Quarry Lane Trivia
In what year was Quarry Lane founded?
1991
Corey always tries to remember 3 simple guidelines. Take care of ________, take care of _________, and take care of our ___________.
ourselves, each other, and our environment/space
What is the approximate population of polar bears in Antarctica? (Give your best guess if you don't know exact.)
0
What is the name of the wizarding school that Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts
Name one of the two islands that the Bay Bridge crosses over/near.
Treasure Island or Yerba Buena Island
How many campuses (total) does Quarry Lane have?
4
Corey is a middle school student who wants to use the Learning Commons (library) during lunch for study time. On what days can he do this?
Tuesdays and Thursdays
What is the largest penguin species in the world/Antarctica?
Emperor Penguin
Who painted the famous artwork "Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
What is the tallest mountain in the Bay Area (~4200 feet)?
Mt. Hamilton
What is the name of our Registrar?
Ms. Camylle Rosario
What should Corey use to pick up his Choice Lunch?
Student ID (or key card if he missed picture day)
True or False? Antarctica is home to the largest desert on earth.
True
Which music group became a global sensation with songs including "Dynamite" and "Butter"?
BTS
What has San Francisco's fog been named?
"Karl the Fog"
What teacher is the head of the science department?
Dr. Ghosh
Corey got his name partially because it is a near-homophone with the word _____________.
quarry
The Antarctic ice sheet comprises what percent (approximately) of earth's fresh water?
A. 5%
B. 40%
C. 70%
D. 98%
C. 70%
What temperature is the same in both Celsius and Fahrenheit?
-40 degrees
What is the largest island in the San Francisco Bay?
Angel Island
In what city did our Robotics team compete in the World Championships last school year?
Houston
Corey is a student and has a half-day coming up. What is the date of this half-day?
October 4th
Who was the first known explorer to reach the South Pole (in 1911)?
Roald Amundsen
What is Taylor Swift's middle name?
Alison
The SF Bay is significantly shallower than it was 200 years ago. During the Gold Rush, what type of mining caused this environmental change?
Hydraulic mining