Fun Facts
Geography Gems
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Tallest, Fastest, or Largest
100

The animal from which wool is obtained.

Sheep

100

The color of stripes that there are the most of on the American flag.

Red

100

This scientific instrument makes small things look larger.

Microscope

100

This is the reason that we celebrate 'Memorial Day'.

To honor those Americans who gave up their lives for their country

100

The tallest mountain in the world.

Mt. Everest

200

The president's face that is on the American penny.

Abraham Lincoln

200

In traveling north, this direction would be on your right.

East

200

Earth is the _______ planet from the sun.

Third

200

The two U.S. presidents for which we celebrate birthdays for in February.

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

200

The tallest living thing in the world (you can see one in the state of Washington).

Giant redwood tree

300

This is another name for the season of fall.

Autumn

300

What is the capital of New York?

Albany
300

The iris is what part of your body?

Eye

300

This holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September.

Labor Day

300

What is the largest continent?

Asia

400

This bird is known for its beautiful tail.

Peacock

400

This famous mountain has the faces of four past presidents carved on it.

Mt. Rushmore

400

This would be caused if the earth's crust moves suddenly along a fault.

Earthquake

400

In which month is Father's Day celebrated?

June

400

The world's largest snake.

Anaconda

500

The art of Japanese paper folding is called this.

Origami

500

Name one state that borders Canada. 

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska.

500

What is an omnivore?

A living thing that eats both plants and animals.

500

All Saints Day is celebrated the day after which holiday?

Halloween

500

The world's fastest animal.

Cheetah