Spotted Lanternflys
What type of insect is the spotted lanternfly?
A. An insect that bites humans
B. A planthopper that sucks plant sap
C. A fly that is glows
D. A planthopper that destroys leaves of trees
D. A planthopper that destroys leaves of trees
What are data centers?:
A. Big computers that store and process data
B. Computers Solely used for AI
C. Business Centers where they talk about where to transfer data
D. All the above
A. Big computers that store and process data
How do scientists observe the impacts of climate change?
A. Using Satellite Data
B. Using future projections simulations
C. Simulating environments on other planets
D. A and B
D. A and B
Which greenhouse gas is most commonly emitted through human activities?
A. Helium
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D. Neon
C. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What computer is used to make the station work
A. Arduino
B. Raspberry pi
C. Lenovo
D. Trick question no computer is needed
B. Raspberry pi
Where did the spotted lanternfly originate from?:
A. Southeast Asia
B. Northern Europe
C. Australia
D. Africa
A. Southeast Asia
What are GPU's used for?
Most AI models use Graphic-Processing Units(GPU) to do trillions of calculations.
Where in the U.S is groundwater and irrigation decreasing the most
The West Coast
What does "sustainable development" mean?
A. Economic growth without regulations
B. Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
C. Using all available natural resources
D. Focusing only on environmental protection
B. Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
What is GND and V on the Raspberry pi
A. Two different types of switch to use
B. The pin to connect data through
C. The negative and positive source of electricity
D. Name of the two sensors
C. The negative and positive source of electricity
Where was the first confirmed sighting of spotted lanternflys in the U.S?:
A. California
B. New York
C. Texas
D. Virginia
D. Virginia
How many gigawatts of power are needed to sustain Data Centers?:
A. 92 gigawatts
B. 22 megabytes
C. 20 gigawatts
D. 1000 gigawatts
A. 92 gigawatts(92 Philadelphias)
Name of the NASA scientist who came to speak:
A. Dr. Kamal Nair
B. Dr. Sujay Kumar
C. Dr. John Bolton
D. Dr. Melissa Kim
A. Dr Sujay Kumar
What is a con of using bioplastics over plastics?
Less durable, cost more to produce, don't alway decompose properly
What were the materials used in our prototype anemometer
Plastic pvc board, pencil, ping pong balls, and legoes
Why is the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) important to the spotted lanternfly?
It is the most preferred for them to lay their eggs
List 3 examples of data center usage
Acceptable answers:
1. Crypto mining
2. The Cloud
3. Banking
4. Social Media Platforms
5. Video Games
What does the GRACE satellite measure
What are the components of bioplastics?(List 3)
Corn starch, Glycerin, Vinegar
What are the 4 data points that the weather station measures?
The tree that allows Spotted Lanternflies to live and lay their eggs
What is the Tree of Haven?
Most efficient way to maintain energy supply for data centers
What is nuclear energy?
2.5%
HB#### or SB####
What are the naming conventions of bills?
BME280 and IR reflector
What are the names of the sensors used in the station?