body trivia
Which part of the brain helps control balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What layer of Earth do tectonic plates float on?
Asthenosphere
Which animal is known for having the fastest heartbeat of any mammal?
Shrew
What country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
What type of bridge uses cables connected to towers to hold up the roadway?
Suspension bridge
What type of cell carries oxygen around your body?
red blood cells
What gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What do we call animals that cannot regulate their own body temperature internally?
Exotherms
Which reindeer is known for having a shiny red nose?
Rudolph
Which famous bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County?
Golden Gate Bridge
Which organ contains the most water in the human body?
brain
Which type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?
Igneous
Which animal has the largest brain relative to its body size?
Ant
What plant is often hung up so people can stand under it during Christmas?
Mistletoe
What is the main force that bridges must resist to prevent them from bending downward?
gravity
What is the scientific name for the process your body uses to break down food into energy?
Metabolism
What is the name for the point on Earth’s surface directly above an earthquake origin?
Epicenter
What is the main purpose of whiskers on mammals?
Balance and sensing vibrations
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the 6th day?
Six Geese a-Laying
Which material is most commonly used in modern large bridges because it is strong and flexible?
steel
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from your blood?
Kidneys
What process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using plants?
Photosynthesis
Which group of animals undergoes metamorphosis?
Amphibians
Which ocean is Christmas Island located in?
Indian Ocean
What do engineers call the maximum weight a bridge can safely hold?
Load capacity