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How should you greet a mountain lion?
Very carefully
Do icebergs come in all shapes and sizes?
Yes/true
What are bats known to carry?
Rabies
Did poor people have the opportunity to ride the Hindenburg?
No/False
Which animal is known for its long neck and spots on its fur?
Giraffe
What is a mountain lions favorite snack?
Deer
What is the name of the ship that an iceberg took down?
The Titanic
What 2 gases threaten spelunkers?
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
What gas was used to fill the Hindenburg?
Hydrogen
What small, colorful insect (bug) is known for its ability to fly?
Butterfly
Up to what speed can a mountain lion reach?
45mph
What location is a happy home to icebergs?
North Atlantic/Antartica
What virus do fruit bats carry?
Ebola
How many safe trips did the Hindenburg make across the Atlantic?
17 trips
What is the primary food for pandas?
Bamboo
How long ago was the mountain lion driven from the Eastern United States?
About 100 years ago
What percent of the icebergs mass lurks below the surface?
90%
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
Can’t smell/taste/see
What gas is used today to fill blimps?
Helium
Which insect is famous for its ability to produce light?
Firefly
What are the rumors about mountain lions in the eastern United States?
There are unconfirmed sightings that mountain lions are making a return.
What size does an iceberg have to be to be considered an iceberg?
16 feet
What are 3 things that spelunkers exploring?
Mineral formations, closed ecosystems, and paleontological remains.
How many people were killed in the Hindenburg tragedy?
36 people. 35 on board and 1 person on ground
What is the world's flightless and largest bird?
Ostrich