Spring Has Sprung
Which insect becomes increasingly active in spring and is vital for pollinating flowers?
Honey bee
What is the standard distance of a track used in outdoor track and field competitions? (1 lap)
400 meters
Homer is located on the shore of which large body of water?
Kachemak Bay
In baseball, how many players are on the field for one team at a time?
9
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell
What is the term for the phenomenon when birds travel from warmer regions back to their breeding grounds in spring?
Migration
What is the term for the event in which athletes throw a heavy disc?
Discus
What is Homer, Alaska famously known as the "Capital of" due to its thriving fishing industry?
The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World
In soccer, what is it called when a player scores three goals in one game?
A Hat trick
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What fruit tree is famous for its beautiful pink and white blossoms in spring, especially in Japan?
Cherry Blossoms
What field event requires athletes to jump over a horizontal bar using a flexible pole?
Pole Vault
What is the name of the popular museum in Homer that explores local history, art, and nature?
The Pratt Museum
What kind of watercraft is commonly used in whitewater racing?
Kayak
What U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
What common weather phenomenon occurs more frequently in spring due to changing temperatures and air masses?
Thunderstorms
What is the term for the running event that lasts 26.2 miles?
Marathon
What type of bird is celebrated during Homer’s popular annual spring birding festival?
The Sandhill Crane
In golf, what term is used when a player completes a hole in one stroke under par?
A Birdie
Which popular board game includes tokens like the top hat and the car?
Monopoly
When was the official first day of Spring this year?
March 20th
Who holds the record for the fastest 100m dash of all time?
Usain Bolt
What is the approximate population of Homer, Alaska as of 2023?
6,040
What does the acronym "SCUBA" stand for?
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is the name for a word or phrase that reads the same backward and forward?
Palindrome