flora
What part of the plant grows into the fruit?
flowers. Botanically speaking, all true fruits come from flowers
Why do otters hold hands in the water?
So they won’t drift apart while sleeping
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean at a whopping 60 million sq ft
What variety of quartz is pink and seems to be named after a red flower with prickly stems?
Rose Quartz
Do we border the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean
What type of tree grows acorns?
Oak trees
What is the difference between an African and Asian elephant?
Their ears! African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants
Roughly what percentage of Earth is covered in oceans?
Roughly 70%
What is the hardest natural substance on earth?
Diamonds!
What is the official state bird of Massachusetts?
The official state bird of Massachusetts is the Black-capped Chickadee
What flower is the national flower of Japan?
Sakura, also known as cherry blossom
What bird can fly backwards?
Humming birds are the only birds capable of flying backwards
How many miles deep is the worlds deepest oceanic trench Mariana Trench? For reference Mount Everest is approximately 5.5 miles tall.
7 miles deep
What are the three scientific categories of rock?
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
Massachusetts is the largest growers and distributor of what fruit?
Cranberries
Why do onions make people cry when cut open?
Slicing them breaks their cell walls, releasing sulfur containing gas. This gas hits the moisture in your eyes, making you tear up.
How many legs does a lobster have (yes including the claws)?
10 legs
According to scientists, what is the biggest threat to our oceans?
Climate change. As the planet’s largest heat sink, the ocean absorbs over 90% of excess global warming heat. This drives widespread marine heatwaves, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification, altering marine chemistry and destroying habitats.
What highly valued mineral caused Americans to rush to California in 1848 in hopes of making a fortune?
Gold! The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California
What is the largest river in Massachusetts?
The Connecticut River which is also the longest river in New England
What is the fastest growing plant on earth?
Bamboo! It is capable of shooting up nearly a meter (over 3 feet) in a single day
What bird is the national symbol of New Zealand?
A kiwi bird
The sperm whale is our planets second largest animal. What other Amazing feature is it known for?
It’s the loudest animal on the planet, it can even use its loud click to kill its prey.
The Earth is divided into four major layers based on their chemical composition. Name them.
the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core
Massachusetts’ name might come from the Massachusett tribe, whose name can be translated to which phrase:
A. Near the great hill
B. Where the river flows
C. The grass plains
D. Abundant coast
Near the great hill, which refers to the Blue Hills southwest of Boston