Land facts
This is the largest continent on Earth.
Asia
This is the largest ocean on Earth
the Pacific Ocean
This mammal lays eggs instead of giving birth and is native to Australia.
the Platypus
this organ pumps blood throughout the human body.
Heart
True or False: Pluto is a planet
False
This desert in northern Africa is the largest hot desert in the world.
the Sahara Desert
his ocean predator is famous for having rows of replaceable teeth.
Shark
his animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans' that they can confuse forensic investigators.
the Koala
The average adult human has this many bones in their body.
206
How many moons does Mars have?
2 moons
This process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through wind, water, and temperature changes.
weathering
This is the deepest known part of the world's oceans.
the Mariana Trench
his bird is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching diving speeds of over 200 mph.
the Peregrine Falcon?
This is the largest organ in the human body
the skin
What planet is the hottest?
Venus
This layer of Earth lies between the crust and the core.
the mantle
More than half of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere is produced by these tiny ocean organisms.
phytoplankton
This tiny animal, also called a water bear, can survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and even the vacuum of space.
Tardigrade
This blood type is known as the universal donor for red blood cell transfusions
O negative.
How long is a day on Mercury?
59 Earth days.
This type of rock forms when magma or lava cools and solidifies.
the igneous rock
This layer of the ocean, between about 200 and 1,000 meters deep, is known as the "twilight zone."
the mesopelagic zone
This bird, native to New Zealand, has nostrils at the end of its beak.
Kiwi
This part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination.
the cerebellum
This astronaut was the second person to walk on the Moon and famously said, "Magnificent desolation."
Who is Buzz Aldrin?