NATURE IN ALL IT'S GLORY
NATURE IN ALL ITS GLORY
From the largest creature that roams this planet, to the smallest that scuttles or flies upon the Earth and helps keep our fragile eco-system alive, nature is a wonderful thing. QUESTIONS 1. How many wings does a bee have? 2. The Mohs Scale measures a minerals hardness: what naturally occurring mineral has the highest number on the scale and is much desired? 3. What is the process called where a bird sheds its feathers? 4. Arctic, Sooty and Common are all types of which seabird? 5. How many stomachs does a cow have? 6. Which insect is responsible for over 1 Million deaths a year, making it the deadliest creature in the world? 7. What name is given to a female donkey? 8. As a rule, how many legs must a creature have to be classed as an insect? 9. What word is used to describe a group of ants? 10. One of the closest stars to Earth, found in Canis Major, is commonly called the ‘Dog Star’, but what is its official name? ................................................ANSWERS BELOW.............................. .................................................................. ......................................... ..................... ANSWERS 1. How many wings does a bee have? FOUR 2. The Mohs Scale measures a minerals hardness: what naturally occurring mineral has the highest number on the scale and is much desired? DIAMOND 3. What is the process called where a bird sheds its feathers? MOULTING 4. Arctic, Sooty and Common are all types of which seabird? TERN 5. How many stomachs does a cow have? FOUR 6. Which insect is responsible for over 1 Million deaths a year, making it the deadliest creature in the world? MOSQUITO 7. What name is given to a female donkey? JENNY 8. As a rule, how many legs must a creature have to be classed as an insect? SIX 9. What word is used to describe a group of ants? COLONY 10. One of the closest stars to Earth, found in Canis Major, is commonly called the ‘Dog Star’, but what is its official name? SIRIUS If you liked this quiz why not check out the Daily Quiz Questions Facebook page or contact us by email with your thoughts |
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