There are some giant things lurking in these questions. Some of them are easy to spot, and others are hidden. Can you uncover all the answers?
#1. Which of the following is a chemical symbol on the periodic table?
Fe is the chemical symbol for iron.
#2. How often do high tides occur?
High tides are about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart.
#3. Which of the following numbers is largest?
A googolplex is one with a googol zeros. A googol is one with 100 zeros.
#4. What is the largest bird in the world by weight and height?
Ostriches can grow to 2.8 metres tall and weigh up to 145 kilograms.
#5. Where would you find the tallest tree in the world?
The tallest tree in the world is a redwood tree called Hyperion, in California. It’s more than 115 metres tall.
Results
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