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Matariki: Response to text

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  • When is Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki officially being celebrated this year?
    a) June 16th
    b) July 16th
    (c) July 14th (c)
    (d) June 14th

  • When does Matariki reappear in the dawn sky?
    (a) Between October and November
    (b) Between June and August
    (c) Between July and September
    (d) Between June and July

  • How many stars does Matariki have?
    (a) 6 stars
    (b) 7 stars
    (c) 9 stars
    (d) 13 stars

  • Why do the dates of Matariki change each year?
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  • What did our ancestors look to Matariki for?
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Describe some of the way that you can celebrate Matariki with your Whānau:
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Volcanoes: Response to text

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  • What is a volcano?
    a) A place where hot, melted rock (magma) and gases from inside the Earth erupt onto the surface.
    b) A place where hot, melted rock (magma) and gases from inside the Earth are stored.
    (c) A place where hot, melted rock (magma) and gases from inside the Earth are cooled and solidified.

  • How do volcanoes form?
    (a) Where the Earth’s tectonic plates are moving apart.
    (b) Where the Earth’s tectonic plates are moving together.
    (c) Where the Earth’s tectonic plates are moving in different directions.

  • What are the different types of volcanoes?
    (a) Composite, shield, and cinder cones.
    (b) Composite, shield, and stratovolcanoes.
    (c) Cinder cones, shield, and stratovolcanoes.

  • What are the dangers of volcanoes?
    (a) They can erupt and cause a lot of damage.
    (b) They can be very beautiful.
    (c) They can provide a lot of resources.

What are some of the benefits of volcanoes?
(a) They can create new land, provide minerals, and help to fertilise the soil.
(b) They can be very dangerous.
(c) They can be very beautiful.

Ice Cream: Response to text

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  • What are the main ingredients used to make ice cream?
    a) Water, sugar, and flavorings
    b) Milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings b)
    c) Eggs, flour, and sugar
    d) Yogurt, honey, and fruit

  • What is the process called that breaks down fat molecules in cream to create a smooth texture in ice cream?
    a) Pasteurization
    b) Homogenization
    c) Freezing c)
    d) Packaging

  • What is the most popular flavor of ice cream in the United States?
    a) Strawberry
    b) Chocolate
    c) Vanilla c)
    d) Mint chocolate chip

  • What is National Ice Cream Day in the United States?
    a) The first Sunday of July a)
    b) The second Sunday of July
    c) The third Sunday of July
    d) The last Sunday of July

  • How many licks does it take, on average, to finish a single scoop of ice cream?
    a) 10 licks
    b) 25 licks
    c) 50 licks c)
    d) 100 licks


  • What is the record for the most ice cream scoops balanced on a single cone?
    a) 10 scoops
    b) 50 scoops
    c) 100 scoops
    d) 121 scoops d)

  • Which of the following is an unusual ice cream flavor?
    a) Vanilla
    b) Chocolate
    c) Bacon c)
    d) Strawberry

  • What can ice cream be a good source of if made with real milk?
    a) Calcium and vitamins
    b) Fiber and protein
    c) Fat and sugar c)
    d) Sodium and cholesterol

  • What happens when we eat something cold too quickly and get a temporary headache?
    a) Brain freeze a)
    b) Ice cream headache
    c) Cold rush
    d) Frozen frenzy

Which historical figure was said to be a big fan of ice cream?
a) George Washington a)
b) Abraham Lincoln
c) Thomas Jefferson
d) Benjamin Franklin