WSC 2025 Sparring 1

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

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

Which innovation converts sunlight directly into electricity?

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

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

Which dystopian novel coined the term "Big Brother"?

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

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

Which economic model promotes environmental sustainability alongside economic growth?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which invention revolutionized global communication in the 20th century?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who invented the first practical electric light bulb?

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

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

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

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