The word ‘turtle’ comes from the Latin ‘tartarucha,’ which means: A Infernal beast B Heavenly creature C Watery delicacy In early Christian literature and art, turtles symbolized evil due to their lowness to the ground and their preference for wallowing in mud. The correct answer is Infernal beast.
What kind of glowing bugs do we see in this picture? A Longhorn beetles B Fireflies C Cucubanos It is believed that light production in fireflies, also called lightning bugs, began in larvae to deter predators. It was later adopted by adults through evolution and used as a mating signal. The correct answer is Fireflies.
What is the technical term for the glow given off by some species? A Chemiluminescence B Evanescence C Bioluminescence Numerous marine species as well as various fungi, bacteria, and some arthropods like fireflies, some centipedes, and millipedes are bioluminescent. The correct answer is Bioluminescence.
In photography, what is the name for the opening in a lens through which light travels? A Iris B Aperture C Gateway In biology, the pupil is the aperture, or opening, at the center of the iris that lets light into the eye. The iris contracts or expands the pupil to control how much light … Read more
Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United States. Which of these is a popular nickname for the flag? A Grand Continental B The Patriot’s Dream C Old Glory ‘Old Glory’ was the name William Driver of Massachusetts gave to the US flag presented to him when he took command of his … Read more
Which president ordered the 27th and current official flag of the United States in August 1959, including all 50 stars? A John F. Kennedy B Dwight D. Eisenhower C Harry Truman President Eisenhower ordered the current version of the flag when Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in August 1959. The 50-star flag was … Read more
The name of this hairstyle is also a term in heraldry and flag design: A Mohawk B Pompadour C Mullet A mullet is a star-shaped emblem on a herald or flag, and a field of stripes is known as a barry. Unlike the haircut, the US flag is business in the front and the back. … Read more
Name the Native American tribe that settled in the Okefenokee Swamp region: A Seminole B Navajo C Cherokee The Seminoles are a Native American people who settled in Florida in the 18th century. They built thatched-roof open-air structures called ‘chickees’ to counter the warm, humid climate. The correct answer is Seminole.
The waters of Okefenokee Swamp are dark brown due to tannic acid, which is also found in which drink? A Black tea B Lemonade C Hot chocolate The waters of the Okefenokee Swamp are tea-colored as a result of the trees and plants that decay in them. American alligators are more brown than green because … Read more
Welcome to the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, home to more than 10,000 ______. A Black caimans B American alligators C Green anacondas It is estimated that between 10,000 and 13,000 American alligators live in the swamp. The largest one to be tagged was ‘Okefenokee Joe,’ who was 11 feet long and weighed more than 400 … Read more