28: Trail Trivia #7

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.

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Episode Transcript

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Nature is an endless source of wonder, filled with fascinating
facts and incredible phenomena waiting to be discovered.
From the majestic landscapes that shape our world to the
intricate behaviors of the smallest creatures, nature
offers a wealth of trivia that can surprise and inspire.
Whether you're a seasoned natureenthusiast or just beginning to

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explore the natural world, there's always something new to
learn. Join us as we dive into some fun
and mind blowing nature trivia celebrating the beauty and
complexity of the environment around us.
Welcome to NPR Jr. Podcast.
I'm Justin. And I'm Robin.
In this trail trivia episode, we'll be testing your nature

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knowledge with a fun and exciting three round trivia
challenge. Each round will focus on a
different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and
ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
In round one, we'll warm up withseven easier questions.
Round two we'll dive a little deeper with another seven

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questions. In the final round, we'll ramp
things up with one tougher mind bending question.
Make sure to grab a pencil and paper or use the scorecard PDF
we have LinkedIn the show notes.Don't forget to pause the
podcast after we give each question to allow everyone a few
seconds to answer. We'll go through each question

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and around and once all the questions for the round are
complete, we'll then go back andreveal the answers.
If you are playing with someone and want to keep score, we
recommend awarding one point foreach question in round one, two
points for each question in round two, and for the
challenging final round question, you can wager between

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one point and your total scores from rounds one and two
combined. So get ready and let's see how
many of these nature trivia questions you can answer.
Let's dive in. Round one the solar system #1

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What is the largest planet in our solar system #2 What is the
scientific formula for water #3 What is the smallest planet in
our solar system #4 now that Pluto is no longer included, how

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many planets are there in the solar system #5 What planet is
nicknamed the Red Planet? Number six, What is the third
planet from the Sun? And #7 how many planets in our

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solar system have known water sources?
OK, let's go through the answers.
Number one, what is the largest planet in our solar system?
The answer is Jupiter #2 the scientific formula for water is

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H2O #3 What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
The answer is Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to
the sun and the smallest planet in our solar system #4 not
including Pluto. How many planets are there in

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the solar system? That is 8 #5 The planet
nicknamed the Red Planet is Marsnumber six.
The third planet from the Sun isEarth and #7 How many planets in
our solar system have known water sources?

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That is 5. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and
Jupiter, along with several moons like Europa, are known to
have water sources in some form.Earth is the only planet with
stable liquid water at its surface.

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Round 2 Ocean invertebrates #1 This is our double time, double
point question of the day. What is the largest structure on
Earth built by living organisms #2 What is the name of the most

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venomous creature in the ocean #3 What invertebrate is
considered the most intelligent #4 What invertebrate can produce
the most eggs? Between 2 and 70 million in one

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spawning event #5 What is the name of the world's largest
invertebrate? They can weigh over 1100 lbs or
500 kilograms, and reach lengthsof over 45 feet or 14 meters.

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Number six. Which invertebrate is suspected
to be one of the longest lived, with some specimens reaching 507
years old? And #7 What is the term for the
process where many invertebrateschange form from young to adult,

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the example being caterpillars to butterflies?
Now the answers for round two, Number one, the largest
structure on earth built by living organisms is the Great
Barrier Reef, which is a coral reef system.
Coral are in fact invertebrates.Be sure to award yourself double

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points if you got this one correct.
Number 2, The most venomous creature in the sea is the box
jellyfish #3. The invertebrate that is
considered to be the most intelligent is the octopus #4.

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What invertebrate can produce the most eggs?
Between 2 and 70 million in one spawning event.
Oysters #5 What is the name of the world's largest
invertebrate? That is the colossal squid.
It is sometimes called the Antarctic crank squid.

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While the giant squid is well known, the colossal squid is
actually larger in terms of mass, making it the heaviest
invertebrate on Earth. Colossal squids have a bigger,
heavier body, shorter arms, and tentacles and hooks on their
suckers. Unlike the giant squid, the
largest colossal squid has likely never been measured.
Beaks found in sperm whale stomach suggests that they can

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reach over 1500 lbs. Number six, which invertebrate
is suspected to be one of the longest lived?
That is the ocean quahog clam, also sometimes pronounced quahog
in #7 What is the term for the process where many invertebrates

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change from young to adult, an example being caterpillars to
butterflies? The answer is metamorphosis.
Many sea creatures undergo metamorphosis, including but not
limited to sea urchins, sea stars, oysters, clams, crabs,
lobsters, corals, jellyfish and mini marine worms.

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Final round The category is Origins.
Final question Wager anywhere from one point to your total
from rounds one and two combined.
Here we go. What continent is the rubber
tree native to? The rubber tree is native to

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South America, specifically the Amazon rainforest.
It is now cultivated commercially in many parts of
the world, including Asia and Africa.
Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, is the largest producer of
natural rubber. And that wraps up today's

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journey through the wonders of nature.
We hope these fascinating facts have sparked your curiosity and
deepened your appreciation for the natural world.
Remember, the earth is full of surprises, and there's always
something new to learn and explore.
Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to share more nature
trivia with you in future episodes.

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Until next time, stay curious, stay connected to nature, and
keep exploring the incredible world around you.
To contact us via e-mail [e-mail], it's in
the show notes or follow us on our adventures on Instagram at
NPJR Podcast. Happy Trails and Remember the

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Earth is ours to explore and protect.
O let's get out there and do it.Exlore.
Learn. And protect.