Science and Nature
What gas do we exhale when we breathe out?
Carbon Dioxide
What fruit is dried to make raisins?
Grapes
What famous ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What color do you get when you mix red and white?
Pink
What bird can fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What is the main ingredient in miso soup?
Soybeans
What was the site of the Japanese attack on US soil that sparked our entrance into WWII?
Pearl Harbor
Which U.S. state has the most volcanoes?
Alaska
What element has the chemical symbol “O”?
Oxygen
What do you call a scientist who studies animals?
A Zoologist
What grain is the most common grain used to brew beer?
Barley
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is the process of liquid water turning into vapor called?
What type of pastry is filled with fruit and baked in a crust?
Pie
What natural mineral's discovery sparked a rush to California in 1849?
Gold
Which Great Lake is the smallest by surface area?
Lake Ontario
What is the name of the first artificial Earth satellite?
Sputnik
What is the largest reptile on Earth?
(Saltwater) Crocodile
Which nuts are used to make pesto?
Pine Nuts
Who wrote the influential book Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What North American country connects North and South America?
Panama
What famous ship sank in 1912?
The Titanic