Think Fast!
Coffee makers, blenders, and vacuum cleaners are examples of what category of household gadgets?
A. Personal Care Appliances
B. Small appliances
C. Entertainment Electronics
D. Smart Home Devices
B. Small appliances
Which mammals are the only ones capable of powered flight, unlike gliding animals such as flying squirrels?
A. Bats
B. Flying lemurs
C. Sugar gliders
D. Colugos
A. Bats
Fun Fact: Bats are the only mammals capable of true powered flight! Their wings are actually modified hands, with skin stretched between their elongated fingers
What is the natural pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color?
A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Collagen
D. Hemoglobin
B. Melanin
💡 Fun Fact: Melanin doesn’t just affect your skin, it also contributes to the color of your hair and eyes and helps protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
What are the citizens of Denmark called?
A. Danes
B. Dutch
C. Danners
D. Denmarkians
A. Danes
What does a seismologist studies ________
A. \Volcanoes
B.Fire
C. Earthquakes
D. Weather
C. Earthquakes
On Earth, how many equinoxes occur each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
They happen in March and September, when the Sun is directly above the equator.
In which country do half of the world’s pigs live?
A. United States
B. Brazil
C. China
D. Germany
C. China
Fun Fact: China is hone of a staggering 450 million pigs
ADHD stands for Attention____ _____ Disorder. What word completes the name?
A. Development / Health
B. Deficit / Hyperactivity
C. Development / Hyperactivity
D. Deficit / Health
B. Deficit / Hyperactivity
What type of leaf is featured on the Canadian flag?
A. Oak leaf
B. Maple leaf
C. Birch leaf
D. Elm leaf
B. Maple leaf
💡 Fun Fact: The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since the 18th century and represents the country's natural landscape and identity.
What is the building used for storing and maintaining airplanes called?
A. Hangar
B. Terminal
C. Runway
D. Control Tower
A. Hangar
Fun Fact: The word “hangar” comes from an old French word meaning a shed or covered enclosure. Today, airplane hangars can be enormous—large enough to fit several aircraft!
To save floor space, a Murphy bed folds up vertically into what part of the room?
A. The ceiling
B. The floor
C. The wall
D. The closet
C. The wall
Which of these birds can not fly?
A. Flamingo
B. Kiwi
C. Blue-footed Booby
B. Kiwi
FUN FACT: Despite only living on the island of New Zealand, there are five species of kiwi in the country.
Which hormone primarily regulates blood sugar levels?
A. Adrenaline
B. Insulin
C. Melatonin
D. Estrogen
B. Insulin
Which two countries share the longest international border?
A. United States & Mexico
B. Russia & Kazakhstan
C. Canada & United States
D. Brazil & Bolivia
C. Canada & United States
💡 Fun Fact: The Canada–U.S. border is about 5,525 miles (8,891 km) long, making it the longest international border in the world!
What do you call a person who eats fish but not meat?
A. Vegetarian
B. Vegan
C. Pescatarian
D. Carnivore
C. Pescatarian
💡 Fun Fact: A pescatarian typically eats fish and seafood, along with plant-based foods, but avoids meat such as beef, pork, and chicken.
What’s the name of the iconic white hat typically worn by chefs?
A. Beret
B. Toque
C. Fedora
D. Bowler
B. Toque
What kind of climate favors reptiles?
A. Cold and snowy
B. Cool and wet
C. Hot and dry
D. Hot and windy
C. Hot and Dry
FUN FACT: Reptiles are cold blooded creatures, meaning they have limited ability to control their body temperature.
What gives blood its red color?
A. Plasma
B. Platelets
C. Hemoglobin
D. White blood cells
C. Hemoglobin
💡 Fun Fact: Hemoglobin contains iron, which binds to oxygen and gives blood its characteristic bright red color when oxygen-rich.
What is the currency of Vietnam called?
A. Baht
B. Dong
C. Ringgit
D. Kip
B. Vietnamese Dong (₫)
💡 Fun Fact: The Vietnamese dong is one of the currencies with very high-value denominations—banknotes can go as high as 500,000 dong!
What do you call a chef who works directly under the head chef?
A. Sous Chef
B. Pastry Chef
C. Line Cook
D. Chef de Partie
A. Sous Chef
💡 Fun Fact: “Sous chef” comes from French and literally means “under chef.” They’re typically the second-in-command in a professional kitchen!
To create an extra fluffy cake from a cake mix, you can replace the eggs, oil, and water with what?
A. Yogurt and fruit juice
B. Sour cream and milk
C. One can of soda
D. Butter and heavy cream
C. One can of soda
Which sea creature can mesmerize or “hypnotize” prey with a dazzling display of shifting colors on its body?
A. Tuna
B. Manta ray
C. Whale
D.Cuttlefish
D.Cuttlefish
________ is a condition that can cause a person's skin to look pale and may be caused by not getting enough iron.
A. Anemia
B. Asthma
C. Arthritis
D. Insomnia
A. Anemia
💡 Fun Fact: Iron helps your body make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body.
Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand
B. Japan
💡 Fun Fact: Japan’s name in Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon, literally means “origin of the sun”—which is why it became known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
________ is a large, long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, often used for serving soup and sauces.
A. Spatula
B. Ladle
C.Spoon
D. Tongs
B. Ladle