Plants
This flower is the national flower of the USA (and is also famous for being given as a gift on Valentine's day).
the rose
What animal is sometimes referred to as a trash panda?
Raccoon
Polar bears live in this northern U.S. state.
Alaska
What is the national bird of the United States?
the bald eagle
True or false: there are 4 deserts in the US.
True!
The Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts.
Found in Arizona, this iconic plant can live over 150 years and grow arms as it ages.
Saguaro Cactus
This animal, the American species of the żubr, can be found in the Western United States.
Bison
This US state has the Everglades National Park, the only place in the world where alligators coexist with crocodiles.
Florida
The American robin lays eggs that are:
a) blue
b) black
c) pink
a) blue
True or false: There is a rainforest in the US.
True!
the Hoh rainforest within Olympic National Park in Washington.
This type of tree makes the syrup we put on pancakes.
Maple tree
Instead of making the sound "chrum chrum", pigs in American English make the sound ____
Oink oink
The armadillo is found in many states, but can most commonly be found in this large southern state.
Texas
This insect has flashing lights and comes out during warm summer nights.
Firefly (or lightning bug)
True or false: there are 10,000 lakes in the United States.
False!
in the lower 48 there are about 125,000 lakes. Alaska alone has 3 million lakes!
These towering trees in California are among the oldest and tallest living things on Earth.
Sequoia (or Redwood) trees
This black-and-white mammal, found throughout most of the US, can spray a bad smell to protect itself.
Skunk
Bobcats, cougars, and mountain lions can be seen in this sunny West Coast state.
California
The northern cardinal is almost always this color.
Red!
True or false: the US has more than 100 active volcanoes.
True!
There are currently 169 active volcanoes.
This fruit grows on cactus plants in the desert.
Prickly pear fruit
This common North American animal is known for its white tail and was the star of the animated film "Bambi"
This Southwestern state, with several deserts, has bugs like scorpions, termites, and fire ants.
Arizona
This desert bird is famous for running fast and outsmarting predators, not for flying.
Roadrunner
What two oceans does the US touch?
Pacific and Atlantic