SCIENCE
What two elements make up water?
What is their chemical formula?
Hydrogen & Oxygen
H2O
Around what % of kids suffer from food allergies?
Adults = around 2%
kids = around 8%
The United states is the 4th largest country in the world by land area and 3rd by population.
The word engineer comes from a Latin word meaning ___.
"cleverness"
What type of animal can produce the loudest sound?
*Hint: This animal lives in the ocean and their sounds can be heard from almost 500 miles away.
The Blue Whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal. At 188 decibels, the noise can be detected over about 497 miles away.
Water covers ___ % of Earth's surface
70%
True or False: Antibiotics are useful in fighting off bacteria and viruses.
False. Antibiotics only help fight off bacteria.
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
American Neil Armstrong (July 21, 1969)
Engineers solve practical problems by applying these two types of knowledge.
Mathematical & Scientific Knowledge
Sharks do not have bones. Their skeleton is made up of ___ instead.
Cartilage
What are the three largest oceans in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Are red or white blood cells created in the marrow of your bones?
Red blood cells
The Declaration of Independence was issued on what day and in the year of ___.
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was issued, establishing the United States of America.
Why do golf balls have dimples?
Golf balls have dimples because they help reduce drag, this allows the ball to fly further than a smooth ball would.
Cows have 3 stomachs.
How many stomachs do sheep have?
4
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River, which is about 2,340 miles long
What are two examples of iron rich foods?
Red meat & tofu
What is the tallest mountain in the United States?
What state is it located in?
The tallest mountain the United States is Mt. McKinley.
Mt. McKinley is in the state of Alaska it reaches 20,320 ft. and is (6,194 m) above sea level.
What are three types of engineers?
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
True or False: When a snake closes its eyes, it can still see through its eyelids.
True
Water freezes and 32F
At what temperature does salt water freeze at?
28.4F
About how many hours does it take for the body to digest food?
About 12 hours
What are the three most popular sports in the United States?
American football
Baseball
Basketball
The Panama Canal.
The building of the Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, was one of the most difficult engineering projects ever.
What are the two types of elephants?
Asian Elephant
African Elephant