Understanding Science and History

What can happen to you even if you don't crash while riding a mountain bike?

• You can get a concussion

• You can win a race

• You can get a flat tire

• You can see wildlife

Why can people sometimes be awake during brain surgery?

• Because the surgery doesn't hurt

• Because they need to talk to the doctor

• Because they are given a special medication

• Because the brain has no pain receptors

What does the device developed in Scotland do when attached to a helmet?

• It cools the head

• It plays music

• It measures speed

• It helps detect concussions

What is the H5N1 virus more commonly known as?

• Zika virus

• Ebola

• Swine flu

• Bird flu

What measures do farmers take to prevent the spread of bird flu?

• Feeding animals antibiotics

• Keeping animals indoors

• Vaccinating all animals

• Slaughtering entire flocks if one case is found

Can humans catch the H5N1 bird flu?

• Only in winter

• Yes, but it's rare

• No, it's impossible

• Yes, very frequently

What does pasteurization do to milk?

• Makes it taste better

• Increases its fat content

• Changes its color

• Kills harmful bacteria and viruses

What was the maximum rating of the tornado that hit Oklahoma City?

• F1

• F3

• F5

• F4

Who was appointed as the first mayor of Washington DC?

• Robert Brent

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What did landscape designers Calbert Vox and Frederick Law Olmstead design?

• The White House

• Mount Rushmore

• Central Park in New York City

• Golden Gate Bridge