Kid spot quiz

See how many of these 'green' things you can guess.

By Felice Prager

from the May 1, 2008 edition

Hey kids, can you name these 'green' terms?

Kermit the Frog sang, "It's not easy bein' green," but, really, being green can be fun. Think of all the great green things you know – grass, leaves, and sometimes money. Fill in the blanks to find more.

1. These are members of the US Army Special Forces. Their popular name comes from a special hat they wear that is round, soft, brimless, and angled to one side on their heads. (2 words)

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2. This is a professional football team in the NFL that is the pride of Wisconsin. At some games, the fans wear hats shaped like cheese. (3 words)

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3. If you have one of these, it is said that you can make anything grow well. If yours is brown, nothing grows, except maybe weeds. (2 words)

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4. This is a structure made mostly of glass in which temperature and humidity can be controlled so plants will grow well.

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5. This is an island in the northern Atlantic Ocean off northeastern Canada. Most of the island lies within the Arctic Circle. It was discovered by a Norwegian, Eric the Red, in the 10th century. It is the largest island in the world.

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6. This is an official document issued by the US government to immigrants that allows them to work in the United States legally without being citizens. (2 words)

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7. This smiling, green-skinned character appears in advertising for a vegetable company in the United States. He wears a tunic and boots made of leaves and sings, "Ho-ho-ho!" (3 words)

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Answers: 1. Green Berets 2. Green Bay Packers 3. Green thumb 4. Greenhouse 5. Greenland 6. Green card 7. Jolly Green Giant