Geography
Which country is this?
This is India!
When was Earth Day started?
A. 1910
B. 1970
C. 2010
1970!
How do hamsters transport their food?
They store their food in their cheeks!
What is natural chewing gum made from?
A. Honey
B. Fruit
C. Tree sap
Natural chewing gum is made from tree sap. For example, the ancient Mayans chewed a substance called chicle, which is from the sap of the sapodilla tree.
What flag is this?
This is the flag of Canada!
What type of event was the first Earth Day?
The first Earth Day started as a protest and day of education!
What is the fastest land bird?
The ostrich is the fastest land bird and can run up to 43 miles per hour!
Which grows quicker, our hair or our toenails?
Our hair grows quicker!
What country is this?
This is Japan!
How many plants and animals are protected under the Endangered Species Act?
A. 25
B. 100
C. 1,600
There are 1,600 species of plants and animals that are currently under the Endangered Species Act and many are successfully recovering!
What body part do lizards loose as a defense mechanism?
They can loose their tails!
Which of these inventions were invented by a child?
A. Braille
B. Motorcycle
C. CD
B. Braille.
The raised dots system of reading for the blind called Braille is named after Louis Braille. He was born in France in 1809 and lost his sight when he was just 3 years old. While attending the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, he experimented with different ways of reading using just touch. He modified a military code used for reading messages on the battlefield in the dark and went on to invent Braille, making it possible for blind people to read. He was just 15 years old!
What flag is this?
This is the flag of Brazil!
What happened as a result of the first Earth Day?
Many laws were passed to change the way businesses dealt with carbon emission and other issues. Other laws were passed to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of climate change.
How long can a dolphin hold its breath?
A. 1 minute
B. 15 minutes
C. 5 hours
Dolphins can hold their breath for 15 minutes!
True or false:
Our brains contain 70-80% water?
True!