Animal Groups
What is a group of elephants called?
A herd
The Great Wall was built in this country
China
What is the driest major desert in North America?
The Mojave Desert
This ancient sporting event was revived in 1896 and is often held during summer.
The Olympic Games
This animal can regrow lost arms and has no brain or heart.
Starfish
What is a group of wolves called?
A pack
This invention by Alexander Graham Bell changed communication forever.
The telephone
This phrase describes very heavy rain: "It's raining cats and _____."
Dogs
This flower is often associated with summer gardens and is also the state flower of Kansas.
The Sunflower
This animal is known as the “unicorn of the sea” because of its long tusk.
The narwhal
What is a group of frogs called?
An army
This ship carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620.
The Mayflower
This type of storm can produce hail, lightning, and strong winds.
Thunderstorm
This event marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The summer solstice
Animals with backbones are called
vertebrates
What is a group of zebras called?
A Dazzle
This purchase in 1803 nearly doubled the size of the United States
Louisiana
The instrument that measures air pressure
Barometer
This sport is often called “America’s pastime” and is played during the summer season.
Baseball
This animal is known for solving problems and is considered one of the smartest birds.
A crow
What is a group of monkeys called?
A troop
This state was the last to join the United States.
Hawaii
Weather balloons collect information about the upper
Atmosphere
This famous California theme park opened in 1955 during the summer.
Disneyland
This animal’s call is called a “bellow.”
A bull