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Knowledge-a-thon 2019 (questions 51 - 75)
Knowledge-a-thon 2019 (questions 51 - 75)
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Christchurch South knowledge-a-thon quiz
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1
The New Zealand School Journal is famous for...
changing with the times and having current events
having good stories
being a free publication for schools in NZ
being the longest running children's publication since 1907
2
Bonus Question... How many Blue answers have been correct on this Quiz! PS. The picture it will hypnotise you!
NINE including this one!
I've been hypnotised to choose GREEN
I've no idea - I don't read the answers I just choose RED.
Statistically speaking 24÷4= 6 so on average it should be 6 times.
3
The first regular TV shows started in New Zealand...
Before I was born - before most of the teachers at South were born!
on Christmas Day 1960
Long before smartphones were invented
on 1st June 1960
4
What sort of plastic can be heated and reshaped to make a new shape?
a theroplastic
a thixotropic plastic
an isotropic plastic
a thermoplastic
5
The first functional sewing machine was invented...
by Kate Sheppard in New Zealand 1840
by Barthelemy Thimonnier in France 1830
by Charles Babbage in England 1910
by Albert Einstine in Germany 1920
6
Tif, PNG, JPG are file types for photographs. Which is the smallest file? Which saves the highest quality image?
Smallest = JPG, High Quality = PNG, Best Quality = TIF
Smallest = JPG, High Quality = TIF, Best Quality = PNG
Choose red - Because red is always correct!
Smallest = PNG, High Quality = TIF, Best Quality = JPG
7
What jobs are hand tools used for in Hard Materials?
marking, cutting, hacking, dividing
measuring, breaking, hacking, driving
measuring, cutting, holding, driving
making, cutting, holding, driving
8
Safety glasses and earmuffs are essential _ _ _ _ in the hard materials room.
trendy street wear
to look good
protective equipment
to be worn
9
The first ever elected female MP in New Zealand was...
Elizabeth McCombs, Lyttleton 1933
Kate Sheppard, Auckland 1910
Helen Clarke, Wellington 1990
Winnifred, Smythe, Dunedin 1924
10
Time, tools, materials, skill level, cost
are constraints in Hard Materials
are restraints in Hard Materials
are considerations in Hard Materials
are contradictions in Hard Materials
11
Identify one problem with PDF documents.
The files can crash your computer
They have Pre Defined Features
They are difficult to edit and change
They are often big file sizes
12
If something you made did not do its job correctly you might say...
it did not "fit the hole"
"Back to the drawing board"
it was not "fit for purpose"
it was "dumb"
13
What is this a picture of and what story does it tell?
the Bayeux Tapestry shows the Norman conquest of England in 1066
the Bayeux Tapestry shows the Normal conquest of England in 1066
the Bayeux Tapestry shows the Norwegian conquest of England in 1066
the Bayeux Tapestry shows the Netherland conquest of England at 6pm
14
Split Enz where told that they were _ _ _ at a talent show in 1973.
"amazing"
"a very odd act"
"brilliant musicians"
"too clever"
15
Python, Java and PHP
are all dangerous creatures
are all poisonous fruits
are all reptiles
are all computer coding languages
16
What is a PDF?
Portable Document Format
A document that keeps the format of fonts and layout the same.
All of the other answers are correct
A document that can be opened on any device
17
What has this person forgotten to do while using the disk sander?
wear breathing apparatus
Open a window
Turn the lights on
start the dust extractor
18
The picture shows a famous palace in Sussex, England, which gave its name to a part of Christchurch. Name it?
Riccarton Race Course
Hagley Park
Victoria Park
Addington
19
What's in the picture and why is it important?
Algebra and abstract maths for working out rocket orbits.
Computer code for making websites and computer programmes
Instructions for how to build a computer
Computer code
20
How many people died in the Ballantynes fire in 1947?
24
82
28
42
21
What types of saw would you find in the Hard Materials room?
scroll, tenon, coping, hack
chopping, hack, sharp, cutting
scrol, teenon, cooping, hack
circular, fixed, blunt
22
The tunnel to Lyttelton was the...
longest tunnel in New Zealand until 2017
strongest tunnel in New Zealand until 2017
best tunnel in New Zealand until 2017
widest tunnel in New Zealand until 2017
23
Where in NZ was the first place to get the internet and when was it connected?
The Beehive in 1979
Canterbury University 1986
Auckland Museum 1985
Waikato University 1989
24
Who is this and what do they do?
Katy Perry a famous pop star.
Helen Clarke Prime Minister of New Zealand
I don't know the picture is upside down!
Jacinda Ardern the current Prime Minister of New Zealand
25
What and when was New Zealand's worst rail disaster?
Tangiwai, December 24, 1953
Tangiwai, December 24, 1952
Tangiwai, December 24, 1955
Tangiwai, December 24, 1949
26
What's does this picture show? Select the most accurate answer.
Sign language basics
One of the official languages of New Zealand
New Zealand sign language
How to sign letters with your hands
