Beach & Ocean
What’s the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean—it covers more area than all the land on Earth combined!
What’s the first day of summer called?
The summer solstice—it’s the longest day of the year with the most sunlight!
How many states are in the United States?
50
Who was the god of the sea in Ancient Greece?
Poseidon
What video game has main characters named "Alex" and "Steve"?
Minecraft
Which Australian formation can be seen from space?
The Great Barrier Reef
How long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?
About 8 minutes and 20 seconds.
Which country is colder: Greenland or Iceland?
Greenland
Which scientist came up with the idea of gravity when an apple fell on his head?
Sir Isaac Newton
What does "www" stand for in website addresses?
World Wide Web
How much of the ocean have humans explored?
Less than 5%
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
What colors are on both the Italian and Mexican flags?
Green, white, and red
What group of people from modern-day Norway explored and conquered land by sea between the 9th and 11th centuries?
The Vikings
What type of fish is Nemo?
A clownfish
What causes ocean waves?
Wind blowing across the water’s surface creates most waves.
What are the smallest blood vessels in the human body called?
Capillaries
Which continent has the fewest people?
Antarctica
What ship sank in 1912?
The RMS Titanic
What cartoon character was the first to speak lines in a movie?
Mickey Mouse
True or False: Sharks have bones.
False. Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage, the same stuff that’s in your nose and ears.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
What country first used paper money?
China
Which group of ancient peoples worshiped cats?
The Egyptians
What painting by Leonardo da Vinci is known for its mysterious smile?
The Mona Lisa