Vocabulary
Chronological
starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.
What do we call a scientist who studies weather and climate?
A. A speleologist
B. A geologist
C. A meteorologist
C
This four letter word describes something that isn't often seen, and is very uncommon.
rare
Which is the smallest planet within our solar system?
Mercury
We are the Champions
Fat Bottom Girls
We Will Rock You
Queen
True or False:
Most decaf coffee still has some caffeine.
True
What and where is the highest point in the world?
Mount Everest, Nepal/Tibet
Dawdle
waste time; be slow.
Thunderstorms are caused by which of the following forms of clouds?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulus
C. Cumulonimbus
C
This four letter word is an antonym of quiet.
loud
Which is the second smallest planet within our solar system?
Mars
Sweet Child o' Mine
November Rain
Welcome to the Jungle
Guns N' Roses
_______ was the first food eaten in space.
Applesauce
Which country is unknowingly famous for being larger than the dwarf planet Pluto?
Russia
diversity
the state of being diverse; variety.
What do we call the calm area located in the center of the hurricane?
A. An eye
B. A vortex
B. A heart
A
A song for two voices?
duet
The moon called Titan orbits which planet?
Saturn
Paint it Black
Start Me Up
(I Can't Get No)
The Rolling Stones
_______ can turn your skin orange if you eat many of them.
Carrots
Which state in the US is only one syllable long?
Maine
contrast
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
Which weather condition happens when snow falls fast and thick?
A. A tornado
B. A blizzard
C. A hurricane
B
It has leaves, a trunk, and deep roots - what is it?
Which is the brightest planet in the night’s sky?
Venus
TNT
Thunderstruck
Back in Black
ACDC
________ were the first vegetables ever planted in space.
Potatoes
The longest boardwalk in the world exists in this city and state.
Atlantic City NJ
Adequate
satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Which of the following is a good definition of climate?
A. Daily changes in the atmosphere
B. The state of the atmosphere all over the world
C. The average weather in large regions over a long period of time
C
This four letter word can be found by selecting letters from "A four letter word", and describes the sound made by a lion or other big cat.
roar
Which planet is larger, Neptune or Saturn?
Saturn
Kiss
When Doves Cry
Let's Go Crazy
Prince
_________, which were actually created in Belgium, not France, got their name from their French julien cut.
French fries
Which is the friendliest city in the world?
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
acquire
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
According to the World Meteorological Organisation, what is the highest registered temperature on Earth?
A. Around 58 degrees
B. Around 62 degrees
C. Around 69 degrees
A
Word number six in our collection of four letter words, is simply what we eat.
food
There have been more missions to this planet versus any other planet.
Mars
Heart-Shaped Box
Come as you Are
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
The word ______ means “little golden things” in Spanish.
Dorito
Where did the bungee jump originate?
Auckland, New Zealand
naive
(of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent.
What is the lowest recorded temperature in Africa?
A. Around -15 degrees
B. Around -24 degrees
C. Around -37 degrees
B
This four letter word means to join together two pieces of steel by melting their edges and fusing them together.
weld
What protects Earth from meteoroids and radiation from the sun?
It’s atmosphere
Dream On
Walk this Way
Crazy
Aerosmith
Although spam is considered a popular Hawaiian treat, it originated in _________.
Minnesota
Which US university was the sports drink Gatorade named after?
The University of Florida—the Florida Gators
mandatory
required by law or rules; compulsory.
Which of the following activities is considered to be a main cause of climate change?
A. Wasting food
B. Using plastic products
C. Raising cattle
C
This four letter word means to run away from danger.
flee
Which planet is closest in size to Earth?
Venus
Open Arms
Separate Ways
Don't Stop Believing
Journey
There are more than 4,000 different uses for _____ and ______ is found in anything from your pet’s food to fireworks.
Corn
Which country covers the most time zones on the planet?
France
narrate
give a spoken or written account of.
Which of the following phenomena is not considered to be a consequence of climate change?
A. Earthquakes
B. Droughts
C. Rising ocean levels
A
This word is the name given to a plant growing where it is not wanted!
weed
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
Tom Sawyer
Limelight
Working Man
Rush
______ aren’t really berries, because berries only have seeds on the inside, and a _______ has its seeds on the outside.
Strawberries
Which is the only developed country without legally mandated vacations?
The United States
Palindrone
a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward, e.g., madam or nurses run.
What does a biome mean?
A. A twilight zone
B. A type of climate
C. An Earth zone
C
This four letter word is not itself rude or taboo, but can be used to describe something that IS!
lewd
Phobos and Deimos are the Moons of which planet?
Mars
Dust in the Wind
Song for America
Carry on my Wayward Son
Kansas
______ dressing often contains titanium dioxide, which is what’s used in sunscreen to give it its bright white color.
Ranch
What country covers five time zones but only operates on one? (Bonus points if you can name the specific time zone they go by!)
China—Beijing time