kb Miscellaneous 2013 #4 Flashcards
What is the only manmade structure that can be seen from space?
Great Wall of China
What do we call a scientist who studies the development of human cultures, customs and beliefs?
anthropologist
What do we call the pattern of earthquakes and volcanoes that circles the Pacific Ocean?
the Ring of Fire
What city in the United States was virtually destroyed by a combination of earthquake and fire in 1906?
San Francisco
What is the scale used to measure the hardness of minerals?
Moh’s Scale
What is the name given to our modern calendar which was begun by Pope Gregory in 1582?
Gregorian calendar
What is the deepest lake in the U.S.?
Crater Lake
How many states in the United States have only 4 letters?
3
What is the only state where diamonds are found?
Arkansas
What mineral helps develop good teeth and bones?
calcium
Ten hours ago a towel was wet. Now it is dry. This is the result of what natural process?
evaporation
What kind of energy would an arrow have after it is shot?
kinetic
What human body system’s primary job is the breakdown of nutrients for use through the body?
digestive
The moon produces no light, and yet it shines at night. Why is this?
It reflects sunlight.
Complete this statement from a popular nursery rhyme.
Monday’s child is fair of ___.
face
