Fireworks & Pyrotechnics treasure hunt
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What are yellow fireworks?
Fireworks with yellow colour
Fireworks made of bananas
Fireworks for bees
Fireworks that smile
What do you see after a big flare?
Lots of sparks falling
Birds flying
Trees growing
Cars driving
Where do shops shop fireworks?
Safe cabinet
In the fridge
On the ground
In the water
What colour does a purple grape have?
Purple
Yellow
Red
Green
How does a flare move?
Fast up
Down slowly
In a circle
Back and forth
What happens to fireworks in the rain?
It gets wet and doesn't work
It gets more beautiful
It gets bigger
It changes colour
Which colour is like the water of sea?
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Which animal is afraid of fireworks?
A little dog
An elephant
A fish
A butterfly
What sound do sparklers make?
A hissing sound
A loud bang
A whistling sound
No sound
What color do you get when you put copper in fireworks?
Green
Red
Blue
Yellow
What do you need to light fireworks?
A fuse
Water
Sand
Ice
Where are fireworks usually stored?
In a dry place
In water
In the rain
In the snow
How are the colors in fireworks created?
By burning metals
By paint
By paper
By plastic
What happens when the fuse of a firework burns down?
The firework goes off
The firework gets bigger
The firework gets smaller
The firework changes color
What happens if you pour water on fireworks?
The fire goes out
It becomes prettier
It burns harder
More colors come out
When are you allowed to set off fireworks?
Only with an adult
Always alone
With friends
Indoors
What is an ornamental firework?
Beautiful fireworks with colours
Fireworks for jewellery
Fireworks to eat
Fireworks for animals
What colour does barium give in fireworks?
Green
Blue
Red
Black
What does the F on fireworks mean?
Fireworks (category)
Fantastic
Bright
Fine
How long does an average wick burn for?
3 to 5 seconds
1 minute
10 minutes
A whole hour
Which country invented fireworks?
China
Netherlands
America
England
What distance should you keep from fireworks?
At least 8 metres
1 metre
Very close
2 metres
What is the most dangerous part of fireworks?
Gunpowder
The paper
The wick
The packaging
What should you wear to protect your ears during fireworks?
Earplugs
A cap
A scarf
Gloves
What is a shell in fireworks?
A round firework ball exploding in the air
The hard shell of a star
A protection for your ears
A kind of spark
Approximately how long ago were fireworks invented?
1,000 years ago
500 years ago
2,000 years ago
200 years ago
What is a 'cake' in fireworks terminology?
Multiple firework tubes stuck together
A round fireworks ball
A pie-shaped fireworks display
A sweet-smelling firework
Why do professional fireworks shows use electronic ignitions?
For safety and precise timing
It is cheaper
It makes nicer colours
It is more environmentally friendly
Why do fireworks often smell like sulphur?
Sulphur is a major component of gunpowder
Perfume is added
It comes through packaging
It is a side effect of the dyes
What does the CE mark on fireworks mean?
It meets European safety requirements
It comes from China
It is extra coloured
It makes a lot of noise
What is an 'asterisk' in the chemical sense?
A stick of iron powder that burns up slowly
A mini rocket
A little stunner
A glow stick
What is the main fuel in fireworks?
Black powder
Petrol
Charcoal
Sugar
What is the difference between deflagration and detonation in pyrotechnics?
Deflagration is slower than detonation
Deflagration is more dangerous than detonation
Deflagration produces more noise
Deflagration uses other chemicals
What chemical reaction takes place in a flare firework?
Slow burning
Rapid explosion
Cold chemical reaction
Electrolysis
Which gas makes up most of the smoke cloud after fireworks?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
What happens if you put too much oxidant in a fireworks mixture?
Combustion becomes too violent and uncontrolled
The colours become brighter
The sound becomes softer
Safety is increased
What causes the characteristic smoke produced by fireworks?
Incomplete combustion of carbon
Evaporating water
Metal oxide particles
Added smoke generators
What determines how high a fireworks bomb is launched?
The amount of propellant in the mortar
The weight of the dyes
Time fuse size
The wind direction
How fast does an explosion spread in fireworks?
Several hundred metres per second
10-20 metres per second
Several kilometres per second
1-2 metres per second
What is the function of clay mixture in fireworks bombs?
It keeps the explosion together until the right moment
It gives colour to the explosion
It makes the explosion louder
It creates sparks
Which factor is crucial for producing bright colours in pyrotechnics?
High combustion temperature
Low humidity
Specific barometric pressure
Presence of carbon dioxide
Which compound produces the characteristic purple colour in fireworks?
Potassium compounds
Cesium compounds
Rubidium compounds
Beryllium compounds
What most determines the burning rate of a pyrotechnic composition?
Particle size of ingredients
Humidity
Barometric pressure
Colour of mixture
What metal powder is used for golden sparks in fireworks?
Iron filings
Copper powder
Bronze
Brass
What compound is used in thermite-like pyrotechnic mixtures?
Iron oxide with aluminium powder
Copper oxide with magnesium
Titanium dioxide with zinc
Manganese dioxide with silicon
What factor determines the shape of a fireworks explosion?
Placement and distribution of stars in the garnet
Type of oxidising agent
Ambient temperature
Size of mortar tube
What compound is used for orange colours in pyrotechnics?
Calcium chloride
Magnesium oxide
Zinc chloride
Aluminium nitrate
What chemical property of sulphur makes it useful in pyrotechnics?
Lowers the ignition temperature of the mixture
Increases colour intensity
Acts as a binder
Increases noise production
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