To the ends of the Earth
Mimics and Gimmicks
I’m Beary Weary of that…
Science Rocks
The Pond of Pondering
100

What is the spherical map of Earth often on a stand called?

What is a Globe?

100

These cartoon-like artists, common in France are known for acting silently

What are Mimes?

100

This animal may have a type of bamboo eating bear in its name but it is no bear what is it?

What is a Red Panda?

100

Which of Earth’s spheres are rocks part of?

What is the Geosphere?

100

A triangular stretch of marsh where a river flushes into the ocean

What is a Delta?

200

In the North Pole and South Pole there are spectacular natural lights many nights, in the North Pole they are Aurora Borealis, but what are they called in the South Pole?

What is Aurora Australis?

200

This is the name for animals that use acting as other animals as a defense (it is a type of camouflage)

What is Mimickry?

200

This animal is known for living deep in the ocean, and being nearly indestructible, but bears don’t live in the abyss zone, so what is this?

What is a Water Bear?

200

Soil has components from all spheres of the Earth, rocks from the (blank)sphere (don’t think I’ll give an answer away that easily), water from the hydrosphere, carbon from the atmosphere, but what does it have from the biosphere?

What is bacteria?

200

A shallow stretch of Ocean, separated by most sides of the rest of the Ocean by land

What is a Bay?

300

In what ancient civilization was the Earth first deduced to be a sphere 

What is Ancient Greece?

300

Is it a rattlesnake or is it something else? This type of snake looks like a rattlesnake and can shake it’s tail in leaves to mimic the sound of a rattle, but its not a rattlesnake what is it?

What is a Bull Snake?

300

The Giant Panda is often said to not be a true bear, but it is in this family therefore it is a true bear, what is the family?

What is Ursidae?

300

Due to reactions in this rock and the sun, the Taj Mahal can change color throughout the day

What is Marble?

300

A small, thin stretch of water going through land, often artificial 

What is a Canal?

400

Which Ancient Philosopher and Scientist found that since the Earth cast a round shadow on the moon, that it is a sphere?

Who is Aristotle?

400

A Harvestman is mimicking what type of animal 

What are Spiders?

400

This animal is often called a “bearcat” but it is not Bear nor cat, what species of animal is it?

What is a Binturong? (famous for smelling like movie popcorn)

400

This mineral has a white color, and an odd set of letters, though it is not a rock as many say

What is Quartz?

400

A type of swamp, often thick and muddy, and a synonym of marsh

What is a Bog?

500

What famous 1800s “Scientist” was famous for trying to convince people that the earth was flat as much of a joke for publicity?

Who is Parallax?

500

Some animals are able to detach their tails and grow them back, but this animal can even regrow its spine what is it?

What is an Axolotl?

500

While it’s nickname is a Honey Bear it is not a bear, so what is it?

What is a Kinkajou?

500

This is famous for having a vibrant pinkish-purple color, but it is not a rock, but a mineral and a variant of Quartz, what is it?

What is an Amethyst?

500

A saltwater river, a source of water that is mostly inland, and is a river, but salty

What is an estuary?

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