Danger Zone
Plan Bees
A Whole New Ball Game
Monument Makeover
100
In what country is Mount Mayon located?
Philippines
100
According to the text, what are elephants afraid of?
Bees
100
What historical event led to the start of women playing professional baseball?
The U.S. entered WWII and many men left to fight.
100
Where is the Taj Mahal?
India
200
What is the nickname of the area that Mount Mayon is found in?
Ring of Fire
200
Why is the elephant population in Africa and Asia decreasing?
Elephants are being killed by poachers or by being electrocuted.
200
How many seasons did the AAGPBL last?
12 seasons
200
What is one of the two reasons the Taj Mahal needs to be cleaned?
1. air pollution

2. insects

300
What is the current problem with Mount Mayon?
It started and still continues to be erupting lava.  People are in danger.
300
What do most elephants do when they hear a bee buzzing?
Turn and run away
300
What was one added challenge for the women who played professional baseball?
They were required to play while wearing shorts and skirts.  They were also required to act ladylike both on and off the field.
300
What are the workers doing to get the Taj Mahal clean?
Giving it a mud bath
400
How many people have died because of the eruption?
None yet
400
What are farmers now using to help protect elephants?
Beehive fences
400
Why did the women's baseball league end?
It struggled to compete with Major League Baseball, which was aired on tv.
400
What is a criticism people have about the cleaning process?
It's taking a long time and tourists might be discouraged from visiting since its' view is obstructed.
500
For how many years had Mount Mayon been dormant or inactive?
Four
500
What is a benefit that farmers get when they use this new way of protecting elephants?
Bees pollinate their crops and produce honey that can be sold.
500
Why is Rosie the Riveter important?
She is a symbol of strength for women.
500
What is Shah Jahan's connection to the Taj Mahal?
He was the emperor who ordered it to be built.
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