Signs of Spring
After a long winter, we awaken to the sound of these worm catchers singing.
Birds
After the morning comes this
afternoon
Semitrucks have this number of wheels
18
They’re also known as big rigs or tractor-trailers.
Lake Tahoe straddles the border between these two states
Nevada and California? If you go to the Nevada side, flying is the easiest way to get there. If you go to the California side, it’s more accessible by car. The Nevada side is a nightlife haven, and the California side is the place to relax.
Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, and Alessandro Volta were all born and raised in what country?
Italy
Leonardo da Vinci is known for having painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. Galileo Galilei made discoveries that shaped the studies of physics and astronomy. Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery.
We put up with these to enjoy May flowers.
April showers
The saying is, “March winds and April showers bring May flowers.” While April is rainy, June is the wettest month in the United States. The saying originated in England
These occur after an earthquake
aftershock
Semis run on this type of fuel.
diesel
Drop for drop, diesel fuel produces more energy and power than gas. Further, diesel engines have a longer life.
This inlet runs between New York and Connecticut.
Long Island Sound
The definition of sound varies, but Frank Graff, writing for UNC-TV says, “I did find one theory that it is a throwback to the days of large sailing ships. When one was out in the stormy sea, it was good to finally make your way to the calmer and safer waters of the harbor—to be ‘safe and sound.’”
What flower shares its name with the Greek goddess of the rainbow and the colorful part of the eye?
Iris
Irises are perennial plants that come in many different types and colors
A sure sign of spring is the blooming of these trees in Washington, D.C.
cherry blossoms
Washington, D.C., celebrates with a citywide festival.
This is something that might occur to you after you give an argument.
afterthought
Burt Reynolds stars as a bootlegger in this 1977 film. On a dare, he and an accomplice attempt to run a truckload of beer while in pursuit by a sheriff.
Smokey and the Bandit
This is the largest U.S. state on the Gulf of Mexico
Texas
How many cups are in a gallon?
16
The size of cups and gallons in the U.K. and U.S. are different. The imperial gallon is 20% larger than the U.S. gallon. However, because their cups are also larger, they still use 16 cups to the gallon.
This sweet breakfast condiment heralds the arrival of spring in Canada and is celebrated with festivals.
maple syrup
Maple taffy is a favorite food at the festivals
Many people believe this is the destination when someone dies
afterlife or afterworld
Big rigs can have up to this number of gears, which also is part of their nickname.
18
This is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea
Cuba
What two words accompany “Red sky at night”?
“Sailor’s delight.”
This means that favorable weather is coming. The rest of the phrase implies the opposite: “Red sky in morning, sailors take warning
The largest harvest of this edible thistle takes place in the spring.
artichoke
Dip the leaves in butter, cut out the choke, and savor the heart.
According to American Heritage Dictionary, it is “a device for augmenting the thrust of a jet engine by burning additional fuel with the uncombined oxygen in the exhaust gases.”
afterburner
The truck that can carry the largest load is classified as this class number
class 8
It can carry up to 33,000 pounds.
This sea separates Finland and Sweden.
Baltic Sea
What symbol is in the center of the Canadian flag?
The maple leaf.
The Canadian House of Commons and Senate approved the design for the flag in late 1964, and Queen Elizabeth II pronounced it the official flag on February 15, 1965.