Ocean Terms
Area where the ocean meets the land
Coast
Largest marine mammal you may find near a beach
Whale
What is the Monday after thanksgiving called
Cyber Monday
A team sport that uses a net and a ball on sand
Volleyball
Venue of HackPSU this semester
ECoRe
Natural rise and fall of sea levels
Tide
A marine animal with 8 legs often found near rocks
Octopus
The holiday celebrated on the 4th thursday of November
Thanksgiving
A beach game where players toss small bags filled of sand or beans
Cornhole
How long does hacking last for?
24 hours
What are ocean currents primarily driven by
The wind
Common crustacean found at beaches
Crab
US federal holiday honoring military veterans
Veterans day
Protective lotion used to block UV rays
Sunscreen
Name 3 sponsors from this semester
Nittany AI, Peraton, PNC, Smeal, IST, EECS, Schreyers, Engineering Entrepreneurship
What is the deepest part of the ocean called
The Mariana Trench
A bright red bird often found at coastal beaches
Flamingo
This migrating bird is often linked to November and harvest seasons
Goose
An electronic device that helps to find objects under the sand
Metal detector
When was HackPSU first hosted?
2015
A large shorebird with a curved beak that feeds on crabs
Heron
The gemstone commonly associated with November birthdays
Topaz
A type of board used for speed riding on waves, smaller than a surfboard
Skimboard
What was the 1st place prize this semester?
$500