April Showers
What cold continent is known as the least rainy place on Earth?
Antarctica. Antarctica gets only 6.5 inches of rain or snow per year.
Which wildflower, often found in meadows and fields, has a name that suggests a link to the sun and is known for its bright yellow petals?
Sunflower
Is it safe to look at the sun when the eclipse is in totality?
Yes!
What city in the U.S. is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival?
Washington D.C.
Barbara Streisand's birthday is on April 24th, 1942. She won an EGOT for her various works, including this award for her album, "The Barbara Streisand Album"
Grammy Award
What Pacific island is recognized for its lush rainforests and holds the record for the highest annual rainfall in the United States?
Mount Waialeale (Hawaii)
What is the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day?
The rose
True or false: birds stop chirping during the solar eclipse.
True
What day is celebrated on April 22 to promote environmental awareness?
This person, who played Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” film series, has a birthday on April 15th, 1990.
Emma Watson
What oceanic phenomenon, characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures, can influence weather patterns and contribute to increased rainfall in certain regions?
El Nino
Which wildflower, often associated with spring, is known for its bright yellow blooms and is a symbol of rejuvenation? Hint: Its scientific name is Narcissus pseudonarcissus.
Daffodil
True or False: There is always a full moon on the day of a solar eclipse.
False: It is always a New Moon.
What sport’s major tournament usually begins in April at Augusta National Golf Club?
What significant but unfortunate event in American history happened on April 15, 1912?
The sinking of the Titanic
Which place holds the record for the highest annual rainfall and is often referred to as the “wettest place on Earth”?
Mawsynram, a village in the Indian state of Meghalaya; monsoon season gets an average of 275 inches of rain
What flower is sometimes called “The Ladder to Heaven”?
Lily of the Valley
When is the next eclipse in the U.S.?
a) August 12th, 2024
b) September 5th, 2025
c) April 12th, 2030
d) August 12th, 2044
d) August 12th, 2044
In Roman mythology, April is dedicated to which goddess?
Venus, goddess of love and beauty
Which famous playwright’s birthday is celebrated on April 23? Hint: The year he was born was 1564.
William Shakespeare
Rain on Venus, and other moons and planets, is made of what acid?
Sulfuric acid or methane
What is the largest flower in the world?
The Rafflesia Arnoldi, also known as the “corpse flower,” can grow up to three feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds.
What is it called when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are aligned?
Syzygy
Which of these is NOT celebrated during the month of April?
b) Chocolate Chip Cookie Week
This person, who has a birthday on April 7th, 1964, won an Academy Award for his role in Gladiator.
Russell Crowe