Food Science
This food helps to prevent heart disease as it helps to lower the level of cholesterol in blood. It is commonly found in Italian dishes and is measured often in cloves.
What is Garlic?
A species that is so important that an ecosystem could collapse without it is called this.
What is a Keystone species?
This river, flowing north for approximately 4,135 miles, is commonly regarded as the longest river in the world. It runs through a large portion of the continent of Africa and flows through several countries, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Egypt. It is known as being crucial for the establishment of the Ancient Egyptian civilization and today, the river is a vital water source for Egypt and Sudan.
What is the Nile River?
This is a popular fairy tale character known for his cunning and wit. He is a clever and resourceful cat who wears a pair of magical boots and uses his intelligence to help his master, a poor miller's son. In the modern day however, he is more seen with a donkey and an ogre. This cat has been adapted into various forms of media, including books, movies, and animated TV shows.
Who is Puss in Boots?
This is the main currency used in Denmark.
What is the Danish krone?
This process heats food to a specific temperature for a set time to destroy harmful bacteria like Salmonella without significantly altering the food’s nutritional value or taste.
What is Pasteurization?
When an organism benefits from looking like something in its environment this is called this. An example species is the Viceroy butterfly with the monarch.
What is minicry?
This river, located in South America, is the world’s second longest river. It also carries more water than any other river and is responsible for about 20% of the Earth’s freshwater entering the ocean and is known for having its source in the Andes mountains in Peru.
What is the Amazon River?
This cat is a fictional character created by the Japanese company Sanrio. She is depicted as a white anthropomorphic cat with a red bow and no mouth. this cat has become a global phenomenon and is featured on a wide range of products including clothing, accessories, toys, and stationery. She has become a beloved and iconic symbol in Japanese pop culture.
Who is Hello Kitty?
Happy Days features a character, The Fonz, performing this action. This water-based action has become synonymous with the downfall of shows, often using this action as a description for when a show goes too far and is no longer enjoyable
What is "Jumping the Shark"?
This reaction occurs when food is heated, producing new flavors and browning, which is why it enhances the taste and appearance of foods like roasted coffee or seared meat.
What is the Maillard Reaction?
When 2 species interact in a way that is good for both of them is called this. These occur with Bees and flowers, and Oxpeckers and many mammals.
What is Mutualism?
This river in China is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. It is also the site of the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric power station.
What is The Yangtze River?
This is a black and white tuxedo cat with a lisp, known for his rivalry with Tweety Bird and his constant attempts to catch and eat him. He often partners with other characters such as Porky Pig and Speedy Gonzales. His catchphrase is "Sufferin' succotash!" and he is known for his humorous and comedic antics.
Who is Sylvester?
In the 1990 film "Home Alone", the fictitious film that Kevin watches, "Angels with Filthy Souls", is a homage to this real film
What is Angels with Dirty Faces?
This additive is commonly used as a preservative in processed meats. It inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts, and bacteria in acidic foods, making it effective for preserving items like sausages and hot dogs.
What is Sodium benzoate?
Animals that gets most of their nutrition from fruit are called this. These include chipmunks, Howler monkeys, and Bonobo's.
What is Frugivores?
This river is the primary means of transportation in Central Africa; the river creates over 9,000 miles of shipping routes that transport everyday goods. This river is home to the highest number of unique species in the world and is the deepest river in the world.
What is the Congo River?
This cat is a cartoon character created in the silent film era and one of the first animated characters to attain widespread popularity. He is a mischievous black and white cat known for his big eyes and wide smile. He appeared in a series of successful cartoons and became a cultural icon in the 1920s, influencing the creation of subsequent cartoon characters.
Who is Felix the Cat?
This singer of sang the song "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" also voiced Frosted Flakes’ Tony the Tiger until his passing in 2005.
Who is Thurl Ravenscroft?
This type of reaction occurs when the enzyme polyphenol oxidase reacts with oxygen upon cutting or bruising, leading to discoloration in fruits. This is most commonly seen in apples and bananas.
What is Enzymatic browning?
Within the discipline of ecology, researchers work at five broad levels, sometimes discretely and sometimes with overlap: organism, population, community, ecosystem, and this.
What is Biosphere?
Located in Southeast Asia, this river travels through Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the South China Sea. It is the main hub for culture and transportation for Vietnamese villagers, as business owners create floating markets where they sell various goods such as fish, candy fruits, and vegetables.
What is the Mekong River?
This cat is from a popular animated television series that originally aired in the 1960s. This street-smart and charismatic cat leads a gang of alley cats in the city of New York. He often gets into various schemes and shenanigans, but always manages to outsmart and outwit Officer Dibble, the local beat cop. The show is known for its humor and iconic characters.
Who is Top Cat?
The person won the US Open men's tennis title in 1990 at the age of just 19.
Who is Pete Sampras?