Animal Trivia
Which colorful bird is the ultimate human mimic, ready to chat it up?
The Parrot! Parrots are vocal learners and can learn sounds by imitating what they hear. This part of the brain is called the "song system."
What are epic imaginary pictures created by stars called?
Constellations! In Latin, Con means "with" while stella means "star." Some constellations are called Canis Major, Cassiopeia, Leo, and Ursa Major.
How wide is the basketball hoop in the standard basketball court?
18 inches wide.
Also, Go Knicks!
Spell the missing word.
____________ of Independence
Declaration
What is the name of the broomstick sport played in the Harry Potter films?
Quidditch
What type of fish is Nemo?
Clownfish!
What is the name of the world's longest river, flowing with epic tales?
The Nile. The Nile River is 4,132 miles long.
Who famously harnessed electricity with a kate and a key, proving that lighting isn't just for superheros?
Benjamin Franklin! He wanted to prove that lightning was a form of electricity. (Some historians question if the exact details and whether it happened exactly how the story goes.)
The Great _________.
(Located in Egypt)
Pyramid
Name the hometown of Spider-Man.
Forest Hills, Queens.
Which deep-sea creature boasts the biggest eyeballs in the animal world?
Giant Squid! The Giant Squid can have eyeballs the size of up to 10 inches in diameter. Comparable items include dinner plates or even a human head.
Which continent takes the crown as the largest landmass on Earth?
Asia! Asia covers about 30% of Earth's land area and is home to about 60% of the worlds population.
With the power of the stone, Thanos can change everything with a snap.
How many stones did Thanos require to do so?
6 stones!
The First Ten ____________.
Amendments
What are the five emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Sadness
What is a baby goat called?
A kid!
Which sparkling gem stands as the hardest natural substance know to humans?
Diamonds! Diamonds have a rating of 10 on the Mohs scale of harness which means that diamonds can scratch any other mineral and no other naturally occurring material can scratch a diamond.
What were the male rulers in Ancient Egypt called?
Pharaohs.
This means to give a human quality to an inanimate object. Please spell the word.
Personification
In which movie does a creature from out of our world call home through his fingertips?
E.T!
Which animal is the only animal that cannot jump?
The only animal that cannot jump is the elephant.
Name the three states of matter.
Liquid, Gas, Solid!
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt
The ______________ Method
Scientific
What is Tinkerbell’s kryptonite in the movie Peter Pan?
Not believing in fairies (and in turn Tinkerbell) causes Tinkerbell to fade or wither away. The character must believe to keep Tinkerbell alive.