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100

This process by which plants make their own food uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

photosynthesis

100

This staple grain of many Asian countries is often grown in flooded fields called paddies.

rice

100

This large mammal, known for its long trunk, tusks, and social herds, is the largest land animal.

elephant

100

This fast-food restaurant is famous for its tacos and “Live Más” slogan.

Taco Bell

100

This tool uses a claw on one end to remove nails and a flat face on the other to pound them in.

hammer

200

This tool is used to measure temperature.

thermometer

200

This Italian dish consists of layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and often meat, baked together in a casserole.

lasagna

200

This small mammal is famous for hibernating through the winter and storing food in its cheek pouches.

hamster

200

This coffee and fast-food chain, originating in Seattle, is famous for its Frappuccinos and seasonal drinks.

Starbucks

200

This tool measures electrical voltage, current, and resistance, and is essential for diagnosing circuits.

multimeter

300

A huge, spinning storm that forms over warm ocean water and has a calm “eye” at the center.

hurricane

300

This dairy product is made by fermenting milk with bacteria, giving it a thick and tangy flavor.

yogurt

300

This type of bear, found in North America, has a distinctive brown coat and hibernates in dens during winter.

brown bear

300

This sandwich chain is known for its “Footlong” subs and fresh vegetables.

Subway

300

This handheld power tool uses a rapidly spinning bit to make holes in wood, metal, or plastic.

power drill

400

This process turns liquid water into water vapor, helping form clouds as it rises into the atmosphere.

evaporation

400

This Japanese seasoning, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and kōji, is a key ingredient in soups and marinades.

miso

400

This mammal lays eggs but is not a reptile, and is native to Australia and New Guinea.

platypus

400

This Japanese fast-food chain, known for teriyaki burgers and unique regional menus, was founded in Nagoya in 1970.

MOS Burger

400

This tool uses compressed air or electricity to drive nails quickly without a hammer.

nail gun

500

This phenomenon occurs when cold air is trapped near the ground under a layer of warmer air, preventing pollution from rising.

temperature inversion

500

This protein, found in wheat, gives bread dough its elasticity and structure when kneaded.

gluten

500

This small mammal is capable of entering torpor daily to conserve energy and has one of the highest metabolic rates among mammals.

hummingbird bat

500

This American chain, originally known for “charbroiled” burgers, was founded in California and later merged with Carl’s Jr.

Hardee’s

500

This stationary power tool uses a large circular blade fixed on an arm to make precise crosscuts—commonly used in woodworking.

miter saw