Rocks and Minerals
The Human Mouth
Planets & Space
The Animal Kingdom
All About Nick
100

As you may have discovered in the popular video game Minecraft, this is the hardest natural substance on Earth. They are almost impossible to scratch.

What are diamonds?

100

The third set of human molars that typically emerge in early adulthood, often causing crowding or alignment issues that may require removal. No, they cannot help you with your math homework.

What are wisdom teeth?

100

A term used to describe a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Earth has one, and Mars has two.

What is a moon?

100

A marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive fluffy ears, large black nose, and a diet primarily consisting of eucalyptus leaves. Though they are commonly mistaken as such, they are not bears.

What is a Koala?

100

What's Nick's favourite club???????

First Respond- I mean science club

200
July's birthstone, this dark red gem is composed of aluminium oxide with traces of chromium. It's name comes from the latin word "ruber," meaning red.

What is Ruby?

200

Lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat that tend to get inflamed easily. Some parents choose to have these surgically removed in early childhood, but risk their child having a weaker immune system later in life.

What are tonsils?

200

This is a term often used to refer to the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, due to their rocky nature and small size.

What are the rocky planets?

200

This is a term used to describe animals whose diets consist of meat only. Lions, sharks, and crocodiles are examples.

What is a carnivore?

200

Nick's favourite holiday.

What is Christmas?

300

A transparent material typically made from silica (sand) that’s melted at high temperatures, then cooled rapidly to prevent crystal formation.

What is glass?
300

This chemical substance, often provided at routine dental checkups, provides minerals for your teeth that strengthens your enamel and reduces the growth of bacteria.

What is fluoride?

300

An asterism in the constellation Ursa Major, consisting of seven bright stars that form a distinctive shape resembling a ladle. It was used by slaves as navigation guide.

What is the Big Dipper?
300

The largest species of big cat. They are solitary creatures and establish and maintain large territories that they mark with scent markings and vocalizations. 

What is a tiger?

300

Nick's favourite branch of science.

What is biology?

400

Fossilized tree resin, usually golden and translucent. It often contains ancient insects or plants.

What is amber?

400

The average adult human has this much teeth.

What are 32 teeth?

400

A small rock or particle from space, typically smaller than an asteroid, that passes through Earth's atmosphere and lands on its surface.

What is a meteorite?

400

The eggs of this organism are considered a luxury delicacy, particularly from species like the Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. It is typically enjoyed on its own or with accompaniments like blinis, toast, or crème fraîche. 

BONUS (200): NAME THE DISH

What is sturgeon? 

BONUS: Caviar

400

Nick's favourite vegetable turned into an AP Calc meme after he ate an entire one of these during Ms. Lim's food drive party last year.

What is a carrot?

500

A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava. When looked at under a microscope, you will likely find small crystals.

What is basalt?

500

This enzyme helps your body break down carbohydrates and is found in your saliva. This is the reason why bread, if left in your mouth for too long, may start to taste sweet.

What is (salivary) amylase?

500

A dwarf planet located in the middle of the asteroid belt. It was named after the Roman goddess of agriculture.

What is Ceres?

500

A term used to describe an organism that feeds on decomposing organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, breaking it down into smaller particles. Earthworms, woodlice, and some fungi are examples.

What are detritivores?

500

My favourite restaurant (four correct answers, only 3/4 are in Canada)

What are... Potbelly, New York Fries, Freshii, Popeyes