Which of these famous explorers passed through the Palouse region during their journeys? A. Lewis and Clark B. Vasco da Gama C. Marco Polo The correct answer is: Lewis and Clark
What is the primary crop of the Palouse, which is also grown on more land area than any other crop in the world? A. Corn B. Wheat C. Soybeans The correct answer is: Wheat
Where is Hocking Hills State Park located? A Colorado B Maine C Ohio Ohio is home to beautiful parks and nature reserves like Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park and the scenic shores of Lake Erie. The correct answer is Ohio.
For thousands of years, various groups have used this cave as…? A Shelter B Garden C Recreation area According to archaeological evidence, American Indians once inhabited the cave. It is believed they used small recesses in the rock walls, called ‘hominy holes’ as baking ovens. The correct answer is Shelter.
Pointed rock formations that are formed on the ceilings of caves by the mineral deposits of dripping water are called… A Stalagmites B Rockcicles C Stalactites Stalactites descend from the ceiling, whereas stalagmites are formed underneath them on the ground by the same process. An easy way to remember them is stalactites have a ‘C’ … Read more
Halophytes are plants that can tolerate high levels of… A Salt B Heat C Wind Mangroves are halophytes, plants that can thrive in water or soil with high salinity. Not only can mangroves filter salt out of seawater, some species also excrete the salt that they do absorb out of glands in their leaves. The … Read more
What do mangroves absorb more of than any other tree species in the world? A Sunlight B Carbon dioxide C Rain Trees capture carbon dioxide and store it in their leaves, stems, and roots through photosynthesis, generating oxygen and glucose in the process. Next time that you take a deep breath, thank a mangrove! The … Read more
This picture shows Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi, the capital of which country? A Egypt B Saudi Arabia C United Arab Emirates With a population of 1.6 million, Abu Dhabi is the United Arab Emirates’ second-biggest city after Dubai. Its name means ‘father of gazelle’ in Arabic, inspired by the many gazelles that once … Read more
The London Aquatics Centre’s roof design was inspired by… A Mountains B Waves C Beaches The concept of the centre was inspired by moving water. It mirrors the surrounding riverside landscapes of the Olympic Park. The correct answer is Waves.
Which is the largest piece of public art in Britain? A Angel of the North B The Scallop C ArcelorMittal Orbit The 114.5-metre tall sculpture is an observation tower at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sculptor Anish Kapoor said that one of the influences on his design was the Tower of Babel. The correct answer … Read more