<section><h2>Grade 5: Global Jigyasa Weekly Quizzes:6th December '24</h2><p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Happy Quizzing! ❓🌍</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Students of Grade 5, we hope you enjoy attempting this GK quiz with 10 questions. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Each question❓has 4 options 🔠 of which 1 is correct✅ ! These questions are related to the happenings of the world🌍 in the past week. Keeping abreast with current affairs is very important - we must all have Global Jigyasa! </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Stay updated! 🧠 Stay enlightened! ✨</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;"><strong></strong><strong></strong></p></p></section><section><h2><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">The Maya civilization, known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics, also developed a complex calendar system. One of their calendars was based on cycles of 260 days. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the name of this calendar?</span></p></h2><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Hint: It was specifically used for religious ceremonies.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"><br /></span></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">A tsunami is a series of large waves caused by underwater disturbances. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the most common cause of a tsunami?</span></p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;"> Hint: It happens when tectonic plates shift underwater.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Which renewable energy source uses the heat from inside the Earth to generate electricity?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: It comes from deep underground where magma heats rocks.</span><br /><br /></p></section><section><h3><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of the following forms of government is based on the idea of citizens voting to choose their leaders?</span><br /></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: This system is often described as "rule by the people."</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Which river runs through Cairo, the capital of Egypt?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: It is the longest river in the world.</span><br /><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Fermentation is a process where sugar is converted into alcohol or acid by microorganisms. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Which microorganism is responsible for fermenting sugar into alcohol?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Hint: This microorganism is often used in bread-making.</span><br /></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of the following works was written by Roald Dahl?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> Hint: It features a young girl with telekinetic powers.</span><br /><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the most striking feature of its atmosphere?</span></p></h3><p> Hint: Its blue hue is due to a particular gas.<br /></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">The tropical climate zone is known for being hot and humid throughout the year. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Which famous rainforest is located in this climate zone?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Hint: It is the largest rainforest in the world.</span><br /><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: He also worked with the deaf to improve communication.<br /></span><br /></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong> </strong></h2><h2>Thank you so much for attempting the quiz.<a href="https://rzp.io/l/qd-aigjq"></a></h2></h2><p><strong></strong>Stay updated😎! Stay enlightened😇!</p></section><section><h3><h2> </h2></h3></section>