Which of the following has the fastest heartbeat?
hummingbird
blue whale
human
How much does it cost to create an astronaut's space suit?
$1 million
$50 million
$250 million
TRUE or FALSE? The largest big cat in the world is the jaguar.
FALSE -- The largest big cat in the world is the Siberian tiger.
TRUE or FALSE? The brain uses 20% of the body's oxygen and blood supply.
TRUE -- Brain neurons need a constant supply of oxygen to do their jobs.
How many miles can a honeybee fly in one day?
7 miles
2 miles
5 miles
What is the most populated continent?
Asia -- It has a population of more than 4.7 billion people.
TRUE or FALSE? Bald eagles are,indeed, bald.
FALSE -- The name comes from the old English word balde, which means "white."
TRUE or FALSE? Elephant tusks are actually teeth.
TRUE -- The ivory tusk is made of dentin and covered in enamel, much like a human tooth.
TRUE or FALSE? It's impossible to breathe and swallow at the same time.
TRUE -- The throat has two parts with two different functions that take turns.
TRUE or FALSE? Bats are shy.
FALSE - Bats are very social creatures within their groups, communicating with a language of different vocalizations.
Teeth are considered part of which body system?
skeletal system
nervous system
digestive system
Which would win a game of tug-of-war: a chimpanzee or the average human?
chimpanzee -- Male chimpanzees are 1.5 times stronger than humans when it comes to jumping and pulling.
TRUE or FALSE? All insects have six legs.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE? Earthquakes can last for more than 30 years.
TRUE -- Beginning in 1829, an earthquake in Indonesia lasted for 32 years.
How many muscles does it take to walk one step?
20
2,000
200
TRUE or FALSE? Insects live in the ocean.
FALSE -- The main reason there are no insects in the ocean is because insects do not have lungs.
