Food
Colors
The Human Body
100
In what country was Gelato invented?
a. Italy
b. France
c. Portugal
a. Italy
Gelato is a frozen treat from Italy that was created in the 16th century. From there it spread across the rest of Europe. Shops began opening and the tradition of making gelato passed from father to son for generations. T
100
Which type of bear has white fur?
a. Grizzly Bear
b. Polar Bear
c. Black Bear
b. Polar Bear
Polar bears have white fur so that they can camouflage into their snowy environment. Their coat is so well camouflaged in Arctic environments that they can sometimes look like a snow drift.
100
Where are taste buds primarily located in the human body?
a. tongue
b. eardrum
c. brain
a. tongue
Taste buds are tiny sensory organs that allow you to experience taste. They’re located on your tongue. Taste buds let you know what you’re eating and drinking and whether it tastes “good” or “bad.”
200
Which is the world's biggest fast-food chain?
a. McDonald's
b. Wendy's
c. Domino's
a. McDonald's
The world’s top fast-food restaurant chain is McDonald's with more than 40,000 stores worldwide.
200
What pigment makes plants green?
a. cobalt
b. chlorophyll
c. aquamarine
b. chlorophyll
Green plants have the ability to make their own food. They do this through a process called photosynthesis Plants need the green pigment called chlorophyll to do photosynthesis.
200
Which of these human organs produces acid?
a. heart
b. lungs
c. stomach
c. stomach
Gastric acid or stomach acid is produced by the stomach lining. Gastric acid protects us from bacteria and also helps us digest protein foods.
300
What color do we see on the surface of the planet Mars?
a. blue
b. red
c. yellow
b. red
Mars is known as the Red Planet and is a mostly dry and dusty place. A variety of colors can be seen on the surface of Mars but rusty red is the main color.
300
The color of the human eye depends on what pigment?
a. chlorophyll
b. melanin
c. crayons
b. melanin
Eye color is determined by a person’s genes. Genes are given to you by your parents. Your genes determine the amount of melanin that you have in your eyes. People with brown eyes have a large amount of melanin in the part of the eye called the iris, while people with blue eyes have much less of this pigment.
400
What color are the feathers of most crows?
a. white
b. yellow
c. black
c. black
A crow is a glossy black birds found in most parts of the world. They are related to the raven but are smaller. Crows are highly intelligent.
400
Wax called cerumen can build up in which part of the body?
a. nose
b. ear
c. mouth
b. ear
The ear canal has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. The wax will most often make its way to the opening of the ear. There it will fall out or be removed by washing. Wax can build up and block the ear canal and can even cause hearing loss.
500
What's the color of a healthy adult flamingo?
a. yellow
b. white
c. pink
c. pink
Flamingos are found in the Caribbean and along the northern coast of South America. Flamingos are extraordinarily social birds and live in large groups called flocks. A pigment in their food gives their feathers their flamboyant pink color.
500
Where in the human body are the nostrils located?
a. knee
b. foot
c. nose
c. nose
Your nose is part of your respiratory system. It allows air to enter your body, then it filters, warms and moistens the air. Your nose gives you a sense of smell and helps shape your appearance. The nostrils are the openings to the nasal cavities.