Question 1

The Guinness World Record holder for the tallest sandcastle was made in Blokhus, Denmark, on 2 July 2021. How tall is it?

Accepted Answer

69 feet

Question 2

71% of the Earth is covered in water. What percentage of that water is held in oceans?

Accepted Answer

97%

Question 3

Revere Beach was established as the first public beach in the United States in 1896. In which state is this beach located?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

Question 4

A blue whale's heart is the size of a Volkswagen Beetle.

Accepted Answer

false Contrary to popular belief, the heart of a blue whale weighs about 400 pounds on average.

Question 5

What is the name for the science of studying seashells?

Accepted Answer

Conchology

Question 6

There are seven species of sea turtle. Which of the following is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

Deepwater

Question 7

The longest beach in the world is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 8

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can harm your skin in 15 minutes.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 9

In what year did surfing debut at the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

2020

Question 10

More than 28 million people go on a cruise each year. Which is the most popular area of the world for cruises?

Accepted Answer

The Caribbean

Question 11

What percentage of a jellyfish's body is made up of water?

Accepted Answer

98%

Question 12

It is possible to see the Great Barrier Reef from space.

Accepted Answer

true This reef in the Coral Sea near Australia's coast is over 1,500 miles long!

Question 13

Where does black sand originate?

Accepted Answer

Volcanic materials

Question 14

What is the national bird of the Bahamas?

Accepted Answer

Flamingo

Question 15

How many tentacles doe a squid have?

Accepted Answer

Ten

Beach Trivia

2) 71% of the Earth is covered in water. What percentage of that water is held in oceans?