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.
Which of the following is NOT a product made by insects and used by humans: a) asphalt, b) honey, c) shellac, or d) wax.
It is "a". Asphalt is made from sand and tar. Honey comes from bees and so does beeswax. Shellac is made from the lac insect, which is a scale insect that feeds on shrubs. Shellac is used as a finish to protect wood but is nearly all replaced by synthetic products.
What is the usual number of eyes in an adult insect? Hint: 0, 2, 5, or 8?
Science Outreach Athabasca -
September 26, 2012
