Question 1: What is the national bird emblem of Australia?
Question 2: What is the term for a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?
Droughts can have a severe impact on agriculture, water supply, and the environment. Different regions may experience drought in different ways, depending on the typical climate and rainfall patterns, as well as the local societal ability to manage water resources.
Question 3: Which animals are featured on the Australian Coat of Arms?
The Kangaroo and Emu were chosen to symbolize a forward moving nation, as both animals are primarily known for their ability to move forward without easily moving backward.
Question 4: If someone has paramnesia, what are they experiencing?
Paramnesia refers to a distortion of memory, the most common form being déjà vu - the feeling that you've experienced your current situation before. The term comes from the Greek words "para" meaning alongside, and "mnēmē" meaning memory.
Question 5: What year did World War I officially end?
World War I officially ended on November 11, 1918, when Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies. The war had begun in 1914 and lasted over four years, resulting in massive loss of life and significant changes to the political landscape of Europe.
Question 6: What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
The amount of water in the human body varies by age, sex, and body fat percentage. Babies have the highest percentage of water, around 78% at birth. Adult men average around 60% water while adult women average 55% due to having more body fat.
Question 7: In which Australian state were the Mungo Man and Mungo Lady remains discovered?
The Mungo Man and Mungo Lady remains were discovered in New South Wales in 1974 and 1969, respectively. They are some of the oldest human remains found in Australia, with Mungo Lady being around 40,000 years old and Mungo Man being around 42,000 years old.
Question 8: In Australia, what is the largest marsupial?
The Red Kangaroo is the largest marsupial and the national symbol of Australia. Males can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds (90 kilograms).
Question 9: How many films make up the original "Star Wars" trilogy?
The original "Star Wars" trilogy consists of "Episode IV: A New Hope" (1977), "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), and "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" (1983). They were the first set of films released in the Star Wars franchise by George Lucas.
Question 10: Which bird is featured on the flag of Mexico?
The Golden Eagle is Mexico's national bird and is featured prominently on the country's flag, coat of arms, and official seal. It is depicted devouring a snake while perched on a prickly pear cactus, which is a symbol dating back to an Aztec legend about the founding of Tenochtitlan, the ancient city that would become Mexico City.
The emu is featured on the Australian coat of arms, along with the kangaroo—both of which are native animals exclusive to Australia. These two animals were chosen to symbolize a nation moving forward as both species are unable to walk backward.