Just Jeju
True or False?
Jeju Island is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
True!
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The landscape of South Korea is extremely mountainous. In fact, ____% of the land in South Korea is covered by hills and mountains.
A. 50%
B. 90%
C. 99%
D. 70%
D. 70%
The Asiatic Black B _ _ _ is characterized by its smooth black coat and V-shaped patch of white fur on its chest. Because of this patch of fur, it is also known as the M _ _ _ B _ _ _ . It is one of the most endangered mammals in South Korea owing to population declines as a result of human exploitation and habitat loss.
Asiatic Black Bear / Moon Bear
This incredible insect is the only insect on planet Earth that can turn its head!!!
Praying Mantis
When hunting these marine mammals produce bubbles to herd their prey to the surface. They sometimes also use a hunting technique called 'fish-whacking', where they use their tail to hit fish and so stun them - making them easier to catch.
Dolphins
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True or False?
The famous male divers, the Haenyeo, are designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
False! The Haenyeo are famous women divers!
The National food of South Korea is...?
KIMCHI!!!
The Korean Crevice S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is an amphibian that lives under rocks in limestone forest areas on the Korean peninsula. It is the only lungless s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ known in Asia, which means it breathes through its s _ _ _! Discovered in Daejeon in 2005, the species is considered common, and reasonably widespread, but has not been well studied in the field and therefore not much is known about this cute-slimy creature.
Korean Crevice Salamander / skin
The G _ _ _ _ _ O _ _ W _ _ _ _ _ is the only venomous species of spider found on Jeju Island. This arachnid is also known as a B _ _ _ _ _ Spider because of the yellow stripes on its abdomen.
Golden Orb Weaver
These cephalopods have a beak and are known for their ability to camouflage themselves in almost any environment.
Octopus
Jeju Island has 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites: These sites are...?
1. Hallasan Mountain S _ _ _ _ _ V _ _ _ _ _ _
2. Geomunoreum L _ _ _ T _ _ _ System
3. Seongsan Ilchulbong V _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ Cone.
Hallasan Mountain Shield Volcano, Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, & Seongsan Ilchulbong Volcanic Tuff Cone.
The National Flower of South Korea is the R _ _ _ of Sharon or the common H _ b _ s c _ s (enter the vowels).
Rose / Hibiscus
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L _ _ _ are solitary cats covered with beautiful, thick fur that keeps them warm during frosty winters. Their large paws are also furry and contact the ground with a spreading toe motion that enables them to function as natural snowshoes. These stealthy cats avoid humans and hunt at night, so are rarely seen.
Lynx
This abusive arachnid is a parasite that is known to transmit many nasty diseases as it burrows under the skin of its prey to suck its blood. This arachnid is called a T _ _ _.
Ticks
These cephalopods are hunted at night using giant lights.
Jeju Island is home to 9 UNESCO Global Geoparks. Numbers 1-4 of these sites are...?
1. S _ w _ _ b _ _ g Tuff Ring
2. S _ _ b _ _ s _ _ Lava Dome
3. Y _ _ n _ m _ _ i Tuff Ring
4. J _ _ g m _ _ Daepo Columnar Lava Columns
1. Suweolbong Tuff Ring
2. Sanbangsan Lava Dome
3. Yongmeori Tuff Ring
4. Jungmun Daepo Columnar-Jointed Lava
The National animal of South Korea is the S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ _.
The National bird of South Korea is the Korean M _ _ _ _ _.
The National tree of South Korea is the Korean R _ _ P _ _ _.
Siberian Tiger / Magpie / Red Pine
Amur l _ _ _ _ _ _ _, one of the world’s rarest big cats, were once widely distributed throughout South Korea but were driven to near critical extinction due to decades of war and mass poaching. It’s believed that only about 70 remain in the wild. These animals reside in dense forests at high altitudes, mostly at the DMZ. Seoul Zoo recently announced it is pushing to introduce these highly endangered cats in an effort to help restore their populations.
Amur Leopards
These dangerous insects are used in South Korean traditional medicine. These many-legged arthropods are used to produce one of the most important traditional drugs in South Korea that is used to treat arthritis, stroke, snake bite, and many other maladies.
Centipedes
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These aquatic animals have built-in pockets under their arms and a group of these animals resting together is called a "raft". The teeth of this animal are strong enough to bite through the spines of a sea urchin or crunch a clamshell. These marine mammals are so hungry they are known to eat 25% or more of their body weight per day, or more than 6 kilos of seafood. To compare, a human would need to eat over 50 kilograms of food a day!
Sea Otters
Jeju Island is home to 9 UNESCO Global Geoparks. Numbers 5-9 of these sites are...?
5. S _ _ g _ _ p _ Fo _ _ il Formations
6. C _ _ _ _ j _ y _ _ n Waterfall
7. Mount _ _ _ _ _
8. M _ _ j _ _ _ _ _ l Lava Tube
9. S _ _ _ g _ _ _ I _ c _ _ _ b _ _ _ Tuff Cone (aka. Sunrise Peak)
5. Seogwipo Fossil Formation
6. Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
7. Mount Halla
8. Manjanggul Lava Tube
9. Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone
The National mineral of South Korea is a variety of quartz called A _ _ _ y _ _ _.
Hint: This is a purple/violet-colored, crystal-like mineral.
Amethyst
The S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ musk d _ _ _ is found in forests throughout Northeast Asia. Their small shape allows them to hide from predators through tiny openings in the rocky terrain, and also allows them to run extraordinarily fast from predators. Although these d _ _ _ have fangs, they are actually herbivores. In South Korea, these magnificent mammals can be spotted in Gangwon and Jeollanam provinces.
Siberian Musk Deer
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These insects are known for their enormous red eyes and extremely loud buzzing noises that can be heard during the mating season (springtime). These insects live in trees and are edible but the females are considered more delicious than the males.
Cicadas
Name 3 of the aquatic animals the Haenyeo are known to harvest from the ocean...
Bonus +100: Name 3 more...
Abalone, Conch, Clams, Mussels, Sea Cucumber, Sea Snails, Sea Urchin, Seaweed, and Octopus.