Back to Basics: Grade 11 Science
This organelle, known as the cell’s powerhouse, produces ATP energy
What is the mitochondrion?
This "King of Pop" released his iconic album Dangerous in 1991, featuring hits like "Black or White."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This gymnast became the most decorated in history after winning their 11th Olympic medal, in addition to their previous 30 World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the world’s longest ice skating rink, stretching 7.8 kilometers through Canada’s capital city during the winter months.
What is the Rideau Canal?
This spicy Korean dish is made from fermented vegetables like cabbage and radish.
What is kimchi?
This element, with the symbol H, is the most abundant in the universe
What is hydrogen?
This NBC sitcom about a cohort living in New York City and frequenting “Central Perk” debuted in 1994.
What is Friends?
Which NFL tight end, whose relationship with Taylor Swift generated widespread media attention, has won multiple Super Bowl titles with the Kansas City Chiefs?
Who is Travis Kelce?
This event, held every July in Calgary, is famous for its rodeo competitions, parade, and concerts, and is often referred to as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth."
What is the Calgary Stampede?
This East African country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro.
What is Tanzania?
This type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava
What is igneous rock?
Launching in 1996, this console was home to multiplayer games like Mario Kart and Super Mario.
What is the Nintendo 64?
What is the name of the Ottawa-based team in the Professional Women's Hockey League?
Who are the Ottawa Charge?
This lake, the largest entirely within Canada, is located in the Northwest Territories.
What is Great Bear Lake?
Carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, this lost city was rediscovered in 1812, revealing intricate temples and tombs, all built without mortar.
What is Petra?
In chemistry, Avogadro's number represents the number of particles in one _______
What is a mole?
This hit teen drama followed the lives of privileged high schoolers in Beverly Hills and launched in 1990.
What is Beverly Hills, 90210?
Which soccer player is the all-time leading scorer for the Canadian national team and has represented their country in multiple FIFA Women's World Cups and Olympic Games?
Who is Christine Sinclair?
This bridge, which spans the Northumberland Strait, links Canada’s smallest province to the mainland.
What is the Confederation Bridge?
Known for her unique style, this artist’s self-portraits often featured her iconic unibrow and vibrant, traditional cultural clothing.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This part of the brain, located at the back of the skull, is responsible for coordinating balance and movement
What is the cerebellum?
In 1999, this groundbreaking sci-fi movie, directed by the Wachowskis, introduced audiences to "bullet time" special effects.
What is The Matrix?
Who won the 2019 US Open, becoming the first player to defeat Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final since 2017?
Who is Bianca Andreescu?
Known for its extreme tidal range, this bay lies between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
What is the Bay of Fundy?
The idea that the Earth orbits the Sun dates back to the 5th century BCE, but it was officially proposed in 1543 by Nicolaus Copernicus from this country.
What is Poland?