What is a group of dolphins called?
A. a school
B. a pod
C. a flock
B. a pod!
100
What is the name of our region?
A. Great Lakes Region
B. Capital Region
C. Great Plains Region
D. Eastern Midwest Region
D. Eastern Midwest Region!
100
How do scientists tell how old a fish is?
A. number of teeth
B. ear growth rings
C. tail length
D. swimming speed
B. ear growth rings!
100
What is the nationally recognized GPA minimum to join Phi Sigma Pi?
A. 2.3
B. 2.5
C. 3.0
D. 3.5
C. 3.0!
100
At almost 1,500 pounds, what is the largest sea turtle species?
A. The green sea turtle
B. The olive ridley sea turtle
C. The loggerhead sea turtle
D. The leatherback sea turtle
D. The leatherback sea turtle!
200
What does 'pinniped' mean?
A. "fin-walking"
B. "four-flippered"
C. "fin-footed"
C. "fin-footed"-it is used to refer to seals and sea lions
200
Who is our guest speaker this weekend?
A. Adrienne Freeland, social media coordinator
B. Krista Kay, director of leadership advancement
C. Patrick Herron-vice president of philanthropy development
A. Adrienne Freeland, social media coordinator!
200
What is the most poisonous (and venomous) fish in the world?
A. the viperfish
B. the stonefish
C. spiny pufferfish
B. The stonefish!
200
When was Phi Sigma Pi founded?
A. February 14, 1915
B. February 16, 1914
C. February 16, 1917
D. February 14, 1916
D. February 14, 1916!
200
Which creature has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom?
A. The octopus
B. The colossal squid
C. The blue whale
B. The colossal squid!
300
How long is the blue whale (the largest animal to ever live on Earth)?
A. 30 feet
B. 55 feet
C. 100 feet
D. 180 feet
C. 100 feet long!
300
How many PSP regions are located in the United States?
A. 13
B. 21
C. 29
D. 44
B. 21 regions!
300
What is the largest fish in the sea?
A. whale shark
B. blue whale
C. great white shark
D. tuna
A. whale shark!
300
How many collegiate chapters are there in the United States?
A. 112
B. 135
C. 150
D. 178
B. 135 chapters!
300
How many hearts does an octopus have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3!
400
Which organ is responsible for filtering the salt from the diet of whales?
A. the kidneys
B. the liver
C. the pancreas
D. the heart
A. the kidneys!
400
How many chapters are represented at this years regional conference?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
B. 6 chapters!
400
Which fish has the fastest swimming speed in the ocean?
A. tuna
B. sailfish
C. swordfish
B. The sailfish (at over 68 mph)!
400
Approximately how many alumni members are there in the US?
A. 29,000 members
B. 32,000 members
C. 44,000 members
D. 52,000 members
C. 44,000 members!
400
What color is the blood of a cuttlefish?
A. Clear
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Green
D. Green!
500
Approximately how many species are currently classified as a 'marine mammal'?
A. 70
B. 100
C. 1,000
C. 10,000
B. 100 species!
500
Our theme this year is Under the Sea. What was the theme of the Great Lakes Regional Conference this year?
A. Game Show
B. Harry Potter
C. Game of Bros
D. Murder Mystery
A. Game Show!
500
Which species inhabits the deepest depths ever recorded for a fish (5 miles down in the Mariana Trench)?
A. lantern fish
B. viperfish
C. anglerfish
D. snailfish
D. snailfish!
500
Which state has the most Phi Sigma Pi chapters?
A. Illinois
B. New York
C. California
D. Pennsylvania
D. Pennsylvania!
500
How deep is the Marianas Trench (the deepest location in the sea)?
A. 5,540 feet
B. 24, 760 feet
C. 36, 070 feet
D. 126, 534 feet