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| Name: | Cristen |
| School: | PS69Q |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Is there more about manatee? Answer: Check out Manatee for more information. | |
| Name: | Joseph |
| School: | Homeschooling Center |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: What is a walking fern? Answer: A walking fern is a plant that reproduces itself by sending out long roots called runners. New plants are able to grow from these runners. Since you do not see the roots, from above ground it looks like the plant is forming a trail, or walking down a trail. | |
| Name: | desirae |
| School: | adrian middle school |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: Where does the lst name swope come from? Answer: It looks like Swope is a German last name. | |
| Name: | katie |
| School: | GPS |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: what do people do for fun in Panama? Answer: Soccer is a common pastime for people in Panama. Eating and socializing are very common as well. | |
| Name: | Jonathon |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: what kind of setting would you find the walking fern? Answer: These ferns prefer moist, shady areas around limestone rocks. In moist environments fronds (fern leaves) will begin to walk. However, these plants are very sensitive to snails and slugs, who find these plants delicious. | |
| Name: | Jessica |
| School: | anonymus |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: What is the size of a puma? Answer: Male pumas can reach up to 8 feet in total length and weigh in excess of 220 lbs. Females are smaller, averaging slightly over 6 feet in length and up to 140 lbs. | |
| Name: | isabel |
| School: | CLI |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: How does the volcano effect how people lived in the African Region? Answer: Here is some good information on volcanoes in Africa Africa Volcanoes. They dramatically affect people living around them by how often the erupt and the results of the eruptions. Eruptions can give off poison gases, changes the composition of soils in which crops are grown, and can change the contour of the landscape. These changes can affect hunting, crop growing, and safety of towns and villages in the region of a volcano. | |
| Name: | kayla |
| School: | pmjhs |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Asked... Question: How many deserts does North America have? Answer: There are four major deserts in North America, many include sub-regions, but the four include the Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Mojave, and Great Basin deserts. A great place to go for good information on these deserts is http://www.desertusa.com/glossary.html | |
| Name: | lucy |
| School: | gran |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: how many pesos is on American dollar? Answer: You will have to be more specific as many countries use their own Pesos. Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina are just a few countries that use Pesos. For the latest exchange rates go to http://www.x-rates.com/ | |
| Name: | prakash tewari |
| School: | st.joseph con. sen sec.school |
| Grade: | 7th |
| Asked... Question: what is the name of all contienents together? Answer: Pangaea is the name of this hypothetical landmass that included all of the continents. | |
| Name: | Clioff hit |
| School: | Blue Ridge Elelmantary |
| Grade: | 4th |
| Asked... Question: About how long does it take to grow a plant? Answer: The depends on the plant! Some plants can reach maturity (able to reproduce) in a couple of weeks, while others can take many years. | |
| Name: | Zeppy |
| School: | homeschool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: Does the walking fern produce spores? Answer: Yes a walking fern does grow spores. However, walking ferns grow by sending roots out away from the plant. The walking ferns have special roots called runners, these are roots that can grow away from the old plant and sprout new plants. As a result, walking ferns look like they are walking because they grow like they are walking down a trail. | |
| Name: | anonymus |
| School: | anonymus |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: what kind of setting does the walking fern grow in? Answer: These ferns prefer moist, shady areas around limestone rocks. In moist environments fronds (fern leaves) will begin to walk. However, these plants are very sensitive to snails and slugs, who find these plants delicious. | |
| Name: | kate |
| School: | fairh |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: in part of the world does the walking fern grow in? Answer: You can find the walking fern in many parts of the United States. Especially now that they are grown in nurseries and sold. The key to growing a walking fern is putting in a place where it is cool and moist, and protecting it from snails. | |
| Name: | tarisa |
| School: | Evergreenmill |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Sis you have to learn a new language when you traveled? Answer: We have learned a lot of different words in many languages. We did not spend enough time in each country to become fluent, but we learned as much as we could. | |
| Name: | Drica Morant |
| School: | South Brunswick Middle school |
| Grade: | 7th |
| Asked... Question: What are Panama's border countries? Answer: Panama has physical borders with Costa Rica and Colombia. | |
| Name: | jack |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 9 |
| Asked... Question: how did the volcanoes in Ecuador get their names? Answer: Many of the volcanoes in Ecuador were named by the native people in the area. For instance Cotopaxi is named for the god of the lakes- a native Ecuadorian god. | |
| Name: | Katherine Babnaw |
| School: | |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: Which Asian country uses Rupees? Answer: India and Pakistan have currency called Rupees. | |
| Name: | Vashti |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question:what is the origin of the name potassium? Answer: Potassium derives its name from potash, as potassium is the basis of potash. Potash was originally obtained by soaking wood ash in water and evaporating the resulting solution in iron pots. | |
| Name: | mohu |
| School: | any |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: what are some changes in the environment that might have caused Jaguars and manatees to become extinct. Answer: Global warming- the rise in ocean temperatures, a loss or destruction of habitat, or over hunting can all cause these animals to become extinct. | |
| Name: | Bob |
| School: | Taylor |
| Grade: | 10 |
| Asked... Question: Where in North America will you find the hottest temperature? Answer: Death Valley in California has recorded temperatures as high as 134°F. | |
