Earth
What layer of Earth do we live on?
The Crust
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef
What process turns liquid into water vapor?
Evaporation
What gas do plants tak in during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
Where are coqui frogs endemic to/ (where did they come from)
Puerto Rico
What is the name of the galaxy that Earth is in?
Milky Way
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
the Arctic Ocean
What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?
Glaciers/Ice Caps
Which hawaiian plant is planted around homes to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck
Ti
What introducecd animal was brought to Hawai'i to control rats
Mongoose
How many planets away is Earth from the sun?
3... Third rock from the sun
What type of organism produces most of Earth's oxygen in the ocean?
Phytoplankton
What % of all the water on earth, is safe for humans to drink?
1%
What pigment gives plants the gree color and abosrbs sunlight?
What % of all animals live in the ocean?
80%
Which biome has permafrost?
Tundra
Why does water pressure increase as you go deeper?
More water above = greater weight = greater pressure
What is the name of the biggest River on Big Island? (Hint: It starts with a W)
Wailuku River (Rainbow Falls/Boiling Pots)
What coastal plant has half flowers, relating to a bittersweet Hawaiian tale of star-crossed lovers, a princess and a commoner, forbidden to be together
Naupaka
What % of Hawaii's endemic birds have gone extinct?
Which biome has the highest biodiversity on land?
Tropical Rainforest
What % of the oceans remain unexplored? Closest wins
95%
Lake Superior
What is the state flower of Hawaii?
Ma`o hau hele- yellow hibiscus
What is the ONLY endemic land mammal in Hawaii?
Hawaiian Hoary Bat (ʻōpeʻapeʻa 🦇 )