People in Earth Sciences
This UO Earth Sciences professor wrote the book Death Valley Rocks!
Marli Miller
What is the Oregon state rock?
Thunderegg
Last night this politician made history by being elected New York City's next mayor
Zohran Mamdani
What river runs through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
Is ice considered a mineral? (Yes or No)
Yes
(defined chemical composition, naturally occurring, inorganic, defined crystal structure)
This geology club member sprained their ankle jumping off a hay bale at field camp
Emily
What famous national park in southern Oregon was formed by the collapse of a volcano?
Crater Lake
Part 2 of this famous pink and green themed movie/musical is coming out this month.
Wicked For Good
Which US state has the most national parks?
California
Australia
This geology club member has a phobia of being upside down
Kate
What is the second highest peak in Oregon?
Mount Jefferson
What year does swimming in Crater Lake reopen?
2029
How many territories does the US have?
14
What percent of Earth's surface is covered in snow and ice?
~12%
This geology club member crashed their car into their neighbor's house
Ethan
200-400 million years
(geologic discrepancy: will accept anything between 200 and 400 million years)
The Life of a Showgirl
Where is the world's second smallest park located? (it may be closer than you think)
Portland, OR
Name the three types of glacial moraines.
Lateral, terminal, and medial
This UO Earth Sciences professor is in a grass roots band (2 people accepted)
Leif Karlstrom and Brittany Erickson
What is the deepest river gorge in North America? (hint: located in Oregon)
Hells Canyon
This famous comedian, known for voice acting Mort from Madagascar, has made it all the way to week 9 in the Dancing with the Stars competition
Andy Richter
Name as many past super continents as you can.
Pangea, Gondwana, Laurasia, Pannotia, Rodinia, Ur, Columbia (Nuna), Atlantica, Arctica, Kenorland, and Vaalbara.
What is the name of a rock or boulder that has been transported by a glacier and deposited in an area with different native bedrock?