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100

Why did Momma not want Byron to play with matches?

-She was worried he would burn down the house

-Her house burned when she was younger

-She didn't want him to influence Kenny to do bad things

100

Yesterday you read 15 pages in a book. Today you read 3/5 that amount. How many pages do you read today?

9 pages

100

The Amazon Rain Forest is located where?

South America

100

What is a constellation?

A group of starts that form a pattern

100

How many animals species are known to be endangered?

14,000

200

What animal did Kenny compare Momma to?

A snake

200

A dog walks around the park for a total of 1 1/2 miles. The next day, he walks for 1/2 that amount. How many miles did the dog walk that second day?

3/6 or 1/2 mile

200

About how many types of plants are found in the rainforest?

About 40,000

200
Complete the sentence:


The ______________ walked on the moon.

astronaut

200

Why do people try to save cuter animals over uglier ones?

It's easier to persuade people to help the cuter ones.

300

Who saved Byron from getting burned?

Joetta (Joey)

300

18 gallons of paint is needed to paint a large hallway. Only 2/3 of that is needed for a smaller room. How many gallons are needed for the room?

12 gallons

300

What percent of Earth's oxygen does the rainforest give?

20 percent

300

Name something that is part of the terrain of a desert

Sand

shrubs

small rocks

rocks

etc.

300

What does the aye-aye use its big ears for?

To locate insects inside trees

400

How do you know Byron didn't take Momma seriously about her threats to burn him?

He disobeyed her and kept playing with matches

400
There is 1/4 of a bag of dog food left over. If five dogs need to eat, what fraction will each dog receive?

1/20

400
Name one thing that is removed from a person before they become a mummy.

(answers will vary)

400

Name something that you might find in a terrarium.

reptiles

certain plants

400

What is the main feature of a proboscis monkey?

It has a large nose

500
In your opinion, does Momma overreact? Support your answer.

(points if answer makes sense)

500

On Sunday you received $30. The following day you spend 1/2 that amount. On Wednesday you spend 1/5 of the remaining total. How much money are you left with?

$3.00

500

How long could it take to mummify someone?

About 40 days

500

The latin STELL means what?

Star

500

Why can vultures eat rotting meat? 

They have extra-strong stomachs