Feeling Science-”e” (Responses start with E)
Examples include Carbon, Oxygen, and Xenon
Elements
TRUE or FALSE: The best thing to do when you get a nosebleed is lean your head back.
FALSE. (Leaning back may cause blood to drain down your throat. Instead, always pinch your nose and lean forward.)
In the human body, there are more of what type of living thing than human cells?
microbes/bacteria
The University of Washington has 3 main campuses. Name all of them.
Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma
An infectious agent that typically consists of nucleic acid contained in a protein coat.
Virus
If Jimmy Neutron had a cousin, their last name might be…
Electron
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
Where on your finger or toe might it be common to find fungal species?
nail
What is the oldest building on the UW-Seattle Campus?
Denny Hall
Chipotle had an outbreak of this bacteria. Commonly found in lettuce/spinach.
E. Coli (O157H7)
The third domain of life following bacteria and archaea.
Eukarya
Which country gets the most snowfall per year?
Japan
This part of your face hosts about 500 different bacteria species
mouth
UW is considered one of the “Best Universities for Microbiology,” according to USNews (and me). What place is it in globally?
10th
This type of bacteria is often used in the fermentation of foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi.
Lactic acid bacteria
Uganda has recently extended lockdowns due to this virus.
Ebola
Name any three of the seven wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, The Roman Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Christ the Redeemer, Petra, The Great Pyramids of Giza (honorary status)
Activia yogurt often advertises its products’ health benefits as being supplemental to your gut….
microbiome/flora, maybe accept probiotics as an answer
The actor and UW alma mater Rainn Wilson gave a talk in Kane Hall in 2019. What character from which popular TV show does Rainn play?
Dwight Schrute - The Office
The last name of the doctor featured on a hit medical drama named Meredith. Or the last name of the professor teaching MICROM 411.
Dr. Gray/Grey
There was an ant infestation in my room and instead of being super grossed out, my friend was all about it. They might be interested in studying…
Entomology
Which country(s) don’t use the metric system?
The U.S., Liberia, Myanmar (If no one can name all three whoever is closest gets 100 points)
Strep throat is caused by ... (more than a genus name / 2 or 3 word answer)
Streptococcus pyogenes or group A Strep.
A famous actor from the tv show, Community, calls UW their alma mater. Bonus points if you can name the fraternity that this actor was in for one year during his time in college.
Joel McHale; Theta Chi
Name of the virus responsible for COVID-19? ____-___-_
SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2