Clever Country Round One - Questions

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1. What do Blue Heelers, Zebus, Kelpies, Illawarra Shorthorns, Murray Greys and Boorolas have in common?

2. Our plastic bank notes are not only more difficult to forge, but they also last lots longer than paper notes. Each note has a specially developed protective coating that helps the notes stay cleaner and ensures that they don't absorb moisture. The average paper $5 used to last 6 months.  

How long does an average plastic $5 last now?

a) about 12 months         b)   about 24 months         c) about 36 months         d) about 48 months

3. You know those clever pop-top cans where the opener is actually attached to the can...Well, they were developed right here in Australia, by an Australian. Other than the convenience of beans on toast without having to find a can opener, what is the major benefit of these cans?

4. Which of these things was NOT invented by Australians

a) School of the Air         b) Speedos         c) Russell Crowe           d) The ute

5. Qantas has an impeccable record for safety, and Australians have contributed a lot to air safety. We invented those inflatable escape slides that look like so much fun in the safety videos. What is our other major scientific contribution to safety in the skies?

6. The name of Speedo's first swimsuit, made from silk and joined in the middle of the back, was:

a) The Lunchbox      b)   The Razorback     c)     The Ball Buster    d)   The Clingall

7. Why were Lamingtons invented?

8. Vegemite is made from a by-product of brewer's yeast left over from beer brewing, another example of Australians putting leftovers to good use.   In 1928 when Marmite dominated the market. Vegemite wanted to attract Marmite's customers as well. The campaign was unsuccessful until the producer's daughter suggested Vegemite. The unsuccessful name and slogan were:

a) Parwill, with 'If Marmite, then Parwill'

b) Welike, with 'Ma might like Welike better'

c) Vegepebble, with 'This rocks so eat it'              

d) Supermite, with 'Supermites eat supermite'

9. Australians have a great tradition of being innovative on the farm. We have invented a single vaccine that protects sheep and cattle from anthrax bacteria. We've invented a footrot vaccine that protects sheep from lameness and maintains production. We've even invented Federation Wheat, a type of wheat that is resistant to fungal rust disease and to drought. We've also got the Stump Jump Plough, a plough that jumps stumps on partially cleared land to enable ploughing. And did you know that Australians invented the windmill for pumping underground water to the surface. Now write down the name of the five Australian innovations I have just mentioned.

10. A Woomera is an innovation that is used to do what?

Answers.

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