U.S. History
Dinosaurs
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Biology
Wildcard
100
What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to North America in 1620?
MAYFLOWER
100
What dinosaur had large plates running along its back and spikes on the end of its tail?
Stegosaurus was a large, plant-eating dinosaur with bony plates on its back and spikes on its tail. [1, 2]
100
What shark is recognizable by the unusual flattened, T-shaped structure of its head?
Hammerhead
100
What organs filter the blood and produce urine?
The Kidneys
100
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
200
Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson
200
Tyrannosaurus rex lived during which geological period?
Cretaceous
200
What term is commonly used for a baby shark?
A Pup
200
What type of blood cell primarily transports oxygen throughout the human body?
Red Blood Cell
200
What is the name of the oceanic longest mountain range that is the longest on Earth?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge is the longest mountain range on Earth
Length: It spans approximately 40,389 to 40,400 miles (65,000 kilometers) around the globe
300
What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy that began on June 6, 1944?
Operation Overload
300
What enormous carnivorous dinosaur had a sail-like structure on its back and adaptations for spending time in water?
The enormous carnivorous dinosaur with a sail-like structure and aquatic adaptations is the Spinosaurus
300
What shark is famous for being able to survive in both saltwater and freshwater environments?
The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is famous for its ability to survive and thrive in both saltwater and freshwater
300
What molecule is often described as the cell’s immediate “energy currency”?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the molecule described as the cell's immediate energy currency
300
Which psychologist is known for the Little Albert experiment, demonstrating conditioned emotional responses in humans?
The Little Albert experiment was conducted by John B. Watson alongside his graduate student Rosalie Rayner at Johns Hopkins University in 1920
400
Which state was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
400
What dinosaur's name means “different lizard” and was one of the largest predators of the Late Jurassic?
The Allosaurus is the dinosaur whose name means "different lizard."
400
What unusual deep-sea shark has protruding jaws that rapidly extend forward to capture prey?
The Goblin Shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is the unusual deep-sea shark with protruding jaws that rapidly extend forward to capture prey.
400
what term describes programmed and controlled cell death?
Apoptosis is the biological term that describes programmed and controlled cell death
400
What is the baseball team based in Tampa?
Tampa Bay Rayes
500
What was the name of the 1830 law that authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes from the Southeast?
Indian Removal Act
500
What dinosaur is known for having approximately 500 continuously replacing teeth and a broad, straight-edged muzzle?
Nigersaurus is the dinosaur known for having over 500 continuously replacing teeth and a wide, straight-edged muzzle. [1]
500
What generally nocturnal shark commonly rests on the ocean floor during the day?
The nurse shark is a nocturnal shark that commonly rests motionless on the ocean floor during the day
500
What enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of starch?
Salivary amylase (also known as ptyalin) is the enzyme in saliva that begins the chemical digestion of starch
500
Which African country has more ancient pyramids than any other country?
Sudan has more ancient pyramids than any other country in the world, easily surpassing Egypt
Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 ancient pyramids, compared to Egypt's count of around 118 to 138