a favorite game in Russia, that we played in class
chess
what is the red circle on the flag for?
sun
Capital city of Japan
Tokyo
What do we call where the land and ocean meet?
beach
Where is most tundra located?
Above the Arctic circle, tops of tall mountains
capital of Russia
Moscow
What type of land form is Japan?
an island
bike, train, car
Two main kinds of beaches?
rocky and sandy
Russia, Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Greenland
How do the Russians celebrate Women's day?
The men and boys do extra chores and give gifts to the women in their lives, offices and schools are closed.
What is the art of paper folding called?
origami
What are really speedy trains in Japan called?
bullet trains
What are some animals you would see at a beach ecosystem?
answers vary
What does a plant that is ephemeral mean?
Plants with an accelerated life cycle
What animal did Russia send into space before any people?
a dog named Laika
most common food in the Japanese diet?
rice
What is considered to be a strong and brave fish? They make paper banners in these shapes especially for Children's Day.
carp or koi
What is a tidal pool?
areas that fill with water when the tide is high and stay filled when the tide goes out
What is a tundra?
areas that are treeless, with long cold winters and cool summers
What are the two birthdays a child gets to celebrate?
on their birth day and on their saint day
by bowing
What are the traditional robes called that the women wear?
kimono
Name 3 oceans!
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
answers may vary