ocean
What sea animal has white dots?
wale shark
This is the continent where
You can find the amazon
rain forest
south america!
This is the primary characteristic that defines all deserts, whether they are hot or cold.
a lack of rain (or low precipitation)
What were the towers called
collapsed from airplanes
The twin towers
This ancient fortification was built to protect China from northern invaders.
Great Wall of China
What mammal is grey and lives in the ocean
a dolphin
This massive river, the second-longest in the world, flows right through the middle of the Amazon.
Amazon River
Although many think of hot sand, this continent is actually considered the largest desert on Earth because it receives very little precipitation.
Antarctica
What city where the towers
in
New york city
In 1949, this city was officially made the capital of the People's Republic of China.
Beijing
What is the name of the groups that dolphins live in
pod's
The Amazon is home to millions of species of insects, fish, and birds, a variety of life known by this 12-letter scientific term.
Emergent Layer
Covering much of North Africa, this is the largest hot desert in the world.
Sahara
This river flows south through eastern New York and forms the border between New York City and New Jersey.
Hudson River
This was used to bring goods such as silk into Europe and trade for other things
Silk Road
This is the measurement of how much salt is dissolve
In a certain amount of water
salinity!
Although the Amazon spans nine countries, roughly 60% of the entire rain forest is located within this single South American nation.
Brazil?
This South American desert is considered the driest non-polar place on Earth, with some weather stations having never recorded rain.
Atacama Desert
Before European settlers arrived, the Lenape people called the island of Manhattan by this name, meaning "hilly island".
Manahatta
This 20th-century leader preceded Xi Jinping as President of China and general secretary of the CCP.
Hu Jintao
This massive marine mammal
Is the largest animal to ever live
On earth even bigger than any
dinosaur?
Blue whale!
This is the tallest layer of the rainforest, where scattered giant trees poke out above the rest of the forest to reach the most sunlight.
Emergent Layer
Deserts are often found on the "dry side" of a mountain range because the mountains block rain clouds from passing over. What is the name of this two-word weather phenomenon?
rain shadow
This iconic 102-story skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan was the world's tallest building for 40 years and is known for its colorful lights that change for different holidays.
Empire State Building
Archaeologists believe this first emperor commissioned thousands of life-sized clay soldiers for his tomb to protect him in the afterlife and secure his legacy.
Qin Shi Huangdi