Laws
True/False: Drivers or passengers in Colorado are not allowed to open any marijuana packaging and use the product while in a vehicle, even if you are not moving
True
In the 1990s, this U.S. state became the first to pass a medical marijuana law, helping to spark the nationwide legalization movement.
California
How many hours does marijuana stay in a person's bloodstream?
12 Hours
How many chemicals are contained in cannabis?
540
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What year did recreational marijuana use become legal in Colorado?
2012
This ancient civilization was one of the first to use cannabis for medicinal purposes around 2700 BC
China
True/False: Ingesting and inhaling marijuana have the same effects on the body
False
Marijuana contains over 100 different compounds known as this, which include THC and CBD.
Cannabinoids
What was the most popular song in 2024?
"Lose Control" by Teddy Swims
True/False: Marijuana is legal under federal law
False
Cannot use marijuana if joining the military or applying for federal job
What year was THC discovered in marijuana?
1964
THC, the active and impairing compound in cannabis, was discovered in 1964 by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
True/False: Marijuana use increases risks on mental health issues.
True
Cannabis use has been linked to a range of mental health problems, such as depression and social anxiety. People who use cannabis are more likely to develop temporary psychosis (not knowing what is real, hallucinations, and paranoia) and long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia. The association between cannabis and schizophrenia is stronger in people who start using cannabis at an earlier age and use cannabis more frequently.
True/False: THC stimulates the brain’s hunger receptors, leading to stronger cravings for food.
True
What color is a giraffe's tongue?
Purple
What age does a person have to be to purchase marijuana in Colorado?
21 years old or older
It is a felony for anyone to give or sell to, or share marijuana with anyone under 21 years old
During this decade, marijuana became a symbol of the counterculture movement, especially among young people in the U.S.
1960's
Name one chemical that is contained in secondhand cannabis smoke
THC
What plant does marijuana come from?
Cannabis Plant
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many ounces of marijuana can a person over 21 years old have on them legally in Colorado?
2 ounces
2+ ounces = misdameanor
12+ ounces = felony
In the 1940s, this U.S. president’s administration supported the criminalization of marijuana, which led to the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Studies suggest that marijuana can have a negative effect on this cognitive function, especially in young users, impairing memory and learning.
Short-term memory
This is the chemical process by which the body breaks down THC and other cannabinoids, which can affect how long their effects last.
Metabolism
What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?
"Baby Shark Dance" by Pinkfong