World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--1/7--colours
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a primary colour?
- A.
Red
- B.
Blue
- C.
Green
Correct Answer
C. GreenExplanation
Any three colourants that can be mixed to make other colours are known as primary colourants, or primary colours. Red, yellow, and blue are primary coloursRate this question:
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- 2.
What two colours make purple?
- A.
Blue and red
- B.
Blue and yellow
- C.
Red and yellow
Correct Answer
A. Blue and redExplanation
When primary colours are mixed together in pairs, the new colours are called secondary colourants, or secondary colours. For example, red and yellow make orange. Yellow and blue make green. And blue and red make purple.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What part of the body tells you what colour you are seeing?
- A.
Brain
- B.
Eye
- C.
Hand
Correct Answer
A. BrainExplanation
When we look at something, light from the object enters our eyes. The light makes an image, or picture, of the object on the retina of the eye. The retina takes in the light and turns it into signals. These signals travel to the brain. The brain then tells us what we see and what colours we see.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The ability to see colour comes from special visual cells called?
- A.
Cones
- B.
Rods
- C.
Sticks
Correct Answer
A. ConesExplanation
The ability to see colour comes from special visual cells, called cones, at the back of the eye.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many types of cones does a person with normal colour vision have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
A person with normal colour vision has three types of cones. Each type senses a different colour of light. One type responds most strongly to the colour blue. Another type reacts chiefly to green. The third type is most sensitive to red. Colour-blind people do not have one, two, or all of these types of cones.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the type of dye that comes from plants and animals?
- A.
Synthetic
- B.
Natural
- C.
Organic
Correct Answer
B. NaturalExplanation
There are two kinds of dyes. Synthetic dyes are made from artificial chemicals.
Natural dyes come from plants. For example, a bright yellow dye comes from the crocus plant. Other natural dyes are made from animals.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In a primary, or main rainbow, what colour appears on the inside?
- A.
Violet
- B.
Red
- C.
Green
Correct Answer
A. VioletExplanation
Usually, people see a primary rainbow, or main rainbow. It is red on top of the curve and violet on the inside, with other colours in between. Sometimes a second, fainter rainbow appears higher up. This rainbow is violet on top and red on the inside.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Dogs do not see all colours.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A dog's eyes see movement well, but not colours. Most things look grey, and perhaps blue, to a dog.Rate this question:
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- 9.
More women than men are colour-blind.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
More men than women are colour blind. There is no cure for colour blindness. Many colour-blind people do not realize that they are colour-blind.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was named the Pantone colour of the year for 2013?
- A.
Honeysuckle
- B.
Tangerine
- C.
Emerald
Correct Answer
C. EmeraldExplanation
Pantone chose emerald 17-5641 as the colour for 2013. Previous years included Tangerine and Honeysuckle.Rate this question:
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