Human Body
Which gas do we breathe in to sustain life, and what gas do we exhale?
Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Crust
What planet is known as the "red planet"?
Mars
What is the part of the eye that dilates/ contracts in response to the environment?
Pupil
What is the term for a group of crows?
Murder
What is one piece of evidence that promotes the theory of continental drift?
Shapes of continents/
Fossils present in different locations
Which planet is often referred to as the "Morning Star" or the "Evening Star"?
Venus
What is the scientific name for the "voice box" or the part of the human body that is responsible for producing sound?
Larynx
What is the primary function of a kangaroo's tail?
Balance
What is the role of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?
Absorbs UV radiation from the sun
What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse.
Solar- moon in between sun and earth
Lunar- moon behind earth
What is the pigment that gives red blood cells their characteristic color?
Haemoglobin
What is the largest big cat species?
Siberian Tiger
What is the average temperature of the inner core? Allow 500 plus/minus
5,200 degree
What is the name of the theory that suggests the universe originated from a high-density state, and it has been expanding ever since?
The Big Bang Theory
What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
Regulates blood sugar
What is the difference between venomous and poisonous animals?
Venomous- Inject toxin
Poison- Dangerous if touched/ consumed
Aurora's in the sky are formed when charged particles collide with what in the sky?
Gases
What does the Kuiper Belt contain?
Icy objects, dwarf planets, comets