Animals
Funny Riddles
Natural Wonders
Earth
100

This large African animal has a horn on its nose and thick skin.
Hint: Its name means "nose horn."

What is a rhinoceros?

100

What kind of tree fits in your hand?

A palm tree.

100

This South American river is the second longest in the world but carries the most water.
Hint: It runs through the rainforest.

What is the Amazon River?

100

This natural phenomenon causes shaking of the ground, especially near fault lines.
Hint: Plates cause it when they move.

What is an earthquake?

200

This ocean mammal can weigh up to 100 tons and is the largest animal on Earth.
Hint: It’s bigger than any dinosaur ever was.

What is a blue whale?

200

I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen.
Hint: It hasn’t happened yet.

The future.

200

This salty body of water is so dense you float without trying.
Hint: It’s found between Jordan and Israel.

What is the Dead Sea?

200

The Earth's core is made mostly of this metal.
Hint: It’s also used to make nails and tools.

What is iron?

300

This bird of prey is known for its incredible eyesight and is a national symbol of the USA.
Hint: It’s often seen soaring high.

What is a bald eagle?

300

What kind of band never plays music?
Hint: It holds things together.

A rubber band.

300

This mountain is the tallest in the world, located between Nepal ,China and india.
Hint: Many climbers dream of reaching its summit.

What is Mount Everest?

300

The equator divides the Earth into these two halves.
Hint: North and ____?

What is the Southern Hemisphere?

400

Orcas are highly social and communicate using this.
Hint: It involves sounds like whistles and clicks.

What is echolocation (or vocal calls)?

400

What has a bed but never sleeps, and runs but never walks?
Hint: It flows and might lead to a lake.

A river.

400

This volcanic mountain in Japan is sacred and perfectly cone-shaped.
Hint: It’s snow-capped and very famous in paintings.

What is Mount Fuji?

400

This colorful atmospheric effect usually appears after rain.
Hint: It has 7 colors.

What is a rainbow?

500

This slow animal carries its house on its back.
Hint: It leaves a slimy trail.

What is a snail?

500

What kind of dog has no tail and never barks?
Hint: Think cards, not animals.

A hot dog.

500

This South American mountain range is the longest continental range in the world.
Hint: It runs along the western edge of the continent.

What are the Andes Mountains?

500

What is the name for the swirling storms over the ocean?
Hint: They can also be called typhoons or cyclones.

What is a hurricane?

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