Natural Disasters
What do scientists call a large snow slide down a mountain?
Avalanche
Which fish is known for being able to inflate itself into a ball shape when threatened?
Pufferfish
Which country is the origin of sushi?
Japan
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
One
What type of storm is also known as a typhoon or cyclone in different parts of the world?
A hurricane
What type of fish is Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo?
Clownfish
What fruit is dried to make raisins?
Grapes
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
Which sport uses a puck instead of a ball?
Hockey
What is the deadliest type of natural disaster in terms of average yearly deaths worldwide?
Flooding
Which fish can produce electricity strong enough to stun prey?
Electric Eel
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
Which sea creature has three hearts and blue blood?
Octopus
Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowl titles?
Patriots or Steelers
Which natural disaster buried the ancient city of Pompeii in A.D. 79?
Volcanic eruption
Which fish is considered the fastest swimmer in the ocean?
Sailfish
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Brazil
Which animal has eyes larger than its brain?
What is the maximum score in a single game of ten-pin bowling?
300
Which U.S. state experiences the most tornadoes each year?
Texas
Which prehistoric-looking fish can live for over 100 years and was once thought extinct until rediscovered in 1938?
Coelacanth
What type of nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
What animal can hold its breath longer than a dolphin—sometimes up to 7 hours?
Sloth
Which sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Biathlon