SSC Trivia
Which house has a yellow colour?
Tigress
What fundamental molecule carries the genetic instructions for all living things? Bonus point for its full name (not acronym).
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid
Who is the electronic music producer and DJ known for massive hits like "Happier" and "Silence," who famously performs wearing a unique bucket-like mask/helmet?
Marshmello
What popular, mild white cheese originating from southern Italy is famously used as the traditional gooey, stretchy base layer for almost all pizzas?
Mozzarella
What is the room number for the Chemistry lab?
L01
In chemistry, what type of subatomic particle carries a negative electrical charge and orbits the central nucleus of an atom?
Which indie-pop artist had a massive, viral breakout hit with the 2020 song "Heather," a track all about wishing you were the person your crush actually liked?
Conan Gray
Often associated with Switzerland, what general name is given to the style of pale yellow cheeses that are famous for having large, distinct holes or "eyes" running through them?
Swiss cheese (or Emmental)
Which subject rooms used to be where the Cultural Garden is now?
Music and Languages.
Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless it is acted upon by an unbalanced what?
Force
What British singer-songwriter made history in 2024 by taking home a record-breaking six BRIT Awards in a single night, fueled by the massive success of her song "Escapism"?
RAYE
What incredibly hard, granular Italian cheese is heavily aged and most commonly found grated over hot pasta dishes like spaghetti bolognese? Bonus point for its Italian name.
Parmesan (or Parmigiano-Reggiano)
Which year was the Performing Arts Centre opened?
End of 2021. Officially open for business in 2022.
In a chemical reaction, what term is used for a substance that significantly speeds up the reaction rate without being consumed or used up itself?
A catalyst
In music theory, what specific Italian term is used to describe the overall speed or pace of a piece of music, which is usually measured in beats per minute (BPM)?
Tempo
What sharp, strongly flavored category of cheese gets its distinctive, colorful veins from a specific type of harmless, edible mold introduced during the aging process?
Blue cheese (accept Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, etc.)