General Knowledge
True/False
Animals
Trees
Maine
100

This fruit is famously associated with keeping the doctor away if eaten daily.

An Apple

100

Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins.

True — Sloths can stay underwater for up to 40 minutes, while dolphins max out around 10-15 minutes.

100

This powerful big cat has a big mane and roars loudly.  

Lion
100

Pancake lovers know this tree as the source of delicious syrup

Maple Tree

100

This is Maine's most famous nickname because of all its evergreen forests.

What is the Pine Tree State?

200

A spider has this many legs.

Eight

200

 The Great Wall of China is visible from space with the naked eye.

False — It's a common myth; astronauts say it's barely visible, and many man-made objects are easier to spot.

200

 This tiny bird is the only species that can fly backward.

hummingbird

200

 This evergreen with needles is a popular choice for Christmas trees.

Pine Tree

200

This tasty crustacean is Maine's top seafood export and often turns bright red when cooked.

What is lobster?

300

This primary color mixed with yellow makes green.

Blue

300

 You can hum while holding your nose completely closed

 False — Humming requires air to vibrate through your nose; blocking it stops the sound.

300

This fluffy red-and-white animal looks like a cute bear and loves bamboo too.  

Red Panda

300

Common in warm climates, this tree has large fronds and produces coconuts or dates.

Palm Tree

300

This national park on Maine's coast is famous for its rocky shores, mountains, and beautiful views.

Acadia

400

How many continents are on Earth?

7

400

The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in the summer.  

 True — Heat causes the iron to expand, making it up to about 6 inches (15 cm) taller!

400

This odd mammal lays eggs and has a duck-like bill.  

Platypus

400

Some of the world’s tallest trees, these are found along the California coast.

Redwood Tree

400

 Maine's state bird is this small, friendly black-and-white songbird.  

What is a chickadee?

500

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

500

 Peanuts are a type of nut.

 False — They're legumes (like beans and peas), not true nuts.

500

 This South American animal is the world's largest rodent.

Capybara

500

Known as “weeping,” this tree has branches that hang down toward the ground.  

Willow Tree

500

Maine became the 23rd state to join the U.S. in this year.

1820