| Name: | mike and Elise |
| School: | goetz middle school |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: how many countries use pesos. What countries are they? what is the comparison between our money and theirs Answer: Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina all use Pesos. Spain used to before the Euro took over. Exchange rates change everyday based on how the economies of these countries and the US are doing. For exchange rates see: exchange rates. | |
| Name: | Sean Cortez |
| School: | Stone Lake Elementary |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: Did you see kids screaming and waving near the Imax theater on February 24? Answer: We sure did! You guys are Awesome! | |
| Name: | alyssa neumann |
| School: | stone lake elementary |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: were you in sacramento, california? and see a bunch of screaming waving kids? Answer: Yes we were! Thanks for the great reception! | |
| Name: | jolynn |
| School: | clara bartin |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: did you like traveling? Answer: Traveling has been a lot of fun! | |
| Name: | beatriz |
| School: | clic |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... how many jaguars on the world? | |
| Name: | Ali Perros |
| School: | Ascham House |
| Grade: | Pre-Grade 1 |
| Asked... Question: What kind of ferns are there? Answer: There is an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 species of fern. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: When you're in Alaska is your cell phone always in roam? Answer: Most of us changed our phone plans so that we could make calls from Alaska with having to pay huge roaming fees. We also had a satellite phone donated to us by one of our sponsors and that is free. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: How close is Russia to Alaska? Answer: At one of the closest points, Russia is about 50 miles from Alaska. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: Was it hard to do the boarder crossing in Canada? Answer: Not at all. We had no problem with customs, except for Nick who had to go through all his bags to find his passport. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: What kind of sports are popular in Russia and in Canada? Answers: In Russia hockey is a very important sport. In fact because of the hockey strike in the U.S. many of the American players went and played in Russia. In Canada hockey is also very popular. Curling is also a popular sport in Canada. It is almost always on Canadian TV. We will watch the start of the Yukon Quest tomorrow, which is a dog sled race. It is also the largest race in the world. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: Does Canada produce any oil? Answer: Canada is one of the main producers of oil in the United States. In fact if you read our journals on the website while we were in Canada you can read about how we visited the oil fields in northern Alaska. | |
| Name: | Tim |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... What kind of plants and animals live on Canada's Arctic Islands? | |
| Name: | Jill |
| School: | Highland |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: How does Canada's population compare with the United States? Answer: Most of Canada's population is in it's few main cities. Most of the territory in Canada is uninhabited. Especially the further north you travel. We were told by a local in Whitehorse, Canada that the Yukon Territory has 30,00 people in it and 20,00 live in Whitehorse. | |
| Name: | Jill |
| School: | Highland |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: How many Canadians actually speak French? Did you have any communication problems? Answer: About 23% of Canadians report French to be their first language. French Canada lies mainly within Eastern Canada, Quebec in particular. We traveled through the Yukon and British Colombia, two provinces that mainly speak English. Although I heard people speaking French, we had no trouble communicating. | |
| Name: | Lucas |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen a bald eagle anywhere besides America? Answer: Unfortunately we haven't seen any bald eagles yet, but they can be found in both the U.S. and Canada. | |
| Name: | Chad |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: How long is the car? Can you fit much stuff in it? Answer: The vehicles are 16'3" or 495cm. long, 6'5" or 106cm. wide, and 8'6" or 258cm. tall. We do sometimes have to be creative with how we can fit all the equipment we need for this expedition, but we always find a way to fit it all. | |
| Name: | Carina |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you been to Hawaii? Answer: We didn't go to Hawaii but I'm sure no one on the expedition would have objected to it. You can see a map of our route on our website. | |
| Name: | Lexy |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen a penguin? Where? Answer: Yes we saw some penguins in Chile. Penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. | |
| Name: | Matt |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you been to Chicago? Answer: Several of us on the expedition have been to Chicago before, but it is not on our route this time. It is a terrific city though. | |
| Name: | Spence |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen quicksand? Answer: No we haven't, but we heard that there are some areas in Alaska with quicksand. | |
| Name: | Jonah |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen a tiger? If not, do you want to? Answer: We haven't seen any tigers. We saw some lions from a traveling circus in Peru though. However, we would have loved to have seen some tigers. | |
| Name: | Chris |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen Mount Rushmore? Answer: Unfortunately Mount Rushmore was not on our route, but Nancy Olson (our local Marine) wishes it was. If you would like to see a map of our entire route you can find it on our website. | |
| Name: | Max |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Where have you seen bamboo growing? Answer: We found bamboo all over Asia in places like China, India, and Thailand. We also some a little in some of the South American countries. | |
| Name: | Bryan |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Where was your favorite place? Answer: The world is a beautiful place and it is hard to say what area is better than the other. However I personally loved Alaska. It was covered in snow for hundreds of miles and there were animals everywhere you went. The scenery during the day is spectacular and at night you can look up to the Big Dipper and watch the northern lights dance across the sky. Mark Cope | |
