Science Trivia Questions 21-27
Easy Questions
How many kinds of mammals live in the greater Athabasca area? Hint: less than 20, 35, 47, or more than 50.
There are seven major geological zones in Alberta. How many does the Athabasca River cut through? Hint: 1, 3, 5, or 7?
All seven. The geological zones are: Paleozoic and Mesozoic deposits of the Rocky Mountains; Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic formations of the foothills; Tertiary deposits distal from the foothills; Upper Cretaceous deposits further north; Lower Cretaceous deposits near Fort McMurray; and Devonian deposits near the outlet.
Can you list three insects of the Athabasca River Basin whose names start with the letter "b"?
How many species of butterflies live in the greater Athabasca area? Hint: less than 20, 27, 38, or more than 40?
What is a tarantula? a) an animal that has more legs than a spider, b) a large hairy spider of the therophosid family, c) a spider that is deadly poisonous to humans, or d) a spider that usually burrows in the ground.
Which of the following is NOT a product made by insects and used by humans: a) asphalt, b) honey, c) shellac, or d) wax.
What is the usual number of eyes in an adult insect? Hint: 0, 2, 5, or 8?
Science Outreach Athabasca -
September 26, 2012
