Science of Christmas

What is bioluminescence?

• light produced by living creatures

• a really cool light show

• how biologists hunt for nocturnal creatures

• light that comes from a biology classroom

How do living things produce light?

• using the pigment luciferin

• using the pigment glowerin

• breaking glow sticks

• using the pigment DNA

Which 2 ways does the firefly use bioluminescence?

• signals predators that they are distasteful

• attracting a mate

• shows their young where to hide from predators

• to laugh at kids like you that chase after them

Before there was electricity, what group of men would use bioluminescence in their everyday job?

• coalminers

• railroad workers

• boat dock workers

• the coolest science teachers...because who doesn't like things that glow

Rudolf is famous for his glowing red nose. The consumption of __________ could possible make his nose emit light.

• fungi

• bacteria

• animals

• glowsticks

Why would the glow of his nose be red?

• too many cherry icees

• the light passing through his nose passes through blood vessels

• he ate glowing bacteria

• He loves the Georgia Bulldogs?

__________ grow throughout a lifetime of an animal

__________ grow seasonally and are shed annually

• horns, antlers

• antlers, horns

• thick hair, horns

• antlers, thick hair

What do male reindeer use their antlers for?

• fighting for food

• fighting for mates

• building a shelter

• protecting their young

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What do female reindeer use their antlers for?

• fighting for mates

• fighting for food

• fighting for their babies

• building a shelter

Based on when Christmas is and when males and females lose their antlers...Rudolf would be a _____

• girl

• boy