| Name: | Eric |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you been to the North Pole? Answer: The closest we have been to the North Pole is Prudoe Bay in Alaska. We actually stood on the Arctic Ocean, because it is frozen over. However we did go through a town called North Pole in Alaska, but no Santa. | |
| Name: | Sammy |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen different kinds of deer around the world? Answer: We saw reindeer in Russia, and mountain deer in California. We also saw caribou in Alaska and Canada. Caribou is a very close relative of deer. | |
| Name: | Vanessa |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: What is the most fun about driving around the world? Answer: It is important in life to take time to learn about other cultures and the people who live in them. The more you know about the world the easier it is to live in it. On this trip I have been lucky enough to learn all about different cultures and I have a new found respect for people all around the world. I believe knowledge is the most important part of life and one of the main goals and benefits of this expedition is that helps educate hundreds of people. | |
| Name: | Kyle |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen a lion in the wild? Answer: Unfortunately we haven't seen any lions in the wild yet. We did see some in Peru, but they were in a traveling circus and were caged. We were ok with the cages though, because those lions were massive. | |
| Name: | Daniel |
| School: | Carnellian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you seen a kangaroo up close? Answer: In Australia we saw tons of kangaroos in the wild. We also got a special visit to a zoo in Australia where we were aloud to pet kangaroos. It was fun but not something you should try in the wild because kangaroos can becomes startled and attack and cause a great deal of damage to someone. But they are still a terrific animal. | |
| Name: | Spencer V. |
| School: | Carnellian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: How is your car like a jeep? Answer: In shape and purpose our Land Rovers are very similar to Jeeps. They are however a little larger and more pleasant to drive than a jeep. | |
| Name: | Elizabeth |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: What do you eat in Alaska? Answer: Alaska has the same food you would usually find in any State, but there were some restaurants that did serve moose and elk meats and sausages. That was new. | |
| Name: | Cortlyn |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: Have you ever seen a leopard? Answer: We drove through snow leopard territory in Kazakhstan, but we didn't see any. We did see some in a zoo, but we would have loved to have seen them in the wild. | |
| Name: | Vida |
| School: | Carnelian |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: How heavy is the car? Answer: Each Land Rover weighs about three thousand pounds. That is including all of our equipment and luggage. | |
| Name: | Da'nesha Cannamore |
| School: | Mc North |
| Grade: | 10th |
| Asked... Question: Where do you come from and what is your name and how old are you? Answer: My name is Mark Cope and I am from Upland, California. I am nineteen years old and I am new to the team. I am helping with the final leg of the expedition. I am a student and have been using this trip to learn all about our world. | |
| Name: | ryan |
| School: | chapel trail |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: How cold is it in the polar region? Answer: In Northern Russia we reached temperatures as low as 58 below zero. In Alaska's polar regions it was only about 45 below zero. | |
| Name: | Ryneisha Russell |
| School: | yeatman-Liddell |
| Grade: | 8th |
| Asked... Question: How many different famous people live in North America. Answer: Well it is hard to say how many live in North America, but almost all of the people who work in places like Hollywood of New York live in North America. | |
| Name: | Jick |
| School: | Huttonville |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... What is the temperature for the vegetation in Perth, Australia start to grow? | |
| Name: | will baggarly |
| School: | st. james |
| Grade: | 1st |
| Asked... Question: what is the temperature mostly in Alaska? Answer: Actually the temperature varies in Alaska quite a bit. Different regions may be covered in snow while others are warm and sunny. The winters can bring temperatures as low as -70 degrees, and the summers can be as warm as 95 degrees. | |
| Name: | elaine |
| School: | st albans sp school |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: what is your name what do you like? Answer: My name is Mark Cope and I like film and acting. I am a film student, and I was brought on to this team to help with the video they are making of the expedition. | |
| Name: | jessica |
| School: | st albans sp school |
| Grade: | 3 |
| Asked... Question: what is your name? Answer: My name is Mark Cope and I am 19 years old. I am a student who was brought on this trip to help out. | |
| Name: | Richard Smith |
| School: | Cal Poly Alumni |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: What is the current make-up of the team? It seems there are fewer of you than there were on the Asian leg of the trip. Answer: We have lost a few members of the original team for various reasons. We have also added a few new members as well. As of right now there are six people on the team. Four of them have been on the team from the start; Nick, Todd, Nancy, and Adam. | |
| Name: | mike lombard |
| School: | pelham memorial |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: what kind of plant life exist in Honduras Answer: Honduras is home to a wide variety of plant life. You can find palm trees, tropical fruit trees, ferns, and many kinds of different flowers. | |
| Name: | kaitlin |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: what are the gulfs around Mexico? Answer: The Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of California surround Mexico. | |
| Name: | James Espiritu |
| School: | Pomelo Elem. School |
| Grade: | 3 |
| Asked... Question: Where does North America end? Answer: Geographically North America ends in the middle of Nicaragua, but traditionally the border between North and South America is the border of Panama and Colombia. | |
| Name: | Jim Baggarly |
| School: | Cal Poly '92 (ok it took a while) |
| Grade: | Damien Class of '83 |
