This photograph shows the world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon. Which is the second largest? A Daintree Rainforest B Hoh Rainforest C Congo Basin Rainforest The Congo Basin contains rivers, forests, swamps, and savannas and spans six countries in central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, … Read more
What’s the name of the second-highest layer of the rainforest, where most of the animals live? A Canopy B Emergent C Understory The overlapping branches and leaves of rainforest trees make up the canopy, which can reach heights of over 100 feet. Most rainforests are made up of four layers—the canopy, the emergent layer above … Read more
This picture shows a section of the Amazon rainforest in Peru, but most of it is found in which country? A Colombia B Suriname C Brazil The Amazon rainforest and Brazil are synonymous, with 60% of the rainforest spreading over the western and central parts of the country. The correct answer is Brazil.
Which of these types of stone structures is a part of Stonehenge in England? A Trilithon B Dolmen C Cairn Stonehenge is a megalithic structure that is comprised of an outer ring made of standing stones, topped with horizontal stones and a ring of smaller stones inside. Within this ring are trilithons, individual structures made … Read more
What annual celebration sees thousands of people gather at Stonehenge? A May Day B Samhain C Summer solstice More than 20,000 people gather at Stonehenge every June to see the sun rise over these ancient stones on the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year. We’ve heard it’s almost magical and a great … Read more
What kind of stone is Stonehenge made out of? A Sandstone B Obsidian C Slate There are two main types of stones that make up Stonehenge. The larger sarsen stones are sandstone blocks found around southern England. Recent research suggests those at the monument were brought from the Marlborough Downs, some 20 miles away. The … Read more
What is the primary food source of bald eagles? A Fish B Insects C Seeds Eagles are apex predators, meaning they are usually not hunted by other animals. They primarily prey on fish but can also eat other birds, reptiles, and small mammals such as rodents and bats. The correct answer is Fish.
What other country’s flag features an eagle? A India B Canada C Mexico The Mexican coat of arms shows an eagle settled on a pronged and bristled cactus, holding a snake in its beak. This depicts a story concerning the unearthing of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán (present-day Mexico City). The correct answer is Mexico.
On the Great Seal of the United States, what does the eagle hold in its talons? A A flag and a scroll B A sword and a pen C An olive branch and a bundle of arrows Much like the flag of the United States, the seal features the number 13. The eagle grasps a … Read more
Which of these is a traditional Juneteenth dish? A Clam chowder B Red velvet cake C Potato salad Red foods are featured in Juneteenth cuisine, meant to symbolize perseverance, sacrifice, and freedom. Red coloration also has ties to two red-hued West African plants, kola nut and hibiscus, which were sometimes added to drinks. The correct … Read more