MOTHS
How many species of moths can be found in the US?
a) 8,000 b) 11,000 c) 14,000 d) 18,000
11,000
What US state produces the most cherries?
a) Florida b) California c) Michigan d) Georgia
Michigan
35,000 acres, 75% of US crop, 165 million pounds per year
What country produces most of the world's avocado crop?
a) USA b) Mexico c) Peru d) Brazil
Mexico
Cows can see in color, but which color is the most difficult for them?
a) Yellow b) Green c) Blue d) Red
Red
Yellow, Green, Blue are easier.
In how many of the world's 7 oceans can sharks be found?
a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) all 7
all 7
How fast does the world's fastest moth (Hawkmoth) fly?
a) 5.6 mph b) 15.3 mph c) 23.8 mph d) 33.7 mph
33.7 mph
What country is the largest producer of cherries in the world?
a) Japan b) USA c) Germany d) Turkey
Turkey
Named by Turkish town of Cerasus
What state grows 95% of the avocados produced in the US?
a) California b) Florida c) New Mexico d) Texas
California
From how far away can cows smell?
a) 300 feet b) 2.5 miles c) 6 miles d) 8 miles
5-6 miles
How many species of sharks are there?
a) 500 b) 600 c) 750 d) 1000
500 species
Why do moths have hairy bodies?
a) To retain internal body temp required for flight b) To deter predators c) To blend in with their environment d) To repel water
To retain internal body temperature required for flight
In what country are Cherry Blossoms the unofficial national flower?
a) China b) Japan c) Turkey d) USA
Japan
Represent beauty, courtesy, modesty, simplicity, spring, and the transience of life for it's short blooming season
What percentage of the calories in an avocado come from fat?
a) 30% b) 56% c) 77% d) 83%
77%
One of the highest-fat plants on the planet.
How much water does one cow drink each day?
a) 18-20 gallons b) 24-30 gallons c) 30-50 gallons d) 60-70 gallons
30-50 gallons
Same amount in a typical bathtub.
How many teeth does an average shark mouth contain in a lifetime?
a) 2,500 b) 8,000 c) 22,000 d) 30,000
30,000 teeth
What is the pellet-like excrement of a caterpillar called?
a) Dung b) Frass c) Spoor d) Skaint
Frass
How many cherry pies can be made from one cherry tree?
a) 13 b) 19 c) 28 d) 31
28 pies
7,000 cherries per tree, 250 per pie
How many pounds of guacamole are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday?
a) 3 million b) 18 million c) 38 million d) 53 million
53.5 million pounds
How much food does one cow eat in a day?
a) 20 pounds b) 30 pounds c) 40 pounds d) 50 pounds
40 pounds
Spend 8 hours/day eating
Sharks can sense 1 drop of blood in up to how many drops of water?
a) 1,000 b) 10,000 c) 100,000 d) 1 million
1 million
How do moths warm up their flight muscles?
a) By vibrating their wings b) By walking quickly c) By huddling together d) Nothing, it's not necessary
By vibrating their wings
What event is held in Eau Claire, Michigan, every year?
a) International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship b) National Cherry Pie Bake Off c) International Pie Eating Contest d) National Cherry Convention
International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship
Cherry Pit Spitting Capital of the World. Record is 93 feet, 6.5 inches.
What were avocados originally called in Jamaica in the 1600s?
a) Alligator Pears b) Pagua c) Cura d) Guacofruit
Alligator Pears
What percentage of humans' DNA is the same as cows'?
a) 20% b) 40% c) 60% d) 80%
80%
Social- form friendships, strong family ties. Show extreme excitement when let outdoors. Communicate with and without sound.
What are shark eggs commonly called?
a) pointer pouch b) mermaid's purse c) pods d) shivers
Mermaid's purses
Leathery pouch that protects a developing embryo.