| Asked... Question: What did we give the Russians to acquire Alaska? Does it feel like America there or does it have a Canadian feel. Are there many people in Alaska with Russian heritage? Answer: The United States paid $7.2 million for rights to Alaska. At the time it was termed Seward's folly, as people couldn't understand why the US would pay this much for a land of snow. Alaska feels like a frontier land, its remote location makes it feel very different from the United States. I think the wide open spaces and the harsh conditions make it feel similar to Canada and even the northern United States. Actually it reminded me a lot of driving through Russia. There are many cities that show their Russian heritage. Sitka is the former Russian capital, there you can see distinctive orthodox churches, and lots of log cabins. | |
| Name: | Tina |
| School: | Sparkle |
| Grade: | 7th |
| Asked... Question: Do people get immunizations? Answer: People receive immunization around the world where supplies are available. Although there are supplies to immunize most of the world, the problem is getting the immunizations to those who need them. | |
| Name: | anthony |
| School: | griss kosten middle |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: what kind of money do panama people use? Answer: People in Panama use US dollars for their currency. | |
| Name: | Julia |
| School: | St Cloud |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: When will you finally be home? Answer: We should arrive in Irvine, California at the Land Rover headquarters on the 28th of February. That will be the end of the expedition and our fifteen month trip. | |
| Name: | gabriella narus |
| School: | kelley elementry |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: How does the height of a ramp affect the speed of a moving object? Answer: The angle of the inclined ramp has to the ground will affect the speed of a moving object. The length of the ramp (or it's height from the ground) will affect an objects final speed as well. | |
| Name: | subia |
| School: | T.I.School |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: HELLO in 20 different languages? Answer: Here is hello in several different languages. Hello- English, Hola, Spanish, Se va?- French Sabadi- Laos, sawati ca- Thai, Ne how- Chinese, .Salam Malikum- Arabic, nakam- Wolof. Can you name some others? | |
| Name: | justin flores |
| School: | Robstown High |
| Grade: | 9th |
| Asked... Question: What are some animals from the central America area? Answer: In Central America you can see toucans, ocelots, coati, howler monkeys, and many other types of animals. | |
| Name: | amber |
| School: | eastview elementry |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: If people loved animals why would they endanger them or make them extinct? Answer: There are a couple of reasons. Generally people pay very high prices for rare objects. For instance, gold, it is not very common so it is valuable to a lot of people. If an animal is rare, some people think that the animal or products from that animal are valuable, ivory from tusks, hands of gorillas, or furs from tigers. Other people are not aware that an animal is endangered. In Mexico there are not many turtles anymore. In the past people always ate turtles for food. Since they have always eaten turtles, they continue to do so despite the fact that they are endangered now. | |
| Name: | lola |
| School: | Hugwarts |
| Grade: | 10th |
| Asked... Question: How can I make the spell "expecto patronus"? Answer: You will have to read the Harry Potter books or write to JK Rowling. | |
| Name: | lili |
| School: | S.E.S.O |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: what are some examples of inclined planes? Answer: There are examples of inclined planes all over the place. Screws are examples of inclined planes, ramps leading up into the backs of trucks are inclined planes. Inclined planes are very usual tools to help us in everyday life. | |
| Name: | Bailie Betlaf |
| School: | Rooveselt |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: How many snakes are there in the world? Answer: There are over 2,500 different types of snakes (species) and about 10 different groups of snakes (families). | |
| Name: | mary |
| School: | bowie |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Asked... Question: how long have orcas been around? Answer: | |
| Name: | Davey |
| School: | Sparta |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Asked... Question: How many monkeys are there in the world? Answer: There are about 160 different types of primates (monkeys, apes, and humans) in the world. Monkeys have tails and apes don't. | |
| Name: | Ashley |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 9 |
| Asked... Question: How many pesos equals one US dollar? Answer: You will have to determine what peso you would like to know the value of. There are Mexican, Chilean, Spanish, Argentine Pesos and many more. For the latest currency values (they are always changing) go to: | |
| Name: | Alicia |
| School: | S.E.S. |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: Do monkeys live in North America? Answer: There are many species of monkeys that live in North America. Most of them can be found in Central America. | |
| Name: | Katelyn |
| School: | Swope Christian Academy |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Where does a walking fern grow? Answer: You can find the walking fern in many parts of the United States. Especially now that they are grown in nurseries and sold. The key to growing a walking fern is putting in a place where it is cool and moist, and protecting it from snails. | |
| Name: | steff |
| School: | tama |
| Grade: | 11 |
| Asked... Question: What kinds of endangered plant life is in Mexico? Answer | |
| Name: | yomi |
| School: | homie |
| Grade: | 5 grade dude |
| Asked... Question: what is vegetative reproduction have to do with walking ferns? Answer: There are two types of plant propagation/reproduction 1) vegetative reproduction and 2) seed reproduction. Plants that can reproduce themselves without the use of seeds or spores can reproduce vegetatively. Walking ferns can reproduce themselves by spores or by vegetative reproduction where runners can create new plants. | |
| Name: | amoni |
| School: | home schooled |
| Grade: | 6th |
| Asked... Question: do walking ferns produce spores? Answer: Yes a walking fern does grow spores. However, walking ferns grow by sending roots out away from the plant. The walking ferns have special roots called runners, these are roots that can grow away from the old plant and sprout new plants. As a result, walking ferns look like they are walking because they grow like they are walking down a trail. | |
| Name: | Sebria |
| School: | HomeSchool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: Does the walking fern produce spores ? Answer: Yes a walking fern does grow spores. However, walking ferns grow by sending roots out away from the plant. The walking ferns have special roots called runners, these are roots that can grow away from the old plant and sprout new plants. As a result, walking ferns look like they are walking because they grow like they are walking down a trail. | |
