Department of Life and Health Science

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1. What club, named for a California mountain range, is the U.S.'s leading grassroots conservation organization?

2. Approximately, how many years ago was the Earth formed?

3. Polar bears cover a part of their body so that they can't be seen as easily while hunting. What is the part?

4. The coccyx, located at the base of the spine, is the evolutionary reminder of what body part?

5. Which type of clouds are typically large, fluffy, and white?

6. Approzimately how many species of mammals are listed as threatened or endangered?

7. Which flower was named for its bright color and a link with the Virgin Mary as a charm against evil powers?

8. What force causes things to move away from the center?

9. Which U.S. state lends its name to a bird that is the rarest vulture in the world?

10. Emperia is the greek word for "experience". What is the scientific method that derives knowledge from observation and experience?

11. St. Elmo's Fire, a naturally-occuring electrical charge named for the patron saint of sailors, usually occurs on what part of the ship?

12. Which of these medical terms describes the study of old age and its diseases?

13. Which of these animals can glide, but not fly?

14. What endangered bird is often spotted in debates between loggers and conservationists in the Pacific Northwest?

15. What type of animal is the most widely-spread land mammal?

What 5 letter virus is considered the deadliest active virus in the world today?

17. Which disaster was the most expensive (in total losses)?

18. Are you more likely to run into a myoclonic jerk while:

19. Of the 10 biggest bodies of water on Earth, 2 include the names of countries. Which are they?

20. Which is believed to be the first to walk on two feet?

21. Which of these factors do not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

22. Which came first?

23. What percentage of the Earth's water supply is fresh water available for human use?

24. How many oceans are there on Earth?

25. Name the sea urchin that burrows into the sand for protection, and shares it name with a unit of currency.

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