Biogeography
The Pirarucu or Aripaima is a large fish found in this river basin - the largest in South America
Amazon
This is the scientific name of the "Tyrant Lizard"
Tyrannosaurus
You died of Dysentery! This wagon path to a now western state was also one of the earliest computer games
The Oregon Trail
This football/futball organization presides over the World Cup held every 4 years
FIFA
Battered and fried squid is often called by this name of Mediterranean origin
Calamari
There are only two species of flowering plant native to this otherwise cold and barren continent
Antarctica
A popular movie franchise contains the name of this middle geologic period of the Mesozoic era
Jurassic
This mountain range spans across the US from New Mexico in the South to Idaho in the North
The Rocky Mountains
This all-time great at basketball also has his own sneaker and clothing line with his trademark "jump man" logo
Michael Jordan
A French-Canadian pub food, this dish often consists of a bed of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy
Poutine
This island nation directly off the coast of India is a hot spot for blue whale sightings
Sri Lanka
This dinosaur is often called "the first bird" and its name means "ancient wing"
Archaeopteryx
This state capital is now the 2nd largest city west of the Rockies
Phoenix, Arizona
Not just a travel mug, this trophy is awarded to the winner of the National Hockey League
Stanley Cup
Okra or no okra? That is the question regarding this Cajun/Creole stew
Gumbo
A land bridge known as "Beringia" formed over this sea - allowing humans to migrate into North America
Bering Sea
Unique in modern times to birds, these respiratory organs first evolved in non-avian dinosaurs
Air Sacs
For its 18 months in operation, this pre-telegraph mail delivery service advertised "10 days to San Fransisco"
Pony Express
He is the most decorated modern Olympian, having won 23 gold metals over 4 separate Olympic Games
Michael Phelps
This poisonous fish is often prepared in Japan as Fugu, which can be deadly if not done right
Pufferfish
Animals in isolated and resource scarce populations tend to decrease in size - a phenomenon known as ___
Insular Dwarfism
Many dinosaurs adorned themselves with these "skin bones" as armour
Osteoderm
The "Last Spike" in America's first transcontinental railroad was laid in this now state
Utah
This is the last and final leg of the triple crown of horse racing
The Belmont Stakes
This tomato-based South Asian dish caters to a sensitive palate and actually originated in the UK
Tikka Masala