WSC 2025 Sparring 1

Which international organization was created to maintain peace after World War II?

sci-fi movie in 2021, directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on Frank Herbert's novel and explores ecological futures

popular term describes the development of machine capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence?

Who invented the first practical electric light bulb?

Which economic model promotes environmental sustainability alongside economic growth?

Which of these composers is known for his experimental electronic music and "chance music" techniques?

Which sustainable development goal (SDG) focuses specifically on affordable and clean energy?

Which invention revolutionized global communication in the 20th century?

Which painter is best known for his melting clocks in "The Persistence of Memory"?

Which technology uses decentralized ledgers to secure and record transactions, often associated with cryptocurrencies?

Which global youth movement, started by Greta Thunberg, aims to raise awareness about climate change?

Which novel features a future society where books are banned, and firemen burn them?

Which street artist used dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes to critique consumerism and modern society?

In the Industrial Revolution, which fuel source replaced wood and water as the primary driver of machines and industry?

Which gas is the primary contributor to the greenhouse effect on Earth?

term describes the capacity of a system to recover from disruptions and adapt to change, especially in climate science

Which scientific theory explains how continents drift across Earth's surface?

The phrase "Reigniting the Future" would most likely describe which historical event?

Who wrote "The Time Machine," an early example of science fiction literature?

Which author created the cyberpunk world of "Neuromancer," influencing how people imagined the internet?

Which innovation converts sunlight directly into electricity?

Which art movement emphasized machine-inspired, dynamic motion and the energy of modern technology?

Which technology company co-founded by Elon Musk develops electric vehicles and promotes sustainable energy?

Which dystopian novel coined the term "Big Brother"?

Which historical energy transition saw the widespread shift from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing?

Which empire is known for its advanced road systems and aqueducts?

Which global organization monitors public health and responds to international disease outbreaks?

Which global agreement, signed in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

musical genre for electronic sounds and futuristic themes, emerged in the late 20th century and inspired digital culture

Which Dutch artist is famous for mathematically inspired, impossible constructions like "Relativity"?