whale facts
JSP Facts
US history
100

This species is the largest animal ever known to have existed on Earth

What is the blue whale?

200

Unlike fish, whales move their tails in this direction to propel themselves through water

What is up and down (vertically)?

300

Whales breathe air through this structure located on the top of their heads

What is a blowhole?

300

What is the most common first name of us presidents? 

James is the most common first name for a U.S. president, with six presidents bearing the name: Madison, Monroe, Polk, Buchanan, Garfield, and Carter

400

This term describes the annual long-distance travel many whale species undertake between feeding and breeding grounds.

What is migration?

400

Which of following characteristics is NOT typical of Santa Clara University's Johnson Scholars (according to the JSP website):

  • Evidence of leadership and a spirit of tenacity
  • Demonstrated record of high academic performance
  • An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher
  • Record of service throughout their high school career
  • A personal essay demonstrating clarity of purpose and intellectual curiosity
  • SAT scores of 1450 or above, if submitted

What is: A personal essay demonstrating clarity of purpose and intellectual curiosity?


500

Humpback whales are famous for producing these complex vocalizations, which can last for hours and travel vast distances underwater

What are whale songs?

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