Spooky Science Quiz

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Spooky Science Quiz

Do you know the science behind some of Halloween's spookiest critters and plants? Take this quiz to find out!

Bats can find insects to eat in complete darkness by emitting high-pitched sounds and listening to echoes. What is this mechanism called?

Sonarlocator

Echolocation

Voice mapping

Vibration hunting

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Which of these is one of the world's smallest mammals?

Thorny Devil

Vampire Bat

Ghost Bat

Bumblebee Bat

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True or false: Vampire bats are the only mammals that feed entirely on blood.

True

False

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American tarantulas have hairs on their abdomen called "urticating hairs". What is the main purpose of these hairs?

To irritate a predators eyes, nose, or mouth, giving the tarantula time to escape

To provide a layer of warmth for the tarantula during colder seasons

To feel the ground for signs of water

To make the tarantula appear more threatening to predators

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True or false: Pumpkins self-pollinate.

True

False

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What pigment is responsible for the pumpkin's classic orange color?

Chlorophyll

Carotenoid

Flavonoids

Betalains

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Zombies are clearly suffering from damage to various areas of the brain. We can logically guess which areas may be damaged to cause zombie-specific behavior. What part of the brain is likely damaged in a zombie, leading to their high levels of apparent anger and aggression?

Pituitary Gland

Amygdala

Occipital Lobe

Hippocampus

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Which area of the brain is malfunctioning in a zombie, causing their clumsy, staggering walk?

Prefrontal Cortex

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

Optic Nerve

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