| Name: | Sebria |
| School: | HomeSchool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: In what kind of setting would you find the walking fern ? Answer: These ferns prefer moist, shady areas around limestone rocks. In moist environments fronds (fern leaves) will begin to walk. However, these plants are very sensitive to snails and slugs, who find these plants delicious. | |
| Name: | brandi |
| School: | rcps |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: does a walking grow spores? Answer: Yes a walking fern does grow spores. However, walking ferns grow by sending roots out away from the plant. The walking ferns have special roots called runners, these are roots that can grow away from the old plant and sprout new plants. As a result, walking ferns look like they are walking because they grow like they are walking down a trail. | |
| Name: | brandi |
| School: | rcps |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: where do ferns grow & what setting do they grow? Answer: These ferns prefer moist, shady areas around limestone rocks. In moist environments fronds (fern leaves) will begin to walk. However, these plants are very sensitive to snails and slugs, who find these plants delicious. | |
| Name: | princess |
| School: | montugue |
| Grade: | first grade |
| Asked... Question: In the hot mountain is there some thing in side? Answer: Hot mountains are called volcanoes. In a way they are similar to heater vents in your house (you can feel the heat coming from these vents). These hot mountains release heat from the ground far below our feet. These mountains are similar to other mountains as they are made up of dirt and rocks. The difference between mountains and volcanoes is the fact that volcanoes have vents that go deep below the earth's surface and mountains don't. | |
| Name: | michelle |
| School: | greenbrier middle |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: How do different people in panama get along? Answer: People get a long in Panama much like they do here in the United States. Although, there are many different types of groups there; people of African, European, and American decent as well as numerous native groups, they seem to live fairly peacefully together. People always have differences of opinion, but the key to getting a long is being able to listen to what people are saying, and have them listen to you. If people are communicating problems are much easier to solve. | |
| Name: | Sarah Dixon. |
| School: | Dixon Academy |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: What part of the world does the walking fern grow? Answer: You can find the walking fern in many parts of the United States. Especially now that they are grown in nurseries and sold. The key to growing a walking fern is putting in a place where it is cool and moist, and protecting it from snails. | |
| Name: | Anthony Chang |
| School: | Salt Lake Elementary School |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: Which capital city in North America is one mile above sea level? Answer: Denver is traditionally known as the mile high city. | |
| Name: | Ryan Morrison |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 3rd |
| Asked... Question: Where do airplane plants live? Answer: Airplane plants (spider plants) are from Africa. However, plant lovers from around the world have taken an interest in this plant. Now they are widely grown throughout the world. | |
| Name: | Ashley Morrison |
| School: | Homeschool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: In what kind of setting would you find the walking fern? Answer: These ferns prefer moist, shady areas around limestone rocks. In moist environments fronds (fern leaves) will begin to walk. However, these plants are very sensitive to snails and slugs, who find these plants delicious. | |
| Name: | jill |
| School: | siena |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: where do ferns live around the world? Answer: Ferns generally live in environments that are moist or wet. Often their methods of reproduction rely on the availability of water. I have seen ferns on every continent I have been to (6 out of 7 continents). Here is an interesting website about growing ferns and the conditions they like: http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/B737-w.htm | |
| Name: | Keener |
| School: | St.Johns |
| Grade: | 2nd |
| Asked... Question: Where in North America would you experience the hottest temperatures? Answer: Death valley is the hottest place in North America (up to 134°F) and is the second hottest place on earth! | |
| Name: | farryn |
| School: | shc |
| Grade: | 9 |
| Asked... Question: How many jaguars are in the world? Answer: I have read an estimate that suggests there are about 15,000 jaguars left in the world. Jaguar populations are struggling due to hunting and loss of habitat. Large cats need large areas in which to hunt for food. Human encroachment into their habitats have decreased their hunting grounds and reduced jaguar prey populations. | |
| Name: | anc |
| School: | PMM |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: On average, how long does it take a plant to grow? Answer: There is great diversity in the plant kingdom. Some plants are called annuals. These plants sprout, grow, produce seeds, and die within one year. There are some types of corn that can be planted an harvested within 90 days. However, there are some trees that will not mature for 100 years. There are even some trees, that are living, over 1000 years old. All plants grow at very different rates. Can you name 3 fast growing plants and 3 slow growing plants? | |
| Name: | Grace |
| School: | FIS |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Asked... Question: Which Spanish-speaking countries have tropical rainforests? Answer: Here are a few Spanish speaking countries that have tropical rainforests; Equatorial guinea (Africa), Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. These are just a few, can you name any others? | |
| Name: | dillon |
| School: | banner |
| Grade: | 4th |
| Asked... Question: what is the name of the large plains area in north America Answer: This area is known as the Great Plains. | |
| Name: | zachary knight |
| School: | Homeschooled |
| Grade: | 7th |
| Asked... Question: Where does the walking fern grow? What setting would you find it in? Does the walking fern produce spores? Answer: You can find the walking ferns in many parts of the United States. Especially now that they are grown in nurseries and sold. The key to growing a walking fern is putting it in a place where it is cool and moist, and protecting it from snails. Walking ferns do produce spores. They are found on the underside of their fronds (fern leaves). | |
