Spring Gardening
If a plant is labeled as “perennial,” what does it mean?
It comes back every year.
What date is Earth Day?
April 22
What is the largest star in our solar system?
The Sun
The pre-production name of "Gutsy Aorta" didn't make the cut, so the name of the movie featuring Mel Gibson as William Wallace was instead named what?
Braveheart
Death Valley, CA
Why are bees important for gardens?
They pollinate plants.
What American river caught fire in 1969 from all of the waste and pollution filling it? (Hint- it is in Cleveland, OH)
Cuyahoga River
What kind of blood cells fight infections?
White blood cells
DAILY DOUBLE: In "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," what magical country does the White Witch put a spell on so that it is always winter but never Christmas?
Narnia
What is the highest-grossing Broadway show of all time?
The Lion King
With what do gardeners typically support climbing plants?
A trellis.
Most of Earth’s breathable air comes from where?
The ocean
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
The movie includes a titular track from Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon performs much of his character's dancing, and John Lithgow leads the charge to ban dancing. All of this occurs in what 1984 film?
Footloose
Who made the third most 3-pointers in the Playoffs in NBA history?
Lebron James
How long does it typically take for tomatoes to grow from seed to harvest?
Around 60–80 days.
DAILY DOUBLE: The first Earth Day eventually led to the creation of which government agency?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Animals that eat both plants and meat are called what?
Omnivore
The Empire Strikes Back hit theaters during Memorial Day Weekend in 1980. That same week, an iconic horror film opened but had a relatively weak opening box office because it was counter-programmed against the Star Wars installment. What was this Jack Nicholson-starring horror film?
The Shining
Which fast food restaurant has the largest number of retail locations in the world?
Subway
What did early settlers in America often plant as a companion to corn?
Beans and squash (the “Three Sisters”).
Earth Day’s date was chosen because it falls between which two events on college campuses?
Spring break and final exams
What is the center of an atom called?
Nucleus
Originally intended as a morality tale warning against the dangers of cannabis, what 1936 film, sometimes called one of the worst movies ever made, has become a cult hit with marijuana users?
Reefer Madness
In what country do more than half of people believe in elves?
Iceland