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10 questions. Get 8 right to earn 10 minutes. All 10 right = +5 bonus. They start easy and get harder as you go, so treat the first few as a warm-up. Every one you miss comes back with the answer and why.

1. What is the main job of the lungs?

To store waterTo pump bloodTo digest foodTo take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

2. Why do growing children and teenagers generally need more sleep than adults?

Sleep supports growth, memory and mood while the body and brain are developingIt has no connection to healthThey don't, adults need moreSleep only matters for babies

3. What is the main job of the heart?

To store energyTo filter airTo digest foodTo pump blood around the body

4. At a patrolled beach, where is the safest place to swim?

Between the flagsAnywhere quiet and emptyNear rocksClose to a river mouth

5. Why is it a good idea to warm up before exercise?

It only matters for professional athletesIt replaces the need to stretchIt makes you tired before you startIt gradually gets your heart and muscles ready, lowering injury risk

6. On an ingredients list, how are ingredients usually ordered?

AlphabeticallyFrom the most to the least, by weightRandomlyBy price

7. Why do dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day?

It makes teeth grow fasterIt is only needed after eating lolliesIt replaces the need to eatIt helps prevent tooth decay

8. On a food label's nutrition panel, what does 'per 100g' let you do?

Compare different foods fairly, using the same amountTell you the priceTell you the use-by dateTell you the country it was made in

9. What is one reason to always supervise young children near water, even shallow water?

Lifeguards are only needed for adultsShallow water has no risk at allYoung children are naturally strong swimmersA young child can drown in a very small amount of water, quickly and quietly

10. What is Youthline's free phone number in New Zealand?

17370800 123 4561110800 376 633

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