Geography
True/False
Polar bears can only live in the Arctic region, not in the Antarctic.
TRUE
Peru shares a border with Venezuela. True or false?
False
True/False
It took eight months from start to finish to produce the 1959 Disney film, Sleeping Beauty.
False - It took eight years
Which of the following sports does not use a ball?
Golf, tennis, hockey, or baseball?
Hockey
Can elephants swim?
Yes
Which president is featured on the one-dollar bill?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) George Washington
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Ulysses S. Grant
B) George Washington
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific
With how many bricks is the Empire State Building made of?
A.) 100 million B.) 5 million C.) 20 million D.)10 million
10 million
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
B. Mars
Which natural process turns liquid water into vapor?
A. Freezing
B. Condensing
C. Evaporating
D. Melting
Answer: C. Evaporating
What was Marilyn Monroe’s natural hair color?
Red
The Olympics are held every how many years?
2
How many legs does a lobster have?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 6
D. 12
10
Which president was known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) George Washington
C) James Madison
D) John Jay
C) James Madison
The first issue of TV Guide was published in February of which decade?
A. 1940s
B. 1950s
C. 1960s
D. 1970s
B. 1950s
What does come down but never goes up?
Rain
How many time zones does Russia have?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 2
D) 11
D. 11
Which sense is most closely linked to memory?
A. Sight
B. Touch
C. Hearing
D. Smell
Answer: D. Smell
Which villain is known for saying the following: “Why So Serious?”
The Joker
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
A) Hank Aaron
B) Willie Mays
C) Jackie Robinson
D) Babe Ruth
C) Jackie Robinson
Which bird is often a symbol of wisdom?
A. Eagle
B. Owl
C. Raven
D. Hawk
Answer: B. Owl
Who was the first President of the United States?
A) John Adams
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) George Washington
D) James Madison
C) George Washington
. Presidents’ Day was originally meant to honor:
A. All U.S. presidents
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington
D. The Founding Fathers
C. George Washington
Where were the fortune cookies invented?
San Francisco
Which country is also called The Netherlands?
Holland
What is the main source of energy for Earth?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. The Sun
D. Electricity
Answer: C. The Sun
Who plays the lead role of the accident-prone Clark Griswold in the 1989 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation''?
Chevy Chase
How many points is a touchdown worth?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 7
D) 10
Answer: B) 6
What do scientists call animals that live both on land and in water?
A. Reptiles
B. Mammals
C. Amphibians
D. Fish
Answer: C. Amphibians
Which president resigned from office?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Gerald Ford
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Lyndon Johnson
A) Richard Nixon
February is the shortest month due to changes made by which ancient civilization?
A. Greek
B. Egyptian
C. Roman
D. Chinese
Roman
How many years old is the world's oldest tree?
A)3573 B) 4853 C)2518 D)5738
4,853 years old
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
A) Alps
B) Andes
C) Rockies
D) Himalayas
Answer: D) Himalayas
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A. Gold
B. Iron
C. Quartz
D. Diamond
Answer: D. Diamond
Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What country has competed the most times in the Summer Olympics yet hasn’t won a gold medal?
A) DRC B) Canada C) Ghana D) Thailand E) The Philippines F) Ethiopia
The Philippines
What do we call animals that eat only plants?
A. Carnivores
B. Omnivores
C. Herbivores
D. Predators
Answer: C. Herbivores
Which president is on the penny?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Franklin Roosevelt
B) Abraham Lincoln
. Which major sporting event is often held in February?
A. World Series
B. Super Bowl
C. Stanley Cup Finals
D. NBA Finals
B. Super Bowl
In one day, one large tree can lift up to ___ gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air.
A) 100 B) 75 C) 50 D) 10 E) 150
A) 100