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?
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.
It is "b". Tarantulas are spiders that are usually large and hairy. Technically, all tarantulas belong to the Family Therophosidae. Although many tarantulas dig burrows, not all do so. Also, other spiders that are not tarantulas dig burrows. No tarantulas occur in Alberta. All spiders have eight legs. Very few spiders are really dangerous to humans.
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
