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True or False?

Some species of turtle are able to "shed" their shells.

False

Uniquely, a Turtles shell is part of its Skeletal structure, so turtles cannot leave or shed the shell

100

The Betsy Ross flag has the stars assembled in this geometric shape.

What is a circle?   It features 13 stars arranged in a circle in the corner of the flag where the 50 stars now reside

100

What cream-filled cookie is advertised as “America’s favorite cookie”?

Oreo The cookie was originally produced in 1912, but with lemon-meringue or cream flavors. The lemon-meringue flavor was discontinued in the 1920s

100

These are traditionally said to be brought by April Showers

What is May flowers

100

A Nobel Prize winner, and a Saint!

Who is Mother Teresa?

200

Which is the usual habitat of the box turtle: land or water?

Land Box turtles typically prefer vegetative areas, like meadows, woodlands, or grasslands

200

Abe Lincoln was born in this state

What is Kentucky?   Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, was also born in Kentucky

200

What vegetable is primarily used to make a jack-o’-lantern?

Pumkin

200

This Powdery substance created by many plants is known to bring Spring Allergies

Pollen

200

These two women were both wives and mothers of US Presidents.

Who are Abigail Adams and Barbara Bush?

300

Approximately how many living turtle species have teeth?

None 

The keratin-based jaws of today’s living turtle species are sometimes serrated to help them eat, but none have true teeth. Some extinct turtles did have teeth

300

What two oceans does America touch?

What is the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean

300

How many vowels are in the word:

 unconstitutional

Seven

300

While Roses might be more popular, this flower is actually the official flower of Mother's Day

Carnations

400

The two continents with the most turtle species are Asia and what other continent?

North America Specifically, the highest diversity of turtle species is found in South Asia and southeastern North America.

400

What Country did America take Texas from?

Mexico

400

What three-letter word is the name of a flightless bird?

EMU


400

This birthstone of May shares its name with the city in Wizard of OZ.

This birthstone of May shares its name with the city in Wizard of OZ.

500

What children’s film includes beloved turtle characters named Crush and Squirt who help Marlin the fish find his son?

Finding Nemo 

Crush and Squirt are green sea turtles who live in the ocean off of Australia

500

What is the #1 NEGATIVE side-effect from economic human development in the United States?

Pollution

500

What zodiac sign does the lion represent?

Leo Leo is the zodiac sign for those born between July 23 and August 22.

500

May the 4th celebrates this popular tv and movie franchies.

What is Star Wars?