Gen Z Vernacular
Pop Culture
Science
American History
SAT Scholars/College Readiness
100

Define the pop-culture reference: "It's giving"

Answer: You can throw this one into conversation to describe the vibe something is giving you. 

100

What is the name of the popular online game where players build and explore virtual worlds?

Bonus: What is the name of the game that is similar but not as popular?

Answer: Minecraft

100

Who wrote the science law 'for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction'?

Answer: Isaac Newton

100

Who was the first President of the United States?

Answer: George Washington

100

T/F: Does Khan Academy have SAT prep help?

True

200

Define the pop-culture reference: "era" 

Bonus: Give an example of a famous "era" 

Answer: Like a phase

200

What is the most recent Ghibli film?

Bonus: What was the year of release?

The Boy and the Heron

Year of Release: 2023(100 pt)

200

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Answer: Diamond

200

 The United States took over the building of this modern marvel in 1904, and finished its construction in 1914, thus creating a shortcut from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer: The Panama Canal

200

 What is the name of the college admissions process in which students submit applications to multiple institutions at once?

Answer: Common App
300

Define the pop-culture reference: "Ratio'd"

Answer: Typically, it means someone did something unfavorable and is getting dragged for it 

300

What did the app TikTok used to be named?

Answer: Musical.ly

300

What substance are hair and nails made of?

Answer: Keratin

300

Who was the explorer who left Puerto Rico, seeking the coast of Florida, while looking for the Fountain of Youth?

Answer: Ponce de Leon

300

What is the government form that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?

Answer: The FAFSA

400

Define the pop-culture reference: "Ohio"

Answer: A state, or a state of being strange and unusual. 

400

Name the big three anime series from the mid-2000s.

Answer: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece

400

Why is protein important?

  • It helps repair and build body tissues.
  • It drives metabolic reactions.
  • It maintains pH and fluid balance.
  • It keeps the immune system strong.
  • It transports and stores nutrients.
  • It can act as an energy source. 
  • And more
400

Which president started "fireside chats" over broadcast radio during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

400

T/F: By completing an AA at a college like Broward College, you are guaranteed a spot in the State University System to complete your BA.

Answer: True

2 + 2 Articulation Agreement

500

Define the pop-culture reference: "Roman Empire"

Answer: A random event, incident, or thing that fascinates or intrigues one to the point that one is frequently thinking about it. 

500

What was Olivia Rodrigo’s first No. 1 hit single?

Answer: Driver License

500

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?

Bonus: Enzymes are what type of molecule? (250 pt)

Answer: Helicase

Bonus: Protein

500

What Cape is Kennedy Space Center located in?

Answer: Cape Canaveral, Florida

500

How much time is given for the SAT?

Answer: 2 hours and 14 minutes