The areas bordering the Seine as it runs through Paris are known as what? A The East Bank and West Bank B The Left Bank and Right Bank C The North Bank and South Bank The famous banks of the Seine, La Rive Gauche (the Left Bank) and La Rive Droite (the Right Bank) are … Read more
How did mason bees get their name? A They have a secret handshake B They use mud to construct their nests C They only live in fraternal societies Mason bees build hives in existing spaces like woodpecker holes or hollow trees. They use mud to separate each egg from the next. Each egg cell has … Read more
What is the name for a place where beehives are kept? A Aviary B Apiary C Topiary Beekeepers create homes for bees in apiaries. They can be set up for hobby, commercial, or educational purposes, usually for honey production. Apiaries have been found that date back to at least 2422 BCE. The correct answer is … Read more
Some female bees have pockets on their legs for carrying _____. A Nectar B Loose change C Pollen These pockets are called pollen baskets or corbicula, and they come in handy when transporting food back to the hive. The correct answer is Pollen.
What large bird, the tallest native to North America, became an icon of conservation efforts in the 20th century? A Turkey vulture B Blue heron C Whooping crane The whooping crane population reached an estimated low of 28 in the 1930s. Decades of legislation, land protection, and breeding programs have helped to increase their population … Read more
Rhino populations are threatened by poachers hunting them for their horns. Rhino horns are made of what material? A Bone B Keratin C Cartilage Keratin is a fibrous protein material. Despite it being commonly found in the world — it also makes up hair and fingernails — rhinos are hunted for their horns, which are … Read more
We’re looking at a Sumatran rhino. ‘Rhinoceros’ comes from the Greek ‘rhino’ and ‘keras,’ which mean… A Nose and horn B Forest and guardian C River and horse Rhinoceros roughly translates to ‘nose-horned,’ which is a common feature of all five living species of rhino. Javan rhinos and greater one-horned rhinos have one horn on … Read more
In which city would you find the Museo Soumaya, pictured here? A Buenos Aires B Mexico City C Brasília The correct answer is Mexico City.
What material was used to clad its striking exterior? A Copper B Aluminum C Glass The unique, windowless façade is covered in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum plates and helps protect the artwork inside from harsh sunlight. The correct answer is Aluminum.
What is the world’s largest museum? A Louvre Museum B Victoria and Albert Museum C Metropolitan Museum of Art Paris’s Louvre Museum is believed to be the world’s largest museum in terms of floor space, covering an area of 782,910 square feet. It houses around 38,000 works of art and is famously the home of … Read more