The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 8-17-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Today’s image features the Alfanzina Lighthouse in Carvoeiro. What country are we in?
- Portugal
- Brazil
- Cabo Verde
Correct Answer: Portugal
Fact: Perched on a cliff above the Atlantic Ocean in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, the Alfanzina Lighthouse was built in 1919. It’s one of the 47 lighthouses that dot Portugal’s extensive coastline.
Question 2: The Lighthouse of __ was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- A Coruña
- Rhodes
- Alexandria
Correct Answer: Alexandria
Fact: Built in the 3rd century BCE, the Lighthouse of Alexandria stood on the small island of Pharos off the coast of Egypt. It was eventually destroyed by an earthquake around 1323 CE. In many languages, including French, Spanish, and Italian, the word for lighthouse is derived from the name Pharos.
Question 3: Which DC Comics character is the son of a lighthouse keeper?
- Aquaman
- Batman
- Superman
Correct Answer: Aquaman
Fact: Aquaman first appeared in 1941. The son of a lighthouse keeper named Tom Curry and the queen of Atlantis, Aquaman has the ability to communicate with marine animals and to breathe underwater. American actor Jason Momoa has played this character in several films.
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Question 4: This Japanese roller coaster is called ‘Hakugei,’ meaning __.
- White whale
- Iron giant
- Blue squid
Correct Answer: White whale
Fact: Hakugei translates to ‘white whale’ and opened in March 2019, in Nagashima Spa Land on Japan’s largest island, Honshu. The roller coaster is 180 feet tall and reaches speeds up to 66 miles per hour, offering an exhilarating experience for riders.
Question 5: What is the primary material used in traditional roller coaster tracks?
- Wood
- Rubber
- Plastic
Correct Answer: Wood
Fact: In recent years, the development of hybrid coasters has combined the traditional appeal of wooden coasters with the smoothness and durability of steel. These rides use a wooden support structure with steel tracks, offering a unique and thrilling ride experience.
Question 6: Where is Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster?
- California
- Ohio
- New Jersey
Correct Answer: New Jersey
Fact: You’ll find Kingda Ka in Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey. Standing 456 feet tall, this steel accelerator coaster uses a hydraulic launch system to propel the train from 0 to 128 miles per hour in only 3.5 seconds.