Weather
Human Body Facts
Animal Adaptations
Word Meanings
Weird Science
100

What happens when warm air rises, and cools down?

Condensation/ Clouds Form / Rain

100

Which part of the human body controls all the other parts and sends messages through nerves?

The Brain

100

What type of animal eats both plants and animals?

Omnivore

100

The word "biology" comes from Greek. What does "bio" mean?

Life

100

What is the only mammal that can fly?

A bat

200

What weather phenomenon is created by lightning heating up the air and causing it to expand quickly?

Thunder

200

How many senses do humans have?

5

200

What adaptation do camels have to survive in hot, dry desert conditions?

Their humps can store liters of water for later

200

In the word "geology," what does "geo" mean?

Earth

200

Which planet has a giant storm that has lasted for over 300 years?

Jupiter (The Great Red Spot)

300

What is the word for a long period of time with no rain, which can cause water shortages?

A Drought

300

How many bones does an adult human body have?

206

300

Can you list two examples of decomposers

Fungi, Bacteria, Worms

300

The word "zoology" is about animals. What does "zoo" mean?

Animals

300

What do some frogs do in winter to survive the cold?

They can freeze and then "come back to life" in spring.

400

What are fluffy white clouds called that usually mean nice weather?

Cumulus Clouds

400

What part of your body never stops growing, even as you get older?

Your Ears and Nose

400

What is it called when animals like frogs and bears go into a deep sleep during winter to conserve energy?

Hibernation

400

The word "astronomy" has the root "astro." What does "astro" mean?

Star

400

Which animal can grow back an arm if it loses one?

A Starfish

500

What is the word for the amount of water in the air?

Humidity

500

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

Tooth Enamel

500

Which animal group includes frogs, toads, and salamanders, which can live both on land and in water?

Amphibians

500

In "photosynthesis," what does "photo" mean?

Light

500

How many stomachs does a cow have?

4