Nova Scotia
Solar System
Zoology
Geography
General
100

Who wrote the song "She's called Nova Scotia"?

Rita McNeil

100

Would your body weight be more or less (in pounds) if you lived on Mars?

Less

A person who weighs 200lbs on earth would weigh only 76lbs on Mars

100

How many eyes do spiders have?

8

100

What do scientists use to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

The Richter scale

100

How long is an Olympic swimming pool in metres?

50

200

Sable Island is well known for which very special inhabitant? 

Sable Island horses

200
True or False: Pluto is a planet

False (It was declassified in 2006)

200

How many oceans contain sharks?

ALL OF THEM! Even some rivers and freshwater lakes!

200

Which city in Italy is famous for its canals?

Venice

200

What is cynophobia?

Dogs

300

This lake was likely named for the way the light reflects off the water.  What is the metallic name of this lake?

Bras D'or

300

What colour is the sunset on Mars?

Blue

300

Which animal can change direction midair?

Cheetah

300

What was the earths supercontinent called 135 million years ago before it split due to the continental drift?

Pangea

300

What is the rarest M&M colour?

Brown
400

What is the name of the beach in Pictou County with the warmest waters north of the Carolinas?

Melmerby Beach

400

How long does a solar eclipse last?

About seven and a half minutes
400

What process do bats use to locate their prey?

Echolocation
400

What metal is found at the center of the earth?

Iron

400

From which country does Gouda cheese originate?

Netherlands

500

What year did Nova Scotia join confederation?

1867

500

What colour is the sun?

Trick question!! It's actually a mixture of all colours
500

What can sharks sense that humans cannot?

Electricity

500

How many time zones does France have?

12

500

What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

Mr Potato Head