The Human Body
What are the bones in your chest that protect your heart & lungs?
The ribs
What protects the Earth from meteorites and radiation?
Atmosphere
What happens to the Eiffel tower during summer?
It expands!
What is the process called where plants create their own energy?
Photosynthesis
Which is hotter, the center of the earth or surface of the sun?
The center!
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin
What do you call a sudden burst of radiation coming from the sun?
Solar flare
What is denser- water or ice?
Water
What part of the plant keeps the plant stable and sucks up nutrients?
The roots
What do you call molten rock before it has erupted?
Magma
What makes up 60-70% of human body weight?
Water
How many planets are bigger than Earth?
What is the common name for hydrogen peroxide?
Bleach
What is the name of the study of plants?
Botany
Which group of islands was made from erupting volcanoes?
Hawaii
When might a person show rapid eye movement (REM)?
Sleep/ dreaming
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Mars and Jupiter
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
Where can we find up to 85% of plant life?
In the oceans
What do we call the waves produced by Earthquakes?
Seismic waves
What is the term for a series of uncontrollable intakes of air caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm?
Hiccups
How many moons are in our solar system? Hint: it's more than 50.
181
What is the only letter that doesn't appear on the periodic table!
J
What is the tallest species of grass?
Bamboo
How many active volcanoes are there worldwide? Hint: Between 1000 and 2000
1350