The Natural World
Creepy Creatures
Forces of Nature
Builders of Bhutan
100
Which planet in our solar system is famous for its rings?
Saturn
100
In Bhutanese mythology, this large snow creature is said to roam the high Himalayas.
Yeti/Migoi
100
What is the star nearest to Earth?
The Sun
100
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bhutan?
Lyonchen Jigme Palden Dorji
200
Which part of the plant carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
Xylem
200
This mythical creature is also known as the “king of serpents,” and is thought to kill with a single glance.
Basilisk
200
What is the force between electrically charged particles?
Electromagnetic force
200
Who was the first democratically elected Minister of Education?
Thakur S. Powdyel
300
Which natural phenomenon is caused by the refraction of light in water droplets?
Rainbow
300
What is this animal?
Anglerfish
300
What force is responsible for holding planets in orbit around the sun?
Gravitational Force
300
RENEW is a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and children. Who is the founder of RENEW?
Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck
400
What natural phenomenon is measured by the Richter scale?
The magnitude of earthquakes
400
How large is the average deep sea cockroach?
A. 0.5 inches B. 5 inches C. 10 inches D. 20 inches
D. 20 inches
400
In a game of tug-of-war, if both teams pull with equal force, what is the net force?
Zero
400
This person was Bhutan's first trained journalist who became founder, then managing director and editor in chief of Kuensel, Bhutan's national newspaper.
Dasho Kinley Dorji
500
What is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans, located in the pacific ocean?
The Mariana Trench
500
Which mythical Egyptian creature is known to ask you riddles before granting entry?
Sphinx
500
What kinds of materials are used as conductors in electronic devices?
Semiconductors
500
Who is the ambassador of Bhutan to India?
Major General Vetsop Namgyel