Maps
On a treasure map the location of the treasure is marked by what letter?
The letter X
What do the letters NESW stand for on a compass?
North, East, South and West
What are the big sheets of fabric that help sail a ship called
The sails
Which of these animals does not live in Coral Reefs; sea turtle, octopus, lobster, whale, crab, electric eel
Whale
On what floor can you find the Eyepool?
3rd Floor
What does a compass rose do on a map?
Tells the direction of North,South, east and west
What do compasses use to find true North?
The Earth's magnetic field
What is the highest point on a pirate ship called?
Crows nest
True/False Coral is made from a plant
False
Which floor features “THE STREETSCAPE”?
2nd floor
Give one example of a theme that can be shown on a thematic map?
weather, population, income,education,
Navigation using the stars is called what?
Celestial Navigation
What is the kitchen on a ship called?
The Galley
True/False is Kelp a plant?
False, kelp is a species of brown algae
What is the name of the statue made of many silver beads near the vortex tunnel?
the Rainbow Serpent
What does a scale on a map tell us?
How big the land on the map really is in real life
What is the name of the constellation that helps navigation in the southern hemisphere?
Southern Cross
What is the name of the physics principle that allows boats to float?
The Buoyancy Principle
What type of creature eats and destroys kelp holdfasts?
Sea urchin
What is the name of the soup can art piece on the 1st floor?
Soup Time!
What is the name of a map that shows the elevation of mountains or hills ?
Topographical map
What is the name of the North Star
Polaris
To increase the buoyancy of a boat what do you need to do to the boat?
Make the hull or bottom of the boat bigger
What zone in the open ocean is in between the sunlight zone and the midnight zone?
Twilight Zone
What is the name of the artist that painted the mural behind the Ball Pit
Sarah Cheon