Famous People
Ancient Myths
Figurative Language
Potpourri
Weather Oh Weather
100
This semitransparent gemstone that often features varied colors against a light or dark background was found by a boy named Willie Hutchinson. Which led to this desert being known as the capital of the world of this gemstone.
What are opals?
100
This large animal was easily snared by Loki but failed to cook in the cauldron.
What is an Ox?
100
In the story, "100 Coconuts and a Top Hat", the top hat symbolized this.
What is authority and an agreement between the Chief and the Spanish governor.
100
On the surface of the ground as well as beneath the grass and pavement, ants are silently communicating by using motion and touch and—amazingly—by sprinkling _______________ on the ground for other ants to follow.
What are chemical trails? or Tiny drops of chemicals
100
These people have been forced to leave their homes and look for new ones, all because of long-term changes in weather
Who are climate refugees?
200
Owen the Hippo's best friend.
Who is Mzee the tortoise?
200
In the Ki'ch'e Maya Creation Story this feathered creature helped the Maker bring light into the world and create all things.
What is a serpent?
200
The meaning of the idiom, "Walk in the park".
What is something that is very easy to do or pleasant?
200
In the Sahara the surface temperature can reach this degrees Fahrenheit.
What is 172 degrees Fahrenheit.
200
The United Nations has even called the current drought in this African country the worst humanitarian disaster in the world
Where is Somalia?
300
The chief who saved the people of Satawal after the typhoon destroyed their island.
Who is Chief Aghurubw?
300
This brother of Aino loved to brag and promised his sister to wed the wizard Vainamoinen.
Who is Joukahainen?
300
How their hearts leaped within them when the hawk appeared is an example of this literary device.
What is personification.
300
This special “voice box” that allows birds to make an amazing variety of sounds—whistles, warbles, cheeps, chirps, trills, hoos, coos, and caws—to name just a few.
What is the syrinx?
300
In the neighboring Namib Desert, where less than an inch of rain falls each year, the people “harvest” this as it rolls in from the Atlantic Ocean
What is fog?
400
The explorer who discovered America
Who is Lief Erickson?
400
The important figure in Navajo mythology. She taught the people how to weave and was the grandmother to the Hero Twins.
Who is Spider Woman?
400
Psst and Ow! are both this literary device.
What is Onomatopoeia?
400
Most homes in Iceland are warmed by this natural source of energy.
What is Geothermal Heat?
400
This barren desert located in Southern Australia where the people live underground has a landscape that people compare to a moonscape.
Where is Coober Pedy?
500
This Mongol ruler had his plans to conquer Japan thwarted twice by a typhoon.
Who is Kublai Khan?
500
The character Iktome, friend to the selfish coyote was not a human but actually a
What is a Spider-Man?
500
The first sightings of this bird, is a symbol of the new season for Icelanders.
What is the Golden Plover bird?
500
The capital city Reykjavik is located in this chilly European country.
Where is Iceland?