Where does the Río Negro originate? A Venezuela B Colombia C Brazil The Río Negro originates in the highlands of Colombia. It gradually gains volume as it flows southward into Brazil and is one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon River. The correct answer is Colombia.
Gneiss, a rock found in the Teton Range, is which type of rock? A Sedimentary B Igneous C Metamorphic Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rock is subject to heat, pressure or chemically active fluids over long periods of time. Metamorphism causes changes in mineral composition, structure and texture. Other metamorphic rocks include slate, marble … Read more
Which Indian river is known as Dakshina Ganga? A Godavari B Kaveri C Narmada The Godavari River, often referred to as the ‘Dakshina Ganga,’ is the second-longest river in India. It flows through several states in central and southern India, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The correct answer is Godavari.
What is this friendly marine mammal? A Fur seal B Grey seal C Leopard seal Don’t let the white coat fool you, this little one will develop a dappled grey coat in time, hence the name grey seal. Mothers forage heavily before pupping season and survive off of stored blubber while they remain on shore … Read more
Our homepage pup was born in Norfolk, east England, on the shores of which sea? A North Sea B Baltic Sea C Wadden Sea Gray seals can be found in the Wadden Sea and the Baltic Sea but this one is basking on the beach in Norfolk on England’s east coast with the North Sea, … Read more
What are common seals also known as? A Spotted seals B Monk seals C Harbor seals One of the most widespread of the pinniped family, harbor seals are found throughout coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere, including the East and West coasts of the US. Pupping season is in June and July and pups are … Read more
Grey seals can be found on the shores of which ocean? A Atlantic B Indian C Arctic Grey seals reside on certain shores of the North Atlantic Ocean, the part of the Atlantic Ocean that lies above the Equatorial Counter Current. The correct answer is Atlantic.
What is the largest animal in the world? A Fin whale B Minke whale C Blue whale The blue whale is the largest animal to have ever existed on Earth. These marine mammals can reach lengths of up to 30 metres and weigh as much as 200,000 kilograms. Blue whales are also known for their … Read more
Happy World Children’s Day! This playground in Tulsa features local wildlife in its design. Which birds are these slides based on? A Whooping cranes B Swans C Great blue herons The Gathering Place is a riverfront park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an imaginative playground, trails, gardens, and other activities to appeal to visitors of all … Read more
World Children’s Day is held on November 20, the same date that ______. A UNICEF, the International Children’s Emergency Fund, was established in 1946 B The UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 C The World Summit for Children was held in New York in 1990 World Children’s … Read more