Fish Facts
Is a jelllyfish actually a fish? Yes or no?
No!
How many species of frogs exist around the world?
Over 6,000!
What percent of the Earth's surface does the ocean cover?
70%
Which rainforest (on which continent) is referred to as the "lungs of the Earth"?
The Amazon in South America
Volcanoes are named after a god of fire. From what culture is this god?
Romans!
True or False: Electric Eels and Rays have enough electricity to kill a horse.
True!
How old is the oldest living sea turtle?
400!
How many islands does the Pacific Ocean hold
35,000
How much of the Earth's surface is covered in Rainforest
Only 2%
What famous ancient volcano eruption turned people to stone?
Pompeii, i.e. Mount Vesuvius
The Sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean. How fast can it swim?
70 mph / 112 kmh
Why is the red-eyed tree frog nicknamed the "monkey frog"?
Because of its unique jumping ability due to its sticky hand pads.
What percent of the oceans have been explored?
Less than 5%
1/4
On what planet is the largest volcanoes in the solar system
Mars! Olympus Mons is 25 km high!
How many species of fish are there??
Over 30,000!
How long can an Anaconda be?
30 ft / 9 meters
25%
What are the different human practices (industry) that threaten the rainforest
Logging, Ranching, Mining
How many active volcanoes are currently in the world?
600 active (20 currently erupting)
What is the world's biggest plankton? Hint: think about the definition of plankton...
The Sun Fish! (Mola Mola)
Why do Chameleon's change color?
It reflects their mood and sends social signals.
If everyone in the world split the gold that can be found in the ocean, how much could we get?
9lb / 4 kg
Half
There are two words for the material that comes out of volcanoes - one when its underwater and one on the surface. Tell us both!
Lava (surface) Magma (underwater)