Discovering the Hidden World Under a Microscope

What tool is essential to view common objects from a new perspective?

• Microscope

• Magnifying Glass

• Telescope

• Binoculars

What is the composition of sand from Jing down province in China?

• Only corals

• Pure minerals

• Mixture of minerals, rocks, shellfish, and corals

• Only shellfish

What is the oldest age a pine tree can reach?

• 5000 years

• 1000 years

• 100 years

• 500 years

What is stronger than a metal wire of the same diameter?

• Cotton rope

• Silk rope

• Wool rope

• Nylon rope

What is the unique feature of starfish when they catch their prey?

• Their stomach leaves their body to digest the food

• They use their brain to control digestion

• They use their tentacles

• They swallow their prey whole

What is the color of butterfly eggs depending on the species?

• Red, blue, or black

• Purple, orange, or pink

• Yellow, green, or white

• Brown, grey, or silver

What is honey's unique property regarding its shelf-life?

• It has a shelf-life of 10 years

• It spoils after a month

• It has an eternal shelf-life if sealed

• It spoils after a year

What was glue made from in the 18th century?

• Beeswax

• Tree sap

• Sturgeon fish

• Horse hooves

What is the main component responsible for the vibrant color of red cabbage?

• Flavonoids

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanins

• Carotenoids

What is the average amount of dust collected in an American home per year?

• 20 pounds

• 30 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 40 pounds