Biology
Famous Movie Moments
San Jo!
Use it in a Sentence
Sports
100
True of false: Alleles are alternate forms of the same gene, each producing different effects.
True
100
This image is featured in the opening scene of what popular Disney Movie?
100
What San Jose public transportation system has lines from Alum Rock to Santa Teresa, and Mountain View to Winchester?
The VTA Light Rail
100
Use the word consistent in a sentence.
Consistent: Unchanging over time.
100
This woman is widely regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time. Who is she?Serena Williams
200
Name two types of natural selection that affect the way a population develops over time.
Directional selection, stabilizing selection and disruptive selection are the three most common types of selection.
200
"Do you want to build a snowman?" is a song in what movie?
Frozen
200
This Santa Clara County shopping center is the largest in Northern California at more than 1.3 million square feet. What is the name of this shopping center?
The Great Mall in Milpitas features more than 200 retail stores. The mall also generates more than $300 million in sales each year.
200
Use the word significant in a sentence.
Significant: Noticeable or important.
200
Who are the San Jose Sharks currently playing in the NHL playoffs?
The Los Angeles Kings
300
What is a genetically modified organism?
A genetically modified organism, or GMA, has had pieces of DNA, from another organism inserted in its DNA.
300
"Say hello to my little friend!" is one of the most famous lines in this popular gangster film, featuring Al Pacino. What is the name of this movie?
300
This downtown San Jose museum focuses on technology and features an IMAX movie theater. Name this museum.
The Tech Museum300
Use the word potential in a sentence.
Potential: The chance of something happening in the future
300
Name three basketball teams currently playing in the NBA playoffs.
Heat, Bobcats, Spurs, Mavericks, Hawks, Pacers, Bulls, Wizards, Raptors, Nets, Clippers, Warriors, Rockets, Trail Blazers, Thunder, Grizzlies
400
In stabilizing selection, what happens to the extremes of a population? (In a bird population for example, what would happen to birds with really large and really small beaks?)
Their numbers would decrease over time. In stabilizing selection, the numbers of animals in the middle increase.
400
Heath Ledger received a "Best Supporting Actor" Oscar nomination for his role in this film. What is this movie?The Dark Knight
400
This San Jose home is a popular tourist attraction because of its incredibly large and strange design. Name this building.The Winchester Mystery House
400
Use the word impact in a sentence.
Impact: The effect or result of something.
400
What soccer team won the 2014 Copa del Rey?
Real Madrid
500
If animals with genotypes Bb and Bb reproduce, what percentage of their offspring will be homozygous recessive?
25 percent
500
"Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle" features a memorable cameo by this actor, who plays a drugged-up version of his real-life self. Who is this actor?Neil Patrick Harris, or "NPH," as he is often called in the film, is also the star of the CBS TV show "How I Met Your Mother."
500
What is the name of San Jose's zoo?
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is located South of San Jose State University, next to Kelley Park and Spartan Stadium.
500
Use the word conduct in a sentence.
Conduct: To organize or carry out.
500
In addition to being known for his awesome hair, this center fielder is also the lead-off hitter for the Oakland As. Who is he?Coco Crisp