Animals
Plants
Belize
Mayas
Ocean
100
Why are barn owls often harmed by humans?
An old wives tale claims that if you see or hear a barn owl outside your house it is a signal that death is near
100
What is poisonous about the black poisonwood?
The sap
100
What is the national animal of Belize?
Tapir
100
What animal was represented as the Sun God?
A Jaguar
100
What is a coral classified as?
Animal
200
What belizian animal is also known as the mountain cow?
Tapir
200
What qualities in trees do the yellow-headed parrots look for when nesting?
A tree that is about the size of one arm, a wide open view from predators, a spot 15-20 feet above the ground, and at least 100 feet away from other parrot's nests.
200
What country did Belize gain independence from?
Great Britain
200
What did the Maya structures look like back in the day compared to what they look like now?
The structures were often painted with color and they were more smooth
200
What is coral bleaching?
When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white
300
What Belizean animal was used as the T-rex noises in Jurassic Park?
Howler Monkeys
300
The cure to the black poisonwood is known as the tourist tree, why is it called that?
the tree's bark is red and peeling, like the skin of a sun burnt tourist
300
What are the top three spoken languages in Belize?
English, Spanish, and Creole
300
What did the Mayas use to make the ball used in their ball games?
Rubber from caoutchouc trees
300
What prevents erosion on the island of Caye Caulker
Mangroves
400
What is the local Belizian name for the Coati?
Quash
400
What percentage of the Pine Savanna make up Runaway Creek?
15%
400
What is the rival country of Belize?
Guatemala
400
What is the Maya site we visited called?
Xunantunich
400
What is the #1 predator of manatees?
Humans
500
Agouti
500
Mimosa plant
500
What is the capital of Belize?
Belmopan
500
According to the Maya number system, what would be the numerical value of three lines and four dots?
19
500
What is a fishery?
a place where fish are reared for commercial purposes.