Weekly Quiz 25 July

Death Valley recently recorded the highest temperature (54.4C) on Earth for 100 years. Where is Death Valley?

On Friday it was announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will pause for at least …?

What is the last name of this businessman who recently made his first space flight?

Which country deployed 25,000 soldiers in recent weeks to deal with looting and riots?

Which country has the United States military pulled out of after a 20 years; the longest war in US history?

True or false, NZ's team for the Tokyo Olympic Games is our largest ever Olympic team?

Which country has this flag?

From which two sports are the Kiwis in the centre of this photo?

Sadly baby 'Toa' died last week after being cared for by conservationists. What type of animal was Toa?

What might Southland’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter be turned into when it closes?

What did guards see in the Olympic softball stadium prior to the opening event?

National Geographic has officially recognised the presence of a fifth ocean. What is the 'new' ocean called?

New Zealand and Australia have pulled out of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Which country is hosting?

RSV has been talked about a lot in the news recently. What is RSV?

Who has won their first NBA championship since 1971 after beating the Phoenix Suns?

This image was recently released by the China National Space Agency (CNSA). Where was it taken?

What natural disaster caused scenes like this in parts of Germany during the holidays?

Which city has just been announced the hosts of the 2032 Olympic Games?

Why were tractors, dogs and utes gathered in central Auckand over the holidays?

A 12-year-old skateboarder has landed the first 1080 in competition. How many full rotations in a 1080?