Riddles
Mary’s father has five daughters: Nana, Nene, Nini, Nono, and ____?
Mary
The number of faces on a cube.
6
The red color of Mars comes from this chemical element.
Iron (Rust)
I’m part scientist, part detective — I study fingerprints, DNA, and clues. Who am I?
Forensic scientist
This skill helps you work well with others on group projects.
Teamwork (or collaboration)
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with sound. What am I?
Echo
How many degrees are in a straight line?
180
This system in the body defends you against viruses and bacteria.
Immune system
A pilot flies 800 km in 2 hours. What is their average speed?
400 km/h
If you can speak more than one language, you’re considered this.
Bilingual (or multilingual)
What begins with an E, ends with an E, and contains just one letter?
Envelope
What is the smallest prime number?
2
The only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Mercury
These scientists study ancient human tools and bones to learn about history.
Archaeologist
This skill involves managing time and tasks effectively.
Organization (or time management)
What has a head and a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
Penny
I am an odd number. Take away one letter, and I become even. What number am I?
7
When two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom combine, you get this.
Water (H2O)
Albert Einstein’s famous career was in this field.
Physics
This word describes the ability to adjust to new technology or situations.
Adaptability
I have keys but no locks, space but no rooms, you can enter but can’t go outside. What am I?
Keyboard
What is the least you need to solve for the volume of a cylinder?
The radius, and the height of the cylinder
The pH of a neutral substance like pure water.
7
A pharmacist fills 250 mg capsules. If a patient needs 2g per day, how many capsules do they take?
8 capsules
This kind of unpaid training lets you learn skills for a future career.
Internship.