Animal Facts
The only mammal that can fly is...
a bat
The Earth's path around the Sun is called its
Orbit
What are White River Schools 5 values/principles?
Enjoyment, Achievement, Collaborative Community, Safety, Compassion
What percentage of plastic ends up recylced?
Only 8.7%
What's the most famous fish in the ocean?
The STAR fish.
A grizzly bear's bite is so strong that it can crush...
a bowling ball.
Earth is the _____ planet from the Sun.
Third
What is the middle school counselors name?
Ms. Reilly
The U.S. generates _____ pounds of waste per person per day.
4.9 lbs
Why did the farmer plant a seed in his pond?
He was trying to grow a WATER melon.
Humans share what percent of chimpanzee DNA?
98.8%
Earth's surface is ___% water.
71%
How does paying for lunch work in middle school?
You get the first meal for free, any seconds you must buy.
Give three examples of man made air pollution.
Emissions from factories, cars, planes, or aerosol cans. Second hand smoke. Burning of fossil fuels.
How can you tell the ocean is friendly?
It WAVES.
A group of flamingos is called
a flamboyance
How many moons does Earth have?
1
Name four teachers at White River School (who don't teach in fifth grade)
....
Name 3 materials that can be recycled
paper, plastic, glass, or aluminum
Where did the killer whale go to get braces?
The OCRA-dontist.
What animal can see with their eyes closed?
Snakes
The sun rises in the ____ and sets in the ____.
In middle school you must do band OR _____.
Chorus.
The largest accumulation of plastic debris in the ocean is how big?
Twice the size of Texas (it is called The Great Pacific Garbage Patch)
What creature is smarter than a talking parrot?