Earth Day
True or False? Each year Earth Day has a general theme?
True! This year's theme is Invest in our Planet
What is the capital of France
Paris
April 1
What does Vernal mean? (as in Vernal Equinox)
Spring!
Equinox means "equal night" as it is one of the two times of the year when the amount of daylight and nighttime hours are just about of equal length
When Camping, it is useful to have this item to sleep
Sleeping bag
What is the name of the forms completed by an estimated 36.5 million people guessing the wins and losses of college basketball teams?
Brackets!
The odds of having a perfect bracket for the NCAA Tournament are approximately 1 in 9.2 quintillion. To put that into context, you're more likely to win the lottery, get struck by lightning, and have a boa constrictor emerge through the pipes in your toilet all on the same day.
This % of the Earth's water is found in it's oceans.
14%, 58%, or 97%
97%
What is the capital of Ireland
Dublin
True or False: April Fools' Day is largely an American holiday not celebrated in other countries?
False! It is also celebrated in the UK, Brazil, France, Greece, India, Poland, and more!
Spring allergies are intensified by what?
Pollen from flowers
flashlight
What is a "Cinderella Team" as it relates to March Madness?
They go on a run no one expected relative to their expectations and leave as one of the tournament’s best stories, regardless of if they are champions.
Where does the majority of plastic waste ultimately end up?
Oceans
What is the capital of Italy
Rome
In England, the victim of an April Fool's joke is sometimes popularly referred to as what?
A. A Loaf
B. A Noodle
A Noodle!
victims of April Fool's pranks in England may also be called a "gob", "gobby" or "noddy".
The Vernal Equinox signaling the beginning of Spring happens on what day?
March 20
For this camping activity you will need some wood in a match. What is the activity?
Camp Fire
How many teams are included in the initial March Madness bracket?
64
What is the date of Earth Day every year?
April 22
What is the capital of Japan
Tokyo
A common April Fool's prank involves filling donuts with what minty hygiene product rather than cream filling?
Toothpaste!
The Japanese welcome spring by organizing significant viewings of what flower?
Cherry Blossoms
You would use this item to help you find your way in an unknown location
Map, compass, GPS
True or False: A number #16 seeded team has NEVER defeated a #1 seeded team.
TRUE
What river is the longest on Earth?
The Nile
Nile: 4,132 miles.
Amazon: 4,000 miles.
What is the capital of Iceland
Reykjavík
The fast food chain Taco Bell ran an ad in 1996 claiming it purchased what iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia?
The Liberty Bell! In the ad they claimed they would rename it the Taco Liberty Bell
Which ancient icon located in Egypt was constructed facing the direction where the sun rises on the first day of spring?
Great Sphinx
You should NOT keep this item in your tent
Food
The semifinals round is called...
the final four!
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Although the tropical forests only cover 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain one half to three quarters of the world’s plant and animal species.
What is the Capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
As a prank, in 2009 the travel site Expedia listed a flight to this planet (also known as the Red Planet) for $99
Mars!
The term Anthophile is the name given to those individuals with an extreme fondness for what icon of spring time?
Flowers!
What is the name of the pot used to cook over a campfire?
A Dutch Oven
What team won the first NCAA basketball national championship tournament?
Oregon!
The 1939 NCAA Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. The Oregon Webfoots went 29-5 on the season and beat Ohio State 46-33 to win the national title.