Year 6 General Knowledge Quiz Questions And Answers
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Test your General knowledge with this year 6 general knowledge quiz. Ideally, there are many things that people are expected to know off the top of their heads, but that is not always the case in real life. In the quiz below, you will get to test out just how well informed you are about your environment and some famous locations. Do you know enough to get a high score and get the smart award? Take the quiz and get to find out!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the longest river?
- A.
A) Nile
- B.
B) Amazon
- C.
C) Congo
Correct Answer
A. A) NileExplanation
The Nile is considered the longest river in the world. It stretches over 6,650 kilometers, flowing through eleven countries in northeastern Africa. The river has played a significant role in the development of ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptian civilization, and continues to be a vital water source for millions of people today. Its length and historical importance make the Nile the longest river.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What Is The Normal Type Of Weather In England?
- A.
A)Sunny
- B.
B)Rainy
- C.
C)Cloudy
Correct Answer
B. B)RainyExplanation
England is known for its rainy weather due to its location and climate. The country experiences a maritime climate, with frequent rainfall throughout the year. The presence of the Gulf Stream brings moist air from the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in cloudy and wet conditions. Rainfall is a common occurrence in England, making it the normal type of weather in the country.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word comes first in the dictionary?
- A.
A)Bring
- B.
B)Brick
- C.
C)Bright
Correct Answer
B. B)BrickExplanation
In alphabetical order, 'Brick' comes before 'Bright' and 'Bring'. Therefore, 'Brick' is the word that comes first in the dictionary.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Do you start a name or a place with a capital?
- A.
A)Yes
- B.
B)No
Correct Answer
A. A)YesExplanation
In English grammar, it is customary to start both names and places with a capital letter. This capitalization rule helps to distinguish proper nouns from common nouns. Proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or things, while common nouns are general and do not require capitalization. By capitalizing the first letter of a name or place, we show that it is unique and specific. Hence, the correct answer is A) Yes.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What do you call a word that describes "how you do something?"
- A.
Verb
- B.
Connective
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
A word that describes "how you do something" is called an adverb. Adverbs are a part of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about the manner, frequency, time, place, or degree of an action or quality.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Is there more sea than land on Earth?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Yes, there is more sea than land on Earth. The Earth's surface is approximately 71% covered by oceans, while the remaining 29% is land. This is supported by the fact that the world's largest ocean, the Pacific Ocean, alone covers more area than all the continents combined.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Does Earth orbit the sun?
- A.
A)Yes
- B.
B)No
Correct Answer
A. A)YesExplanation
Earth orbits the sun because of the gravitational force between the two. This force keeps Earth in a constant elliptical path around the sun. As a result, Earth completes one orbit around the sun in approximately 365.25 days, causing the change in seasons and the cycle of day and night. This phenomenon is known as heliocentrism, which was first proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century and later confirmed by scientific observations and experiments.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Do you put a comma before or after a connective?
- A.
A)Before
- B.
B)After
Correct Answer
A. A)BeforeExplanation
A comma is placed before a connective as it helps to separate two independent clauses in a sentence. By using a comma before a connective, it indicates a pause or a break in the flow of the sentence, allowing the reader to understand the two clauses as separate entities. This helps to improve clarity and readability in writing.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What tense is this sentence in? I am writing on the whiteboard.
- A.
A)Past
- B.
B)Present
Correct Answer
B. B)PresentExplanation
The sentence "I am writing on the whiteboard" is in the present tense. This is indicated by the use of the present tense verb "am writing." The action is happening currently, at the time of speaking, which aligns with the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which mountain has the highest peak?
- A.
A)Mount Everest
- B.
B)Mount Whycheproof
Correct Answer
A. A)Mount EverestExplanation
Mount Everest is the correct answer because it is the highest peak in the world, with an elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China. Mount Whycheproof, on the other hand, is a small mountain located in Australia and does not have a peak that comes close to the height of Mount Everest.Rate this question:
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- 11.
40% of 66.
- A.
A)13.2
- B.
B)26.4
- C.
C)20.06
Correct Answer
B. B)26.4Explanation
To calculate 40% of 66, we can multiply 66 by 0.4. This gives us a result of 26.4. Therefore, the correct answer is B)26.4.Rate this question:
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- 12.
45 / 9
- A.
A)8
- B.
B)100
- C.
C)50
- D.
D)None of the above
Correct Answer
D. D)None of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "None of the above" because when we divide 45 by 9, we get the quotient of 5. Therefore, none of the options provided (8, 100, or 50) is equal to the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What Is Ratio?
- A.
A)The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
- B.
1+1
- C.
DVD
Correct Answer
A. A)The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.Explanation
The correct answer is A) The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other. This definition accurately describes what a ratio is. It highlights the comparison between two quantities and how many times one value is present in or can be divided by the other value. This definition helps in understanding the concept of ratio and its application in various mathematical and real-life scenarios.Rate this question:
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- 14.
40 + 6184 =
- A.
A)1
- B.
B)400
- C.
C)6224
Correct Answer
C. C)6224Explanation
The correct answer is C)6224. When you add 40 and 6184 together, you get a sum of 6224.Rate this question:
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- 15.
52 x 6 =
- A.
A)2
- B.
B)600
- C.
C)312
Correct Answer
C. C)312Explanation
The correct answer is C)312 because when you multiply 52 by 6, you are essentially adding 52 to itself 6 times. So, 52 + 52 + 52 + 52 + 52 + 52 equals 312.Rate this question:
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- 16.
4 x 9 =
- A.
A)9
- B.
B)18
- C.
C)36
Correct Answer
C. C)36Explanation
The correct answer is C)36. This is because when you multiply 4 by 9, you are essentially adding 4 nine times. So, 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 equals 36.Rate this question:
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- 17.
406.1 + 21.8 =
- A.
A)427.9
- B.
B)408.88
- C.
C)2481.1
Correct Answer
A. A)427.9Explanation
The sum of 406.1 and 21.8 is 427.9.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What is closer to Earth?
- A.
A)The sun
- B.
B)The Moon
Correct Answer
B. B)The MoonExplanation
The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun. While the Sun is much larger and more massive than the Moon, it is also much farther away. The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is about 238,855 miles, while the average distance between the Earth and the Sun is about 93 million miles. Therefore, even though the Moon appears smaller in the sky, it is actually much closer to us than the Sun.Rate this question:
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- 19.
2242 + 268 =
- A.
A)6636
- B.
B)2510
- C.
C)1111
Correct Answer
B. B)2510Explanation
The correct answer is B) 2510. To find the sum of 2242 and 268, we add the digits in each place value. Starting from the rightmost place value, we add 2 and 8, which equals 10. We write down the 0 and carry over the 1 to the next place value. Moving to the next place value, we add 4, 6, and the carried over 1, which equals 11. We write down the 1 and carry over the other 1. Finally, in the leftmost place value, we add 2 and the carried over 1, which equals 3. Therefore, the sum of 2242 and 268 is 2510.Rate this question:
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- 20.
50 x 10 =
- A.
500
- B.
1000
- C.
5000
Correct Answer
A. 500Explanation
The given equation, 50 x 10, can be solved by multiplying 50 by 10. When we multiply 50 by 10, we get the product of 500. Therefore, the correct answer is A)500.Rate this question:
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