Posted Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Season: 2009-2010, Episode: 4
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Question #1:
Earthquakes that occur under the ocean can create large destructive waves of water. What are these waves called?
Answer: Tsunami.
Question #2:
When bees fly from flower to flower, they spread something that is important for making seeds and fruit. What do they spread?
Answer: Pollen.
Question #3:
The People’s Republic of China spreads across eastern Asia. What four countries border China to the north?
Answer: Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Question #1
The Republic of the Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands. What body of water separates the Philippines from Asia?
Answer: The South China Sea.
Question #2
Bracken Bat Cave near Austin, Texas is home to the world’s largest colony of bats. When the bats fly out at night to find insects, what do they use to find their prey in the dark?
Answer: Sound waves, or echo locating.
Question #3:
Nick Jonas has type 1 diabetes. Which organ of the body is affected by this disorder?
Answer: Pancreas.
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