WQ 06: 17/03/14 Weekly Quiz - Answers

1. Which Australian city was hit by a major power blackout a. she won the Roxy Pro - Five-time world surfing last week? champion Stephanie Gilmore won the Roxy Pro at her c. Darwin - The power cut, which was caused by a tripped home break Snapper Rocks last week. Gilmore had not circuit at a sub-station, affected all of Darwin and towns won an event since securing her last world title in France up to 300km away. Schools were forced to close and in 2012. knocked out traffic lights caused traffic issues 10. Barack Obama has shown his sense of humour by 2. In which ocean are authorities searching as part of their appearing on a humorous chat show hosted by which efforts to find the missing Malaysian Airlines flight American actor? MH370? b. Zach Galifianakis - Barack Obama has mocked The c. Indian - Malaysian officials believe that the flight's Hangover Part III during an interview with one of the film's disappearance was the result of a deliberate act and are stars, Zach Galifianakis during an appearance on still searching for the plane. humorous “take off” chat show hosted by the actor.

3. From which University has an investigation determined 11. What caused traffic chaos in last week? that 24 medical students cheated on an exam last year? c. a fire that started on a construction site - It is believed a c. the University of Adelaide - The fifth-year students welding accident sparked the fire, which had authorities used iPads on which details of the medical exam were concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at stored. They have been given a 10 per cent reduction on the site to buckle and collapse. their assessment and will have to do extra study in their sixth year and several will have to re-sit the exam. 12. Vitali Klitschko is a major opposition politician in Ukraine. Why is he well-known outside of the Ukraine? 4. New Zealand is considering changing its flag. How is the a. he is a former Heavyweight Boxing World Champion - New Zealand flag different from ’s? he plans to run for President in the elections next year b. New Zealand’s flag has less stars and they are a (unless they happen sooner). He was last the champion in different colour 2008. His brother Vladimir is the current heavyweight champion 5. Which American actor-turned-politician is auctioning off a ride in his tank as a fundraiser for a charity? 13. True or false, when an area is listed as a World Heritage b. Arnold Schwarzenegger - he is auctioning off the Area it cannot be delisted? chance to "ride shotgun" with him in his tank while he False - An example of delisting is the Federal crushes things in bid to raise money for non-profit Government’s plan to delist 74,000 hectares of organisation After-School All-Stars. Tasmania’s World Heritage Area.

6. In which of the following states did people not enter the 14. What medal did Toby Kane win for Australia at the polling booths last weekend to vote in their state in the men’s standing super- elections? combined event? a. Western Australia - Voters casted their ballots in the c. bronze - The one-legged alpine skier put in an South Australian and Tasmanian state elections. astonishing super-combined race at Rosa Khutar Alpine Centre to claim bronze in the men's standing super- 7. Flooding has forced Italian authorities to conduct combined event. emergency repairs in the historic city of Pompeii. What is the name of the volcano that buried Pompeii in an 15. A family in the US have been in the news after calling 911 eruption around 2000 years ago? because a family pet had them trapped in their bedroom. b. Mt Vesuvius - A number of structures, including the What type of animal was it? Temple of Venus and Roma, were damaged by heavy a. a cat - The 10-kilogram Himalayan cat trapped the rainfall on Sunday and Monday. It is one of the world's family in the bedroom of their apartment. The cat became greatest archaeological treasures. Despite the money agitated when it had been kicked in the rear by the owner tourists generate, there have been allegations that the for scratching the couples baby. city - designated a World Heritage site by the UN cultural organisation Unesco - has been neglected and VISUAL ANSWERS underfunded. 1. Mark Webber - Formula 1 driver for the Red Bull team. 8. True or false, Australia has backed New Zealand and 16 2. Argentina other countries in a push to ban nuclear weapons worldwide? 3. a. a gas explosion - the apartment block in New York’s False - The Federal Government has refused to back a Harlem district was brought down by a leaky gas main that New Zealand-sponsored push for nuclear disarmament dated back 127 years to 1887. because of Australia's reliance on the United States' 4. Ireland - They have won the Six Nations Rugby arsenal to deter a possible nuclear attack. Tournament involving teams in Europe.

9. Why was surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore in the 5. Oscar - Oscar Pistorius is currently on trial for the death of news last week? his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

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