Sand is the primary ingredient for: A Glitter B Glue C Glass Sand is a versatile material, used to create glass, silicon chips, concrete, and much more. It’s also prized in agriculture for its superior drainage capabilities. The correct answer is Glass.
Food is extremely hard to find in a desert environment. What’s one way a gemsbok can find food? A Steal from another gemsbok B Dig a hole C Climb a fruit tree The gemsbok usually grazes on grass and other plants, but when they are not available, these tough animals will dig yard-deep holes to … Read more
Among the many rare species that live here, the dugong stands out. What is a dugong? A A blind fish B A man-eating plant C A relative of the manatee Thought to be the inspiration for the mermaid myth, dugongs swim along shallow waters of the reef, hoovering up marine vegetation with their specialized mouths. … Read more
Hawaii’s capital and largest city is Honolulu. On which Hawaiian island can you find it? A Kauai B Maui C Oahu With over a million residents, Oahu is the most populous island in Hawaii, but only the third largest in area. It is appropriately nicknamed the Gathering Place. The correct answer is Oahu.
The Great Barrier Reef is… A The world’s largest living structure B Visible from outer space C Both are true The Great Barrier Reef extends for about 1,430 miles and is Earth’s single biggest structure made by living organisms. It is made up of billions of tiny creatures known as coral polyps. It is also … Read more
We’re looking at the stunning blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Where are we? A Australia B Brazil C New Zealand The Great Barrier Reef, located on the northeast coast of Australia, is the world’s largest reef system and is made of more than 2,900 individual reefs. The correct answer is Australia.
We’re at Prince William Sound. Where’s that? A Alaska B Maine C Hawaii Prince William Sound encompasses thousands of square miles of protected waterways, islands, fjords, and around 150 glaciers on the south coast of Alaska. Besides sea otters, the sound is home to humpback whales, orca whales, porpoises, sea lions, and seals. The correct … Read more
What is a group of resting sea otters called? A Raft B Bob C Drift Sea otters love to rest in groups floating on top of the water. To keep from drifting apart, they wrap themselves in seaweed, forming something resembling a raft. The correct answer is Raft.
Otters belong to a family that includes what other animals? A Weasels B Seals C Bears Otters belong to the Mustelidae family, along with weasels, badgers, and wolverines. Mustelids are generally characterized by elongated bodies, short legs, short, round ears, and thick fur. The correct answer is Weasels.
Which marine animal is commonly found in the Marietas Islands? A Penguin B Barracuda C Sea turtle Protected from fishing and hunting by the Mexican government, the Marietas Islands are a great place to spot marine wildlife like dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, and even humpback whales during winter. The correct answer is Sea turtle.