This or That?
Everyday Science
Did You Know?
Around the World
Words and Phrases
100

Does the Earth have more land or water?

Water

100

This freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

Water

100

The only U.S. state made up entirely of islands.

Hawaii

100

This city is home to the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.

Rome

100

Complete the phrase: “Better late than…”

Never

200

Is a dolphin a mammal or a fish?

Mammal

200

This gas makes up about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere.

Nitrogen
200

This animal can sleep standing up.

Horse (or cow)

200

Mount Kilimanjaro is located on this continent.

Africa 

200

This word means both a fruit and a tech company.

Apple

300

Is the chemical symbol for gold "Au" or "Ag"?

Au

300

Water can exist in how many states of matter under normal conditions?

Three

300
The only continent without snakes.

Antartica

300

This country has more lakes than any other in the world.

Canada

300

This expression refers to a very close or intimate friendship. (Hint: includes a vegetable)

Two Peas in a Pod

400

Does the human body have more bones at birth or as an adult?

At Birth (around 270, compared to 206 in adulthood)

400
What gas is essential for photosynthesis in plants?

Carbon Dioxide

400

This animal has the longest lifespan of any vertebrate, living up to 200 years.

Greenland Shark

400

The currency used in Japan.

Yen

400

This word means both a large cat and a type of vehicle.

Jaguar

500

Does the Eiffel Tower have more or fewer than 1,000 steps?

More! (1,665 steps)

500

This natural phenomenon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight to the Moon.

Lunar Eclipse

500

This animal can sleep for up to three years.

Snail

500

This river is the longest in the world.

The Nile

500

This expression is used when something is easy to accomplish. (Hint: includes a sweet treat!)

Piece of Cake