Engineering Marvels
What is the tallest man-made structure in the world?
Burj Khalifa
In the movie "The Martian," which actor plays the role of astronaut Mark Watney?
Matt Damon
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
What law of thermodynamics is often summarized as "You can't win"?
The second law of thermodynamics
What is the highest peak in Utah?
King's Peak
Name the engineering marvel that connects San Francisco to Marin County and is often shrouded in fog.
Golden Gate Bridge
What popular TV show features a group of young engineers and scientists who work together to solve complex problems?
"The Big Bang Theory"
What engineer is known for revolutionizing the electric car industry with his company Tesla?
Elon Musk
If a beam bends under a load, what term describes its tendency to return to its original shape?
Elasticity
Which Utah city was the site of the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad?
Promontory Summit
Which famous skyscraper in New York City was completed in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1970?
Empire State Building
What popular video game franchise features a character named Lara Croft, who is an archaeologist and explorer?
Tomb Raider
Which engineer is often called the "Father of the Industrial Revolution" for his improvements to the steam engine?
James Watt
What term describes a logic gate that outputs true only when both inputs are true?
AND
What is the state bird of Utah known for its vibrant plumage?
California gull
What is the name of the hydroelectric dam located on the border between Nevada and Arizona?
Hoover Dam
Which band released the song "Under Pressure," which references the pressures of life and work?
Queen and David Bowie
Who was the first African-American woman to become a NASA engineer?
Mary Jackson
What term describes the process of using plants to remove contaminants from soil and water?
Phytoremediation
What famous rock formation in southern Utah is often called the "hoodoo capital of the world"?
Bryce Canyon
What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Sputnik 1
Who is the author of the science fiction novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," which features a spaceship powered by an "Infinite Improbability Drive"?
Douglas Adams
What famous engineer and inventor is often associated with the quote "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration"?
Thomas Edison
What term describes the heat transfer mechanism that primarily relies on the emission and absorption of electromagnetic waves, resulting in the propagation of heat energy through a medium or across space?
Radiation
In what year did the Utah Jazz make their first NBA Finals appearance?
1997