Question 1: The thorny devil, pictured here, is native to …? A Australia B Uganda C Mongolia Correct Answer: Australia Question 2: What special ability do many lizards have when attacked by predators? A Turning invisible B Flying away C Detaching their tails Correct Answer: Detaching their tails Question 3: Which lizard is known for … Read more
Question 1: In which country is the island of Dugi Otok, pictured? A Croatia B Slovenia C Serbia Croatia has over a thousand islands and islets, 48 of which are permanently inhabited. Dugi Otok in Croatia is the seventh largest island in the Adriatic Sea. With an elevation reaching over 290 metres, maritime pines grow … Read more
Question: Which national park in Kenya, seen in today’s image, is famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro? A Amboseli National Park B Tsavo East National Park C Aberdare National Park Amboseli National Park spans over 392 square kilometres on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is home to African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, impalas, lions, cheetahs, … Read more
Question 1: The path in today’s image leads to Kennedy Lake. Where in Canada is this? A Vancouver Island B Baffin Island C Prince Edward Island Vancouver Island, which covers an area of over 32,115 square kilometres off Canada’s Pacific coast, has plenty to offer. The placid waters of Kennedy Lake are a popular spot … Read more
Question 1: Today we’re at Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave Desert meets the…? A Colorado Desert B Great Basin Desert C Chihuahuan Desert This vast wilderness in southeastern California brings together two distinct desert ecosystems. The Mojave Desert, with its higher elevation and cooler temperatures, is home to Joshua trees and unique rock … Read more
Question 1: Welcome to Sacsayhuamán! Where are we? A Peru B Ecuador C Colombia Correct Answer: Peru Question 2: What other famous Inca citadel is found in the Peruvian Andes? A Tenochtitlan B Aguateca C Machu Picchu Correct Answer: Machu Picchu Question 3: Who was the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation? A Zitkala-Ša … Read more
Question 1: This spotted owlet was photographed in Bangkok. Which country are we in? A Thailand B Malaysia C Myanmar Not to be confused with the spotted owl, which is native to North America, spotted owlets are found in Southern Asia, primarily on the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The name of the species (Athene … Read more
Question 1: The St. Joseph Pier Inner and Outer Lights are found on which Great Lake? A Lake Michigan B Lake Superior C Lake Erie The lighthouses mark where Lake Michigan meets the St. Joseph River. The outer lighthouse is a 35-foot-tall cast iron cylinder; the inner lighthouse is a 57-foot-tall octagonal tower atop a … Read more
Question 1: Today’s image takes us to Molokini Crater. What state are we in? A Hawaii B Florida C Alaska Correct Answer: Hawaii Question 2: Which is the most populous island in Hawaii? A Maui B Kauai C Oahu Correct Answer: Oahu Question 3: What does the Hawaiian word ‘wiki’ mean? A Connection B Small … Read more
Question 1: To which family of plants does lavender belong? A Mint B Pea C Parsley Correct Answer: Mint Question 2: In which type of therapy is lavender used? A Aromatherapy B Reflexology C Chromotherapy Correct Answer: Aromatherapy Question 3: Lavender was first used by… A Ancient Egyptians B Vikings C Druids Correct Answer: Ancient … Read more