| Name: | Samantha |
| School: | H.I.S |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: How many pesos equal 1 US dollar? Answer: This depends upon what type of Peso you are referring to, the Spanish Peso, the Mexican Peso, the Chilean Peso, or one of the others. To look at the latest rates for the different types of Pesos go to http://quote.yahoo.com/m5?a=1&s=USD&t=PHP. How many different countries can you name that use Pesos? | |
| Name: | ttory |
| School: | bms |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: What language do they speak in panama? Answer: The official language of Panama is Spanish. | |
| Name: | matt |
| School: | b.i.s. |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Is a jaguar endangered? Answer: Jaguars are listed on the endangered species list. There are an estimated 15,000 left in the world and their numbers are decreasing. | |
| Name: | Brittany |
| School: | MV High |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: What is the largest mountain range in North America? Answer: The largest mountain range in North America is the Rockies. The mountains extend from Canada to New Mexico. The Rockies are home to places such as Pikes Peak and Aspen. | |
| Name: | anna |
| School: | rinalva |
| Grade: | 4th |
| Asked... Question: animals extinct and dangers animals? Answer: We place animals on the endangered list in order to give them special protection. If we don't protect these animals they will become extinct (no more will be left). | |
| Name: | sarah |
| School: | homeschooled |
| Grade: | 5th grade |
| Asked... Question: what part of the world do walking ferns grow? Answer: Walking ferns are traditionally from the Eastern United States. Now that they are grown in nurseries, people from around the world can grow them if they give them proper care. | |
| Name: | chukwuemeka |
| School: | ESUT |
| Grade: | UNDEGRADUATE |
| Asked... Question: Is this organization exist in America global committee on refugee and humanitarian agencies. Answer: We are a non-profit organization that uses long range vehicles expeditions to raise money and awareness for charities as well as teach students about world geography. Our current expedition LONGITUDE is generating money and awareness for Parkinson's Disease. | |
| Name: | alisha |
| School: | winnsboro high school |
| Grade: | 10 |
| Asked... Question: How many jaguars are left in the world? Answer: I have read an estimate that suggests there are about 15,000 jaguars left in the world. Jaguar populations are struggling due to hunting and loss of habitat. Large cats need large areas in which to hunt for food. Human encroachment into these habitats have decreased their hunting grounds and reduced jaguar prey populations. | |
| Name: | aku |
| School: | CHS |
| Grade: | 10 |
| Asked... Question: Where is Mt. Everest? Answer: Mount Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range in China. | |
| Name: | Karen |
| School: | Glen Allen Elm. |
| Grade: | 3rd grade |
| Asked... Question: what is the capital city of the United State of America? Answer: The capital of the United States is Washington D.C. | |
| Name: | Michael |
| School: | Maple Leaf |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: How to do my homework. Answer: You do it one page at a time. | |
| Name: | Dj |
| School: | Fort |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: Name three old towns you went through to get to Sonora. Answer: Unfortunately, we did not go to Sonora California, although I believe it a beautiful place with lots of history. | |
| Name: | Dan |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: How many atoms are in a potassium molecule? Answer: This depends on the size of the molecule. Potassium is an element, therefore you can have a single atom of potassium (although it is very reactive). A molecule is a group of atoms which are bonded together, therefore you can a large number of potassium atoms bonded together forming a molecule or creating another compound such as potassium chloride. | |
| Name: | Lolita |
| School: | Victory Lakes |
| Grade: | 8th |
| Asked... Question: What are noseeums? My sister went to the beach and the next day she had bug bites all over her. What do you think it is? P.S she went to Galveston Beach (Texas). Answer: Noseeums are anything from gnats to sand fleas... The bites are probably sand fleas. They're just some sort of little mite or gnat that lives on the beach. I think that's what Chanda got in Thailand. They'll go away soon enough. Actually, I think it could take more than a week. Like mosquito bites, basically. Mine take forever to go away (because you know I scratch 'em). | |
| Name: | sara |
| School: | home school |
| Grade: | 3 |
| Asked... Quesiton: what is the name of the large plains in north america? Answer: This area is known as the Great Plains. | |
| Name: | chelsea |
| School: | Home school |
| Grade: | 3rd |
| Asked... Question: What part of the world does the walking fern grow? Answer: Walking ferns are traditionally from the Eastern United States. Now that they are grown in nurseries, people from around the world can grow them if they give them proper care. They like moist, limestone areas that are free from snails and slugs. | |
| Name: | Michael Delie |
| School: | homeschool |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: where do walking ferns live? Answer: You can find the walking fern in many parts of the United States. Especially now that they are grown in nurseries and sold. The key to growing a walking fern is putting in a place where it is cool and moist, and protecting it from snails. | |
| Name: | sarah |
| School: | Victoria groves |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: What 4 oceans do not touch north America? Answer: Their are only two oceans that do not touch North America, the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean (named as of 2000). | |
| Name: | Vaneshia Reed |
| School: | 153rd street school |
| Grade: | 5th |
| Asked... Question: what are 10 names of Spanish speaking countries in North and South America? Answer: Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Panama, Costs Rica, Colombia, Honduras, and Nicaragua are all Spanish speaking countries in the Americas | |
| Name: | Jessica |
| School: | Abington Heights |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Which continents are larger than North America? Answer: North America is the third largest continent, both Asia and Africa are larger than it. | |
| Name: | natasha |
| School: | west hollywood high |
| Grade: | 10 |
