TDLL7341GBL 2024

(Linli C) How many metres below the surface can you dive with a PADI AOW Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate?

• 30
• 40
• 50
• 60
• 70

Answer explanation

You will learn the knowledge and skills of adventure diving at depths of 18-30 metres within the AOW course.

(Jueru C) What students can do during their HKU reading week?

• Study a full week of TDLL7341
• Travel to Taiwan
• Just eat and sleep
• Swimming back to Shenzhen without going through customs

(Wilson C) Why did you apply for TDLL at HKU?

(Jack C) Which of the following aircraft primarily serves as bomber aircraft?

• F-111
• F-117
• B-2
• F-22
• F-14

(Olivia D) If there are 9 oranges to be shared among 13 children, how can it be done fairly?

• Each child gets 1 orange, and the remaining oranges are distributed randomly.
• Cut each orange into slices and let the children take turns picking slices until they’re all gone.
• Juice the oranges and divide the juice equally among all the children.
• Have a game where the winner gets an extra orange, and the rest are shared equally.

Answer explanation

juicing and dividing the juice equally minimizes disparities and ensures that every child feels included

(Kayla F) Which continent has the most population in the world?

• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• Africa
• South America

Answer explanation

Asia is the most populous continent due to its rich historical development, with ancient civilizations like those in China and India supporting large populations for millennia. Fertile agricultural land, especially in river valleys, has enabled sustained food production. Additionally, rapid urbanization and economic growth in countries like China and India have attracted people to cities, further increasing population density. Cultural factors, including a preference for larger families, also contribute to higher birth rates in some regions.

(May F) Which of the following events typically occurs during the Winter Solstice?

• The start of summer
• The transition from autumn to winter
• The beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere
• The celebration of the harvest
• Gathering with family members

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

(Connie J) Which tool(s) can check the similarity of students' work for proper citation or potential plagiarism at HKU?

• Turnitin Draft Coach
• Grammarly
• Plagiarism Checker
• Turnitin
• PapersOwl

Answer explanation

Both Turnitin and Turnitin Draft Coach are correct. Turnitin offers Similarity Check on students' work for proper citation or potential plagiarism. Turnitin Draft Coach is a learning tool to perform prior checking on documents created using Microsoft Word Online at HKU. It includes three main functions: Similarity Check, Citation Check, and Grammar Guide.

(Sunny K) According to IFPI, Taylor Swift is the Biggest-Selling Global Recording Artist of the Year. The LP she released this year is?

• The Etheral Poets Department
• The E-Learning Department
• The Department
• The Tortured Poets Department
• The Tortured Listeners Department

(Timmy L) What is the structure of the earth?

• Only the crust
• only the crust and the mantle
• The crust, the mantle and the core
• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Earth is composed of several layers, each with distinct characteristics. The primary layers of the Earth, from the outermost layer to the innermost core, are as follows: Crust: The Earth's outermost layer is the crust, which is relatively thin compared to the other layers. It is divided into the continental crust (underlying land masses) and the oceanic crust (underlying ocean basins). Mantle: Beneath the crust lies the mantle, which is much thicker than the crust. The mantle is predominantly solid rock but can flow slowly over long periods of time, a phenomenon known as mantle convection. Outer Core: Below the mantle is the outer core, which is primarily composed of molten iron and nickel. The movement of this liquid metal is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field. Inner Core: At the center of the Earth is the inner core, a solid sphere composed mainly of iron and nickel under immense pressure. Despite being solid, the inner core is extremely hot due to the Earth's internal heat