Why is it called a pink moon? A It appears when pink wildflowers bloom B It appears when flamingos gather in large flocks after winter C It appears pink in the night sky The April full moon is called the pink moon because Native Americans associated it with the flowering of wild ground phlox, or … Read more
Like many other bird species, black grouses have ornamental patches of bare skin. What are they called? A Flanks B Wattles C Napes Birds’ wattles take a variety of forms. While chickens, turkeys, and other species have fleshy flaps of skin hanging from their necks, male black grouses have bright red ‘eye combs’ on their … Read more
The black grouse has a tail shaped like what ancient instrument? A Lyre B Pan flute C Didgeridoo The black grouse’s tail spreads out into a shape like a lyre, an ancient stringed instrument that resembles a miniature harp. The correct answer is Lyre.
What species are these birds? A Rock ptarmigan B Northern cardinal C Black grouse These black grouses are showing off their black and white tails while performing a courtship ritual called a lek. The correct answer is Black grouse.
Philosopher Seneca the Younger was from Córdoba. Which school of philosophy did he study? A Marxism B Buddhism C Stoicism Roman philosopher and playwright Seneca the Younger is considered one of the three key Stoic philosophers, alongside Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. His writings made Stoic concepts of practical ethics accessible to a large audience. The … Read more
The Córdoba Roman bridge features which type of bridge design? A Beam bridge B Cable-stayed bridge C Arch bridge The Córdoba Roman bridge is an example of one of the oldest styles of bridges in the world, the arch bridge. Other famous arch bridges include Australia’s Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Stone Arch Bridge in … Read more
The Córdoba Roman bridge is in which country? A Spain B Portugal C Italy The Córdoba Roman bridge was first built in the early first century BCE in the city of Córdoba, Spain. For 2,000 years it was the city’s only bridge across the Guadalquivir River. The correct answer is Spain.
Hawaii, considered the rainbow capital of the world, has what state nickname? A The Mahalo State B The Hula State C Aloha State Hawaii is known as the Aloha State, a word in the Hawaiian language that can mean ‘hello’ or ‘goodbye,’ or express love, compassion, and respect. The correct answer is Aloha State.
What mnemonic device is used to recall the colors seen in a rainbow? A Ray O. Light B Al B. Sure C Roy G. Biv Roy G. Biv is made up of the first letters of the most-commonly identified colors in the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The correct answer is … Read more
On April 3, we celebrate which natural phenomenon? A Rainbows B Blizzards C Lightning Every year on April 3, we celebrate National Find a Rainbow Day. At Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on the island of Hawaii, seen here, rainbows are frequent sights. The correct answer is Rainbows.