Animals
Which animal can change its color to match its surroundings?
Chameleon
Which gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Which country is both a continent and a country?
Australia
For what food is the Scoville scale used to measure spiciness?
Chili Peppers
Tomatoes are vegetables
False! they contain seeds and grow from the flower of the tomato plant, making it a fruit
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Which famous plant is associated with Christmas and is often used for decoration?
Pionsetta
What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef system?
Great Barrier Reef
What is the only fruit with the seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Humans lose an average of 75 hairs from their head each month
False - We can actually lose up to 75 strands of hair each DAY
What is a female donkey called?
Jenny
What is the main purpose of the fruit in a flowering plant?
Protect and disperse seeds
Which sea is the saltiest in the world?
Dead Sea
One of Andy Warhol's most famous artworks is a set of 32 canvases, each bearing an image of a red-and-white can of soup from what company?
Campbell’s
Hippos sweat a red substance
True! The red sweat is to protect the hippo from sunburn by absorbing ultraviolet radiation
What is a group of hedgehogs called?
A prickle
What part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Roots
What is the deepest point in the world’s oceans?
Mariana Trench (36,000 feet deep)
What common herb do some eaters complain tastes of soap?
Cilantro
All mammals live on land
False! Dolphins, whales, and manatees are all ocean mammals
A praying mantis can rotate its head how many degrees?
180 Degrees
Which part of a plant contains the reproductive structures, including the ovary?
Flower
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Lox is a fillet of the brined version of what type of sea critter? We're looking for a specific type of fish, not just the word "fish."
Salmon
It takes nine months for an elephant to be born.
False. Elephant babies are born after 22 months.