania’s largest island, Zanzibar. Tanzania is known for its white sand beaches, as well as its safari adventures and as the home of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. … Read more
Which famous Zanzibar spice grows near Nakupenda Beach? A Nutmeg B Cumin C Tarragon Nutmeg is a spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree into a powder that has a distinctive pungent fragrance. Zanzibar also grows a variety of other spices, including cinnamon, clove, saffron, lemongrass, and cardamom. The correct answer … Read more
What does the word Nakupenda mean in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania? A Beauty B Love C Anger While Swahili and English are the official languages of Tanzania, more than 120 languages are spoken there. The correct answer is Love.
Which city has the most skyscrapers (taller than 492 feet) in the world? A Hong Kong B New York City C Dubai Hong Kong has 553 completed skyscrapers as of May 2023. New York City has the highest number of skyscrapers in the US with 311 buildings. The correct answer is Hong Kong.
Which of these countries is expected to see a population decline by 2050? A China B United States C Japan According to the UN, populations are expected to drop by more than 15% by 2050, in: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine. Reasons include mass … Read more
Which is the most populous city in China? A Beijing B Shanghai C Macao While Beijing is the capital city of China, Shanghai is the largest and most populous city with approximately 24.9 million people. The correct answer is Shanghai.
Lavender is a member of what family of plants? A Mint B Ivy C Fern Lamiaceae (aka mint) is a large family of plants, most of which are aromatic. Some have culinary uses, such as lavender, sage, oregano, and basil, and others, like wild dagga, catnip, and bee balm, have medicinal uses. The correct answer … Read more