Islands of the world!

#47 Week 10

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Sigrun Sørumgård
March 06, 2025

Where can you find these island kingdoms, and what is their name?

  1. What is the largest island in the world?

  2. Which island country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

  3. What is the name of the island that hosts the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta?

  4. Which large island in the Caribbean is a U.S. territory but not a state?

  5. What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?

  6. Which Caribbean island is divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?

  7. What is the name of the island where the city of Honolulu is located?

  8. What is the largest island in the Caribbean by land area?

  9. Which island is shared by three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei?

  10. Which island in the Indian Ocean is home to the capital city of Port Louis?

The Wonder Wall

  • Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It's located off the southeast coast of Africa. Madagascar is home to many animal and plant species that can't be found anywhere else on the planet. Around 80% of the plant and animal life on the island can only be found on Madagascar. It is so unique some scientists refer to it as the eighth continent.

  • The highest mountain on an island is Puncak Jaya on the island of New Guinea. It is 4884 m high.

  • Around 1 in 6 people on Earth live on an island.

Yesterday´s Questions & Answers

  1. What company produced the first mass-produced car?

    In 1908 Henry Ford started making the Ford Model T, nicknamed Tin Lizzie. This model, was the first truly mass-produced car, became accessible to the general population and changed the industry forever.

  2. What does "BMW" stand for?

    It's a German acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which translates to Bavarian Motor Works in English.

  3. Which automaker produces the luxury brand Lexus?

    Lexus is the luxury vehicle brand owned by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

  4. What does "SUV" stand for?

    SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle, a car similar to a minivan or a station wagon, but with a much tougher look and a design suited for off-road driving

  5. What must the petrol be mixed with before it is added to a two-stroke engine?

    Two-stroke engines require a blend of gasoline and oil for proper lubrication. The right balance is crucial: too little oil (a lean mix) can lead to insufficient lubrication and potential engine damage, while too much oil (a rich mix) might cause smokey exhaust, fouled spark plugs, and unwanted deposits.

  6. What was the first commercially successful hybrid car?

    In 1997 Toyota introduced the first mass-produced hybrid, the Prius. In 2000, Toyota released the Prius worldwide, and it became an instant success.

  7. Which classic car is known for its gull-wing doors and stainless-steel body?

    Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the DeLorean DMC-12 is noted for its gull-wing doors and brushed stainless-steel outer body panels, as well as its lack of power and performance.

  8. Which car holds the record for the highest number of production units ever sold?

    Which country currently produces the most electric vehicles?

  9. Currently, around 60% of EV sales worldwide come from China.

    The Toyota Corolla, which was first introduced in 1966, is the most-produced car in history. More than 50,000,000 Corollas have been sold,

  10. What is the purpose of a timing belt in a car engine?

    To synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft.