Wild Animals!
What is the largest type of bear?
A. Sloth Bear
B. Black Bear
C. Polar Bear
D. Grizzly Bear
What is C. The Polar Bear! Did you know their fur isn’t white — it’s translucent! Their fur is made of two layers: a short undercoat and long guard hairs that reflect sunlight, giving them a white appearance. Underneath is black skin, which helps absorb heat
Which plant is known to help soothe sunburns?
What is Aloe Vera! Aloe was used for over 6,000 years by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, and Native Americans. Ancient Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality” and used it in beauty and medicine.
Which of the following is Papua New Guineas Longest River?
A. The Amazon River
B. The Sepik River
C. The Yellow River
D. The Mekong River
What is B. The Sepik River. It stretches over 600 miles!
A special characteristic that helps an animal survive. For example, a chameleon changes colors to blend into its environment is called...
What is an Adaptation! Adaptations evolve over generations, which can lead to rapid or slow changes. The peppered moth changed color during the Industrial Revolution to match soot-covered trees, showing how quickly adaptations can evolve!
What or who is featured on the Washington State Flag?
What is a portrait of George Washington, on a dark green field with optional gold fringe. The flag of Washington consists of the state's seal. It is the only U.S. state flag with a green field, as well as the only state flag with the likeness of a U.S. president.
Californian and Stellar's are common types of what animal?
What is a Sea-Lion! Sea lions belong to the family Otariidae, meaning “eared seals,” because they have visible external ear flaps, unlike true seals, which have small ear openings
Which carnivorous plant is known for it's snap trap mechanism?
What is the Venus fly trap! Venus flytraps are carnivorous, not insectivorous — they can digest meat, including small animals like frogs, rodents, or even birds, though this is rare in the wild.
What river carved the Grand Canyon?
What is The Colorado River! This river supplies water to seven U.S. States and parts of Mexico, and carved the Grand Canyon over the course of 70 million years!
What is the name for the non-mutual relationship between species, where one species benefits at the expense of the other?
What is Parasitism or what is a parasite! A common example of parasites include fleas, ticks, lice, and tapeworms.
What is the Washington State Animal?
What is the Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus), designated as the state endemic mammal in 2009.
Both genders of what animal have antlers?
What is a Reindeer! Reindeer are herbivores, eating grasses, mosses, lichens, and mushrooms up to 8 kg a day!
Which plant is known as the king of herbs?
What is Basil! Basil’s name comes from the Greek basilikon, meaning “royal.” In ancient Greece, it was believed to have grown at the site where the Holy Cross was discovered, and in Hinduism, it’s called tulsi (“the incomparable one”) and is considered sacred
What series of large lakes in North America hold about 21% of the planet's surface fresh water?
What is The Great Lakes! These lakes hold about 21% of the world’s surface fresh water and 84% of North America’s. Lake Superior alone could cover all of North and South America with one foot of water.
Iguazú Falls, one of the world's most spectacular waterfall systems, is located on the Iguazú River that forms a border between Argentina and what Portuguese-speaking country?
What is Brazil! Iguazu Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its outstanding natural beauty and ecological significance.
What is the Washington State Flower?
What is The Coast Rhododendron. Also called the Pacific rhododendron or big leaf rhododendron, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower to enter a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were considered, but the choice narrowed to clover and the rhododendron. Voting booths were set up across the state, and the rhododendron won.
How many bones does a cat have in it's body?
What is 230! More than the adult human body at 206 bones, cats have 230 bones making up their tiny bodies!
What plant can live for over 1,000 years?
A. Big Leaf Maple Trees
B. Viburnum Shrub
C. Tulip bulb
D. Bristlecone Pine Tree
What is D. The Bristlecone pine! The Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) is the oldest known living organism, with some individuals exceeding 5,000 years in age. The oldest verified specimen, Methuselah, is over 4,800 years old and lives in the White Mountains of California.
Which river in North America generates the most hydroelectric power?
What is The Columbia River generates more hydroelectric power than any other North American river, producing about 44% of the nation’s hydroelectric power
Sometimes called "rainforests of the sea," what is the name for the type of underwater ecosystem that occupies less than 0.1% of the world's ocean area but provides a home for more than 25% of marine species?
What are coral reefs? Corals are animals, not plants: They are colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps, related to sea anemones and jellyfish. They secrete calcium carbonate skeletons that build the reef structure
What is the Washington State Bird?
What is the Willow Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), also known as the American goldfinch or wild canary.
In 1928: Schoolchildren voted for the meadowlark, but it was already a state bird in seven other states. In 1931: The Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs voted for the goldfinch over other candidates. In 1951: Schoolchildren voted again, and the Legislature made the goldfinch the unanimous state bird
Rooks are members of which animal family?
What are Crows! Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) and carrion crows (Corvus corone) are both members of the genus Corvus and share many similarities, so young rooks can look like young crows at first glance
Which tree's fruit is the largest in the world?
What is Jackfruit! Some jackfruits can weigh upwards of 80 pounds!
What waterway reaches from Boston to Texas, creating protected routes for ships?
What is the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 3,000 miles from Boston to Brownsville, Texas, offering a protected route for ships.
What colloquial term for an area of the United States with a relatively high rate of a specific type of severe weather includes Arkansas along with 10-12 other states?
What is Tornado Alley! The term was first used in 1952 and is considered by climatologists to largely be an imprecise, media-driven term.
What is the Washington State Dinosaur?
What is Suciasaurus rex! a nickname given to a theropod dinosaur whose fossil was found in 2012 at Sucia Island State Park in the San Juan Islands. This fossil is the only confirmed dinosaur fossil ever found in Washington state!