Geometry
What is the difference between a 2D shape and a 3D shape?
A 2D shape is flat with 2 dimensions; a 3D shape is more defined and realistic with 3 dimension
What does "optical" mean?
Relating to the eye
Name 3 things male turkeys have on their bodies that female turkeys do not
Wattles, snoods, brightly colored feathers, beards, and large tail feathers
What do the brothers' suits allow them to do?
Use creature powers; turn into animals
What is geometry?
The study of shapes
Name 2 everyday objects that are cylindrical
Glue stick, can, pencil, water bottle
What is an "optical illusion"?
Something that tricks your mind into seeing something different that what is in front of your eyes
Why are male turkeys so colorful?
To attract a mate
Name one of the villains the Wild Kratts have encountered
Donita, Dabio, Zach Varmitech, Gourmand
What is a "wattle" on a turkey?
The loose red skin on a male turkey's neck
Name 2 shapes that are 3-dimensional
Cone, cube, cylinder, prism, pyramid
What do you have to di with your two images in order to make the thaumatrope optical illusion work properly?
Glue one image right-side-up and one image upside-down
Why are female turkeys so much duller in color than male turkeys?
They are in charge of watching after the babies and need to camouflage into their habitat to keep their babies safe from predators
Name 2 creature powers polar bears have to help them navigate their icy habitat
Non-skid foot beans, warm fur and blubber, white fur to camouflage into the snow, long claws to grip the ice, an incredible sense of smell to locate food
What is the special name for a baby turkey?
Poult
What are the 2 dimensions in a 2D shape?
Length and width
The thaumatrope illusion works by making a set of still images appear to move. Where else can you see this illusion in play in your everyday life?
With hand-drawn cartoons
Besides humans, what is one other animal that eats turkeys?
Black bears, cougars, bobcats, and wolves
Name 2 creature powers walruses have to help them thrive in the icy waters
Blubber to keep them warm; 2 back flippers for steering; webbing between their fingers for steering; neck pouches for floating above water
Where in your head is the "occipital lobe" of your brain and what does it control?
It is located in the back of your head and controls your vision/eyes
What third dimension does a 3D shape have that a 2D shape does not?
Height
Why do you "see stars" if you hit the back of your head?
That is the part of your brain that controls vision
What happens if a turkey loses too many tail feathers?
They will not be able to steer when they fly
What was the villains' plan once they stole all the baby animals in the Christmas special?
To put them in ornaments and hang them on a metal tree in Varmitech Village- once everyone saw the cuteness of the baby animals, they would want to buy pajamas, cookies, and robot toys from the villains
What is the difference between biology and zoology?
Biology is the study of all life; zoology is the study specifically of animals and their behaviors