Which ocean does Florida touch?
The Atlantic
True or False: Land covers about 45% of the Earth's surface.
FALSE! Land only covers about 29% of the earths surface, while bodies of water cover 71%.
True or False: Male seahorses get pregnant and carry their babies instead of the female.
TRUE! Seahorses are the only animals on earth that aren’t birthed by the mothers.
This animal sometimes does a nice dance before spraying their enemies.
Skunks
True or False: Having a pet or visiting animals can reduce stress and anxiety and increase social interaction.
TRUE!
Even if you do not have pets, making sure to give a friendly animal some pets can be so good for you.... and them!
True or False: Scientists know more about space than they know about the oceans on Earth.
True! About 95% of the ocean is unexplored due to the harsh conditions and technological limitations of deep-sea exploration.
This includes the extreme pressure, darkness, cold temperatures, and the vastness
True or False: Forests cover nearly 31% of the land on earth.
TRUE! They are also home to more than 80% of all life on land.
Can you name some animals you would find in forests?
What sea animal is covered in tiny little teeth called dermal denticles, making their skin feel like sandpaper?
Sharks
True or False: Giant pandas are known to be less intelligent than other organisms.
This is TRUE, in fact conservationists have major difficulties trying to keep this species from going extinct.
Here's a must see video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awxmQQmHBXI&t=117s
Which animal supports the survival of smaller animals by providing an early warning system against predators.
A. Lions
B. Penguins
C. Giraffes
D. Cows
C. Giraffes! With their long necks that extend far above any other animal, they can see when predators are coming and begin to run, showing other what they need to do.
How many oceans are there and what are there names?
There are 5!
Atlantic, Pacific, Southern (Antarctic), Indian, Arctic
Look how beautiful!
Which sea animal is older than both dinosaurs and sharks.
A. Clownfish
B. Jellyfish
C. Seahorse
D. Humpback whale
B. Jellyfish!
They have been around for at least 500 million years, about 250 million years before the first dinosaurs.
Which statement is true?
A. Elephants can jump
B. Kangaroos cannot walk backwards
C. Owls cannot see in the dark
B. Kangaroos cannot walk backwards because of their their large, muscular tail does not let them shift their weight and move backwards.
Plants are important for humans, animals, and overall well-being of the Earth.
What is the process where sun is used to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
Which ocean is the largest?
The Pacific ocean is the largest, covering about 30% of the Earth's surface and containing over half of the world's water.
Why is it important for our land to be preserved and protected?
Saves natural resources, gives animals a safe place to live with food and water, allows plants to grow and get nutrients, and cleanliness.
Fact: Only 18% of the land area, deemed crucial for both human well-being and biodiversity, is currently protected.
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero! Their skeleton is actually just made up of cartilage just like our ears and noses.
What animal's teeth are so sharp that its bite may not be felt at all. Their saliva dulls any pain, so they may feed on blood for up to 30 minutes without the other knowing.
Vampire Bat!
What type of animal can live, breathe, and survive on both land and water?
Amphibians
These are animals like frogs, turtles, crocodiles, some snakes
What is the deepest point of the ocean, 35,876 feet below sea-level?
A. Deep Sea
B. Deepest Trench
C. Challenger Deep
D. Dark Point
C. Challenger Deep is the deepest point of the ocean that is known, it is located in the Mariana Trench.
!!DOUBLE POINTS!! Why is it unsafe for people to go to the challenger deep?
The Earth provides natural resources to all creatures, including us! Can you name 4?
Soil, minerals, fossil fuels, sunlight, plants and animals, water, oil
What sea creature's tongue weighs about the same as an elephant?
A blue whale's tongue can weigh up to 8,818 pounds (4 tons), which is similar to an elephant.
What was the first creature on land?
Arthropods, specifically myriapods (like millipedes and centipedes) and possibly early spiders, scorpions, and insects.
This penguin wants to give you points!
Extra 200 points if you can tell me where penguins live!
Antarctica