Animals
Which kind of bear lives in Ohio?
Black Bears
How did the buckeye tree get its name?
Its nut looks like a buck's eye.
The fruit from this tree, similar to mangoes, is the official native fruit of Ohio.
Pawpaw
During which season is your shadow longest?
Winter
What are clouds mostly made of?
Water
In tracking wild animals, "scat" is another name for this.
Animal droppings, etc.
Which of the Great Lakes border Ohio?
Erie
85% of plants on Earth can be found in this ecosystem.
Oceans
This green pigment fades in the fall, allowing leaves to show their underlying colors.
Chlorophyll
What is the coldest month in Ohio on average?
January
This large four-legged predator can be found in all of Ohio's 88 counties.
Coyotes
What is the general term for an animal which gets eaten by other animals?
Prey
20% of the world’s oxygen supply is produced by this place.
What is the Amazon Rain Forest.
During which season do we have the longest amount of daylight in Ohio?
Summer
What is the hottest month in Ohio on average?
July
What is the state bird of Ohio?
Cardinal
Going to a dance? You might wear one of these, the official state flower of Ohio.
Red Carnation
From where do plants get their energy?
The sun.
What characteristic of Earth causes it to have seasons?
It is tilted on its axis.
What causes thunder?
The heat from lightening rapidly expanding the air around it.
What is an animal called that eats both meat and plants?
Omnivore
Although they aren't all female, what is the official state insect of Ohio?
Lady bugs
This panda favorite is the fastest growing plant in the world.
Bamboo
The longest (summer) and shortest (winter) days of the year have what special name?
Solstice
Which part of Earth absorbs most of the heat from the sun?
Oceans