Anatomy
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Animals
Final Jeopardy
100
When might a person show rapid eye movement (REM)?
During Sleep
During REM sleep, the eyes move frequently, with one source indicating an average of approximately 954 eye movements per hour
100
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
Each year, an average of 600 to 800 people attempt to climb Mount Everest.
Approximately 7,120 different people have successfully climbed to the summit of Mount Everest,
100
What is BCs national flower?
The dogwood
The Pacific Dogwood was chosen as British Columbia's provincial flower in 1956 due to its beauty, resilience, and deep connection to the province's forests. A key factor in its official selection was its use as a symbol during World War II, when women's groups sold dogwood lapel pins to raise money for soldiers overseas.
100
What is the largest mammal?
A whale
100
What colour is a Giraffe’s tongue?
Blue/Purple
200
What battery-powered board game has pieces called “bread basket,” “spare ribs,” “water on the knee,” and “funny bone?”
Operation
The game's prototype was invented in 1964 by University of Illinois industrial-design student John Spinello, who sold his rights to renowned toy designer Marvin Glass for $500 and the promise of a job upon graduation, which was not fulfilled. Initially produced by Milton Bradley in 1965, Operation is currently produced by Hasbro, with an estimated franchise worth $40 million.
200
What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge took just over four years to build, with construction beginning on January 5, 1933, and ending when it opened to traffic on May 29, 1937.
200
What do insects get from flowers?
Pollen
Insects use pollen as a primary food source, with many species relying on it for essential protein, lipids, and other nutrients, especially for feeding larvae. In return for this nutrition, insects transfer pollen between plants, a process called pollination,
200
What does the bat use to navigate and locate its prey?
Echolocation.
It sends out a series of high-frequency sound waves that humans can’t hear – the ultrasound.
The sound waves bounce back when it hits an object, and bats use their ears to receive the returning sound waves, make out where things are in their path, and find their prey.
300
What was the approximate height of the tallest human ever?
The tallest human ever recorded is Robert Wadlow, who reached a height of 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) before his death at age 22. His extreme height was caused by hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, which produced an abnormally high level of human growth hormone.
300
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest on Earth, covering over 30% of the planet's surface and containing the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on the planet. It is home to more than 25,000 islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and is the site of the "Ring of Fire," a zone of intense seismic and volcanic activity. Despite its name, meaning "peaceful," the Pacific is subject to earthquakes, tsunamis, and the formation of large garbage patches due to its currents.
300
What can an orchid grow without having?
Soil. Many orchids can grow without soil, as the majority are epiphytes that naturally grow on other plants. Instead of soil, they are typically grown in a coarse, airy "media" that allows for good drainage and air circulation, such as fir bark, sphagnum moss, or lava rock.
300
What is a female elephant called?
A cow
A male elephant is called a bull.
400
What makes up to 60% of human body weight?
Water
Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. According to Mitchell and others (1945), the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.
400
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is is home to an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire. 6-meter long, gold-leaf-covered statue is 15 meters high
400
What colour is the rarest
rose?
The rarest naturally occurring rose is the Black Rose of Halfeti, which grows exclusively in the village of Halfeti, Turkey. While it appears black in the summer, its true color is a very dark crimson
400
This animal has a shell and can sleep for 3 years straight.
A snail
some snails can enter a state of dormancy called hibernation or estivation that can last for up to three years. This is a survival tactic to wait out harsh conditions like extreme cold (hibernation) or hot, dry weather (estivation). During this time, the snail seals itself inside its shell with a protective layer of mucus and slows its metabolism significantly.
500
How many vital organs does a person have?
There are five vital organs in the human body: the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. These are essential for survival, and without them, a person cannot live.
500
What country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
Canada has an estimated 2 million lakes, which is more than any other country in the world. Some estimates suggest there could be up to 3 million lakes with names and even more if smaller ponds are included. The exact number is difficult to count precisely because the definition of a "lake" can be subjective and depends on factors like size and water levels.
500
Van Gogh's 1888 famous painting is of what yellow flowers?
Sunflowers Van Gogh used a limited palette, focusing almost entirely on variations of yellow to demonstrate how a single color could create a rich and eloquent image. The paintings are filled with various shades of yellow, from deep ochre to pale lemon, that seem to pulse with light and energy.
500
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
A lobster has 10 legs, not 8. As decapods ("ten-footed"), their five pairs of legs include the front pair of large claws and four pairs of walking legs.
600
What is the main function of the eyebrow?
Eyebrows protect the eyes by deflecting sweat, rain, dirt, and debris, while also helping to shade the eyes from bright sunlight.
600
What is the name of the river that flows through the Brazil rainforest?
The Amazon
600
If a flower blooms more than once, what is it known as?
Perennial
600
Are snakes poisonous?
No.
There is no such thing as a poisonous snake. Some snakes are venomous, and some are not.
The difference between being poisonous and being venomous is whether an injection is needed. If an animal is poisonous, it releases toxins as a self-defense mechanism (like when you eat it or attack it), like poisonous frogs and insects, and you could be poisoned by simply touching the poison.
On the other hand, if an animal is venomous, it has to be injected through a sting or bite into a wound, like venomous snakes or scorpions, and you won’t get poisoned if you touch or even touch drink their venom.