Question 1: Today’s image takes us to Molokini Crater. What state are we in?
- Hawaii
- Florida
- Alaska
Correct Answer: Hawaii
Fact: Lying between the islands of Maui and Kaho’olawe in Hawaii, the Molokini Crater is all that remains of a volcano that formed 230,000 years ago. This uninhabited island is now a prime scuba diving and snorkeling spot.
Question 2: Which is the most populous island in Hawaii?
- Maui
- Kauai
- Oahu
Correct Answer: Oahu
Fact: Although it is only the third largest, Oahu is the most populous island in Hawaii. Home to over 1 million people, Oahu is the location of Honolulu, the state capital of Hawaii. The island is renowned for its beaches, including Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous in the world.
Question 3: What does the Hawaiian word ‘wiki’ mean?
- Connection
- Small
- Quick
Correct Answer: Quick
Fact: When looking for a name for a web-based knowledge platform back in 1994, developer Ward Cunningham remembered the Wiki Wiki Shuttle he had taken at the Honolulu airport. He thought that the word ‘wiki,’ meaning quick, would be perfect for his invention. Wikis are collaboratively edited websites, the best known of which is Wikipedia.