Living Sky School Division Learn. Play. Be amazed!
Quiz
World languages
Why is the
sky blue?
1. WHAT’S THE MOST WIDELY SPOKEN NATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD? a) English b) Mandarin c) Spanish 2. APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY DIFFERENT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN IN INDONESIA? a) 100 b) 400 c) 700
4. IN WHICH U.S. STATE DO SOME PEOPLE SPEAK FRENCH? a) Louisiana b) Wisconsin c) Illinois
about sound
Did you know that your ears continue to detect sound while you’re asleep and that your left and right ears process noise differently? Here are four more interesting facts about sound you might not know. 1. THERE’S NO SOUND IN OUTER SPACE Space is completely silent because there’s no air, water or other matter for sound waves to travel through.
Did you know that more than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world? Here’s a short quiz to test your knowledge about this subject.
3. WHAT ARE THE THREE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF BELGIUM? a) French, Spanish and Danish b) French, Dutch and German c) French, English and Finnish
4 fascinating facts
The sky is blue because of the way sunlight interacts with the atmosphere. Light is actually made up of all the colours of the rainbow. Once combined, these colours are transformed into white light, which travels in a straight line through the atmosphere until it hits an obstacle.
2. SOUND CAN BE USED TO MEASURE WATER DEPTH Scientists use a device called sonar, which stands for sound navigation and ranging, to measure water depth. The device sends sound waves to the bottom of the ocean and measures how long it takes for them to return. Sound waves that return quickly indicate the water is shallow, whereas sound waves that return slowly suggest that the water is deep. 3. THE LOUDEST SOUND EVER HEARD WAS THE ERUPTION OF A VOLCANO The sound of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupting in 1883 was heard as far as 5,000 kilometres away. 4. SOUND TRAVELS QUICKER IN WATER THAN IT DOES IN AIR Although humans can’t hear well underwater, sound waves travel four times faster through water than air. They move even quicker in solids like stone, iron and steel. Additionally, not all sound waves can be heard by people. Ultrasound waves and infrasound waves can be detected by animals like dolphins and whales but can’t be heard by humans.
There are billions of tiny molecules floating around in the atmosphere. When white light hits them, it splits into different colours. However, instead of appearing orange, green or purple, the sky looks blue. This is because the oxygen molecules in the sky only absorb and diffuse blue light, making the sky appear blue to the human eye.
Visualization:
a tool that can lead to succes Visualization is a mental tool that anyone can take advantage of to help them achieve positive results. By imagining yourself being successful at a task you want to complete, you’re more likely to attain the desired outcome. Here’s an overview of what you should know about using visualization. WHAT IT IS Visualization involves imagining actions you’re about to take. All you need to do is close your eyes and concentrate on picturing yourself performing each movement. You can also try doing some of the gestures with your eyes closed. Visualization is particularly effective if it’s done in the space where the performance or event will take place. REASONS TO USE IT Visualization improves communication between the neurons in your brain and your muscles. It can help increase your confidence and motivation, as well as keep you calm and focused before an important event.
WHEN TO USE IT You can use visualization to help you successfully execute a gymnastics routine, dance number, music production or other performance. You can also use it prior to giving a speech, auditioning for a show, competing in a race or participating in any other type of event to help you attain positive results. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying to use the power of visualization to achieve your goals.
ANSWERS: 1. b) There are more than one billion people who speak Mandarin as their first language, compared to nearly 500 million who speak Spanish and about 400 million who speak English. 2. c) More than 700 languages are spoken across the country’s more than 13,500 islands. 3. b) Belgium is divided into language zones or regions. 4. a) Some schools in Louisiana are taught entirely in French.
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