| Asked... Question: how was the trip, and did you like it? Answer: The expedition is great, we are currently in China! We are learning a lot. I hope you get a chance to see some of the pictures. Click on images on www.drivearoundtheworld.com or click on the camera icons on the map. | |
| Name: | danielle |
| School: | j.f.k |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: what is the capital of Mexico? Answer: The Capital of Mexico is Mexico City. | |
| Name: | tyler |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 10 |
| Asked... Question: What weather experience have you gone through? Answer: For the most part the weather has been pretty good throughout the expedition. One key to expedition planning is knowing when to travel. We tried to travel in the dry months and we had originally hoped to be through Russia by July. As a result of our delays we had to deal with the monsoons in South East Asia, and now are going to have to deal with the oncoming cold in Russia. Other than that we have had dry weather and the temperature has depended on our altitude and latitude. | |
| Name: | katie |
| School: | roosevelt |
| Grade: | 4th |
| Asked... Question: how much does a titi monkey every day? Answer: I am not sure of you question. Please ask it again. | |
| Name: | Hanna |
| School: | Immaculate Conception |
| Grade: | 3 |
| Asked... Question: What primates live in North America? Answer: Some primates that life in North America include, howler monkeys, titi monkeys, and sloths, to name a few. | |
| Name: | Sara |
| School: | Los Gatos High |
| Grade: | 12 |
| Asked... Question: How long did you stay in all the places you been to so far? If you could live in one for the places you been to for a few years which places would you chose? Answer: I would probably choose Australia, it seemed the most familiar to me. The wide open spaces, the abundant animal life, the spirit of the west endeared me to the place. | |
| Name: | Brittany Murphy |
| School: | Los Gatos High |
| Grade: | 12 |
| Asked... Question: Is the raise for parkinson's disease going well? Answer: We would have liked to have raised more money at this point, however, we believe that the majority of fundraising will occur when we return to the states. | |
| Name: | Brittany Murphy |
| School: | Los Gatos High |
| Grade: | 12 |
| Asked... Question: What do all of you think you've gotten out this trip, spiritually, religious, values, culture differences etc. Has it changed any of your minds about how things should done in other countries or anything similar to that. Thank you and hope the trip is fun, exciting, and eye opening. Answer: I have been reminded that one of the most important beliefs you can have is the fact that you can make a difference. There are many people in the world that say you can't do this or that. If you really feel compelled to do something there is no reason you can't accomplish it. Many people live in fear and that prevents a lot of positive development in the world. The fear of failure has stunted too many great ideas! | |
| Name: | christienne |
| School: | Los Gatos High |
| Grade: | 12 |
| Asked... Question: What was it like in Costa Rica? What is your next stop. Answer: Costa Rica was great! Our next stop was Panama after Costa Rica. In Costa Rica you can get great coffee, see all kinds of different birds, animals, and plant life, and have an opportunity to work on your Spanish. | |
| Name: | kyle |
| School: | A.E cross |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Asked... Question: what is the funest pleace in salvador? Answer: The most fun place in El Salvador for us was a place called El Sunzal. It was a place on the beach with good food and good surf. | |
| Name: | Kesha |
| School: | homeschool |
| Grade: | 8th |
| Asked... Question: how do people use the gulfs around the world? Answer: People use the gulfs, like the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Tonkin, and the Persian Gulf for fishing and shipping. | |
| Name: | George |
| School: | Tuskawilla Middle |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: if you dug through the earth starting at north America, would you end in china? Answer: If you dug a perfectly straight hole starting from the United States, you would most likely end up in the middle of the Indian Ocean. To dig a straight hole to China you would have to start somewhere in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru. These points at the opposite side of the earth are called antipodes. | |
| Name: | Luke |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 6 |
| Asked... Question: In what part of the world do walking ferns grow? Answer: I haven't found much information on walking ferns, but I know there are types of plants that can move in Costa Rica. | |
| Name: | jenna |
| School: | |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: what does jenna mean in swedish? Answer: There is no meaning of Jenna in Swedish. The original name in English means small bird. | |
| Name: | linda |
| School: | frms |
| Grade: | 7 |
| Asked... Question: what is bigger north or south america Answer: North America is bigger than South America. | |
| Name: | Amanda |
| School: | Burnham upper |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: how do you say amanda in french Answer: The name Amanda most likely came from the French word Amande, which means almond. | |
| Name: | Hannah Czarina San juan |
| School: | College of the Holy Spirit Mla. |
| Grade: | 2nd year college |
| Asked... Question: what are the major oceans of the world according to area and temperature? Answer: The sizes of the four oceans of the earth are:Atlantic Ocean 82 million sq km Pacific Ocean 166 million sq km Arctic Ocean 14.1 million sq km Indian Ocean 73.4 million sq km In terms of temperature: The temperature of surface ocean water ranges from 26° C (79° F) in tropical waters to -1.4° C (29.5° F), the freezing point of seawater, in polar regions. Surface temperatures generally decrease with increasing latitude, with seasonal variations. In the upper 100 m (330 ft) of the sea, the water is almost as warm as at the surface. From 100 m to approximately 1,000 m (3,300 ft), the temperature drops rapidly to about 5° C (41° F), and below this it drops gradually about another 4° to barely above freezing. All this to say, on average the Arctic Ocean would be the coldest ocean, based on it’s location. However, I would be hesitant to rank the other oceans in terms of temperature with any authority, you would have to compute, depth, and average size in relation to latitude. (This answer is based on information supplied by Microsoft Encarta) | |
| Name: | Judy Johnson |
| School: | Hawthorne |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: What are noseeums? Answer: Noseeums are little bugs that bite you on your feet that you can't see. All you see is the little red itchy marks they leave on your feet. | |
