Amazing Facts:August 17 Interactive Quiz

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    Which one of these countries does not use the dinar?

    • Bahrain
    • Anguilla
    • Iraq
    • Libya
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Explore global media and technology standards in the 'Amazing Facts: August 17 Interactive Quiz'. This quiz assesses knowledge on TV broadcast standards, internet usage, and geographical trivia, enhancing understanding of global technological and geographical landscapes.

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  • 2. 

    Which Pacific entity is farthest north?

    • Federated States of Micronesia

    • Palau

    • Northern Mariana Islands

    • Guam

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Mariana Islands
    Explanation
    The Northern Mariana Islands is the correct answer because it is the Pacific entity that is located the farthest north.

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  • 3. 

    What is the capital of Brazil?

    • Brasilia

    • Rio de Janeiro

    • Sao Paulo

    • Buenos Aires

    Correct Answer
    A. Brasilia
    Explanation
    Brasilia is the correct answer because it is the capital of Brazil. It was specifically designed and built to be the capital and replaced Rio de Janeiro in 1960. Brasilia is known for its modernist architecture and is home to many government buildings and institutions.

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  • 4. 

     Which country has the same currency name as the United Arab Emirates?

    • Madagascar

    • Algeria

    • Morocco

    • Mauritania

    Correct Answer
    A. Morocco
    Explanation
    Morocco is the correct answer because it shares the same currency name as the United Arab Emirates, which is the dirham. Both countries use the dirham as their official currency.

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  • 5. 

    In the United States the television broadcast standard is...?

    • PAL

    • NTSC

    • SECAM

    • RGB

    Correct Answer
    A. NTSC
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NTSC. NTSC is the television broadcast standard used in the United States. It stands for National Television System Committee and is a color encoding system that was developed in the 1940s. NTSC is used for analog television broadcasting and has a frame rate of 30 frames per second. It is important to note that other countries have different television broadcast standards, such as PAL and SECAM.

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  • 6. 

    Which country follows the United States and China in total number of Internet users?

    • Germany

    • United Kingdom

    • France

    • Japan

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
    Explanation
    Japan is the correct answer because it is known to have a high number of internet users. While Germany, the United Kingdom, and France also have significant numbers of internet users, Japan ranks higher in terms of total number of internet users, following the United States and China.

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  • 7. 

    The NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is also used in the country of...?

    • Japan

    • France

    • Germany

    • England

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
    Explanation
    The NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a video standard used for analog television broadcasting in various countries. Japan is one of the countries that adopted the NTSC standard. Therefore, the correct answer is Japan.

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  • 8. 

    In 1917-18 Iraq became independent from which Empire?

    • Sumerians

    • Ottoman

    • Babylonian

    • Assyrians

    Correct Answer
    A. Ottoman
    Explanation
    In 1917-18, Iraq gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over a vast territory, including modern-day Iraq. However, due to the weakening of the empire during World War I, Iraq was able to break free and establish its own independence. This marked the end of Ottoman rule in the region and the beginning of Iraq as a sovereign nation.

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  • 9. 

    In the UK, what type of installation requires a fireman's switch?

    • Neon Lighting

    • High Pressure Sodium Lighting

    • Water Features

    • Hotel Rooms

    Correct Answer
    A. Neon Lighting
    Explanation
    Neon lighting installations in the UK require a fireman's switch. This switch allows firefighters to easily turn off the neon lights during an emergency, preventing any potential hazards or risks. It ensures the safety of both the firefighters and the surrounding area by quickly cutting off the power supply to the neon lights.

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  • 10. 

    Which country's Antarctic claim covers the greatest swath of longitude?

    • New Zealand

    • Australia

    • Argentina

    • United Kingdom

    Correct Answer
    A. Australia
    Explanation
    Australia's Antarctic claim covers the greatest swath of longitude. This means that Australia has the largest territorial claim in terms of east-west coverage in the Antarctic region compared to the other countries listed.

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  • 11. 

    One of these countries does not have the rupee as its currency. Which one?

    • Sri Lanka

    • Seychelles

    • India

    • Bangladesh

    Correct Answer
    A. Bangladesh
    Explanation
    Bangladesh does not have the rupee as its currency. The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi taka.

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  • 12. 

    Which country has the lowest rate of newspaper circulation per capita?

    • Indonesia

    • Iceland

    • Italy

    • India

    Correct Answer
    A. Indonesia
    Explanation
    Indonesia has the lowest rate of newspaper circulation per capita among the given options. This means that, on average, fewer newspapers are circulated per person in Indonesia compared to the other countries listed. This could be due to various factors such as lower literacy rates, limited access to newspapers, or a preference for other sources of news and information.

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  • 13. 

    What is the capital of the country, Turkey?

    • Ankara

    • Damascus

    • Istanbul

    • Izmir

    Correct Answer
    A. Ankara
    Explanation
    Ankara is the correct answer because it is the capital of Turkey. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey, but it is not the capital. Damascus is the capital of Syria, not Turkey. Izmir is another city in Turkey, but it is also not the capital. Therefore, Ankara is the only option that correctly identifies the capital of Turkey.

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  • 14. 

    Select the one country which doesn't have a currency with the same name as the other three...?

    • Colombia

    • Dominican Republic

    • Paraguay

    • Philippines

    Correct Answer
    A. Paraguay
    Explanation
    Paraguay is the correct answer because it is the only country among the given options that does not have a currency with the same name as the other three countries. Colombia uses the Colombian peso, the Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso, and the Philippines uses the Philippine peso. However, Paraguay uses the Guarani as its currency.

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    All these countries, except one, uses the currency in dollars. Which one is the exception?

    • New Zealand

    • Hong Kong

    • Belize

    • Vanuatu

    Correct Answer
    A. Vanuatu
    Explanation
    Vanuatu is the exception because it does not use the currency in dollars like the other countries listed.

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