Pathfinders Honour Camp Jeopardy

Ecology

100

The science of the relationship between organisms and their environments.

What is ecology?

200

List 5 ways you can improve your environment.

(the usual, recycle, etc, gimme 5)

300

Define eutrophication.

The excess growth of algae or other organisms that blocks out sunlight, eventually kill primary producers and destroying the energy chain.

400

Define an ecosystem.

A unit consisting of plants, animals, and micro organism in an area functioning together.

500

Create an ecological pyramid for a howler monkey

Forest trees -> Howler Monkey -> Boa constrictor –> Harpie eagle

Bubbles

100

How much layers does a bubble have?

2

200

What is the meaning of hydrophobic?

Not attracted to water.

300

What is the meaning of hydrophilic?

Attracted to water.

400

What water quality works best for bubbles?

Filtered water

500

What is the purpose of glycerin in bubble solutions?

to make the bubbles last longer and become stronger

Seeds

100

Name 3 seeds for food

Corn, Almond, Cashew, Cocoa, Lentil, Green Bean, Peanut

200

Name 3 seeds for spices

Cocoa, Cumin, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Mustard, Coriander

300

– List the 3 parts of a seed

Seed coat, Cotyledon, embryo

400

the necessary requirements for seed germination

Water, oxygen, correct soil conditions

500

Name the fives methods of seed dispersal.

Gravity, Mechanical, wind, water, animals

Animal Tracking

100

Name four signs that signal mammals.

Tracks

Scat

Fur and antlers

Cuttings

Scratches on trees

Scent Posts

Carcasses

200

Name 4 signs of birds

Feathers

Droppings

Nests

Birdsongs (if you can hear them, they must be present!)

Eggs or eggshells

Pellets

300

Name a mammal or some species of insects that leave scent trails to communicate with others of their species.

Ants, dogs, Canines, cats, deer, moose, alpaca and llama,

400

Name the 2 ways birds walk

hopping or walking/waddling

500

Name the 4 types of walkers

Flatfoots, toe walkers, toenail walkers, bounders.

dogs

100

What is the largest dog?

Tibetan Mastiff

200

Most popular toy breed?

Yorkshire Terrier

300

What dog has been especially helpful in tracking criminals?

Bloodhound

400

what class of dog is the jackal?

Wild dog

500

name 4 characteristics of the canine family.

1. Canines have 42 teeth.
2. They walk on their toes.
3. They have four claws on their hind feet, and five on the front.
4. They have two coats
5. don't see colours as well as humans.
6. Their temperature is between 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit
7. They have excellent hearing due to ear flaps called leathers
8. They have a keen sense of smell
9. they choose food according to smell as wsell.