| Name: | kina |
| School: | dunno |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: what are some of the types and grades of rice and its by products? Answer: There are two main types of rice Asian rice and African rice. However, if you go to the store you can buy long grain rice, pearl rice or brown rice (just a few examples). The difference between brown rice and white is an outer layer which is left on the rice in brown rice, this is why it is more healthy for you to eat, more fiber. Although rice is mostly used as food, other products that you can make out of rice are beer, cooking oil, or bedding for animals. | |
| Name: | diana |
| School: | evr |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: why is rice eaten by people around the world? Answer: Rice is very nutritious and that is one reason it is eaten by people around the world. I would guess it is so popular because of the growing conditions it requires. Rice needs flooded areas to grow. In many parts of the world years are divided into wet and dry seasons. During the wet season there is a lot of land that is flooded for quite some time. Most crops, except rice, can not grow in flooded conditions. Is very common to live in these flooded areas because people need water. In drier areas people would have to haul water a long way everyday, in order to survive. | |
| Name: | Samantha |
| School: | EKU |
| Grade: | College |
| Asked... Question: how many people live in North America? Answer: There are over 405 million people that live in North America. This figure is an estimate in 2002. | |
| Name: | mike jon |
| School: | |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: what is the name of the large mountains that run down the west side of South America? Answer: These are the Andes Mountains. | |
| Name: | Tyler |
| School: | Dartmouth |
| Grade: | 10th |
| Asked... Question: Hello, How did you get the opportunity to become apart of this expedition? Was it only you nine that wanted to go or there was other people and you had try out to be able to go? Answer: To participate you had to fill out an application. From the applications individuals were chosen to participate in a team selection event. Individuals were chosen based on their driving ability and their ability to get along with other people. Other criteria was used, but these were the most important things we looked for. | |
| Name: | boo doo+- |
| School: | allen doll |
| Grade: | 6th |
| Asked... Question: How long does it take to get from new Hampshire to mall of America ? Answer: From New Hampshire to the mall of America in Minneapolis is about 1500 miles. If you had to drive there, it would probably take you about 20 hours or so. | |
| Name: | rizwan maqbool |
| School: | lahore city |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: why people in polar regions make houses of snow rather than any other material? Answer: Snow is just one resource people use in the cold areas to make shelter. If other things are available such as wood that is used as well. In the colder areas wood is not as readily available as in other places the ground is often frozen year around making it impossible for trees to send roots down far enough to hold themselves up in the wind. | |
| Name: | ali |
| School: | st jams |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: how long is it from Australia to Thailand by travel on plane Answer: It would take about 4 hours to fly from Perth to Bangkok. | |
| Name: | alison |
| School: | emanual |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: how long is it from Thailand to Australia Answer: We left Australia in Perth and took a ship to Singapore, which is south of Thailand. However, Perth, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand is about 3,000 miles. | |
| Name: | SAM |
| School: | HIGHLAND |
| Grade: | 3 |
| Asked... Question: HOW MANY MILES THE WORLD AROUND Answer: If you take the most direct route around the world you will travel 40,076.5km or 24,902 mi. Our route takes us over 50,000km, because it is a not a direct route around the world. | |
| Name: | ALEEMA ALI |
| School: | PENAL |
| Grade: | 2 |
| Asked... Question: A JAGUAR CAN RUN VERY FAST SO HOW CAN MAN STILL CATCH THEM Answer: In order to catch a jaguar you must be smarter than it. | |
| Name: | Lindsey anna Errichetto |
| School: | |
| Grade: | 5 |
| Asked... Question: Who are you? Answer: We are a group of people who are trying to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's Disease. Our objective is to raise money for scientist who are working towards finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease. | |
| Name: | amanda |
| School: | |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: how do you say Amanda in different languages Answer: In French it is Amadine. Go to http://www.behindthename.com/translate.html to try to find what it means in more languages. | |
| Name: | sabrina |
| School: | Peppertree |
| Grade: | |
| Asked... Question: I hear there are lots of UFO's in Mexico and central America. Have you seen any? Answer: Many people have thought that aliens have visited places like Nazca and Easter Island. However, I have not yet seen a UFO anywhere in all my travels. | |
| Name: | nelly |
| School: | 10 st school |
| Grade: | ?? |
| Asked... Question: how many people are in south and north America? Answer: According to Microsoft Encarta, there are over 753 million people living in North and South America (as of 2003). | |
| Name: | KC |
| School: | Brayton |
| Grade: | 4 |
| Asked... Question: What is your great challenge as you travel around the world today? Answer: The greatest challenge is to learn everything you want to learn and see everything you want to see in the amount of time that we have at each place. | |
| Name: | Jeffrey |
| School: | Brayton Elem |
| Grade: | 4 th |
| Asked... Question: Is their bats in north America? Answer: There are bats in North America. When I was young, a bat flew into a cabin that my family was staying at in Central California, my father had to chase it out with a broom. | |
| Name: | Jeffrey |
| School: | Brayton Elem |
| Grade: | 4 th |
| Asked... Question: are there jaguars. Answer: Jaguars can be found anywhere between the Southern United States, to Northern Argentina. However, that are not easily seen as the try to stay away from humans as much as possible. | |
| Name: | iSIAH GARDNER |
| School: | BRAYTON E. |
| Grade: | 4TH |
| Asked... Question: WHAT IS THE PARKIS DISESE? Answer: Parkinson's Disease affects the human nervous system. The disease prevents the brain from communicating with the muscles in the body. Over time a person will become we | |