What species is this?
I’m known for my bony plates and venomous spines along my body. I live near the sea floor, mainly in intertidal regions. My 2023 fishing season in California was uncertain.
Rockfish
Is afraid of birds, especially pigeons
Anushka
What is specific heat?
energy in J required to raise substance’s temp by 1 degree C
Which California aquarium has the first living Kelp forest exhibit?
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Where is Eucalyptus globulus native to and what century was it introduced to California?
Australia in 1853 (1800s)
Has spent more hours on boats than in cars the past 2 years
Lawrence
This concept links fishing with game theory, ecology and economics.
Tragedy of the commons.
“Light the beam” is the motto of what California sports team?
Sacramento Kings
What crustacean can grow to 40cm and lives up to 10 years on the deep sea floor? It is characterized by its size, which is 16 times bigger than its common terrestrial relative commonly found in rotting wood and soil under large rocks. Monterey Bay Aquarium has a few of these specimens in a touch tank. They live in the Indo Pacific + Western Atlantic waters
Giant Isopod
Was voted most likely to take over the world in high school
Katie
Define reconciliation ecology
Promoting conservation in human-dominated landscapes
How many schools are in the UC System? Name all of them
San Diego, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Merced, Irvine, Davis, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Francisco
What classification do some argue palm trees belong to if not trees?
Grass
Who are these two people? (A) Was chased at night by one of the most venomous snakes in North America and (B) Has broken her left elbow twice on different Labor Days
Mina and Leah
The _____ effect causes Earths ocean gyres to rotate in different directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. It’s also why there are no hurricanes at the equator.
Coriolis
What is the lowest point in North America called and where is it?
Badwater Basin, Deathvalley
This small fish species begins its life in shallow coastal waters, with young born live and resembling miniature adults, often found in shoals around eelgrass beds and pier pilings. Throughout its short lifespan of typically 2-3 years, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates, tolerates various water conditions, and is a popular catch for recreational fishermen, especially young anglers along the California coast.
Shiner perch
Which two staff members are these? (A) Once crossed the equator on a Russian icebreaker and (B) has scaled the sewer systems of UCI
Pike and Anh
In race and gender studies classes, this civil rights advocate is often credited for developing the term “intersectionality”
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Which 2 California species inspired the character the Lorax?
Garibaldi and sea lion