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Holy Hoover, Batman
Pop Culture 2017
Some Call Him Santa
Don't Be A Pesticide
Totally Random
100
Of what construction material is the Hoover Dam primarily made?
Concrete
100
Name the song by Macklemore that features Kesha.
Good Old Days
100
Many people believe that Santa Claus is based on this Christian Saint from the 4th Century.
Saint Nicholas
100
What is the most commonly used type of pesticide?
Herbicide
100
Where are you going on your upcoming field trip?
Grand Theatre
200
The Hoover Dam creates the largest resevoir in the United States. Is it Lake Mood, Lake Mead, or Lake Mild?
Lake Mead
200
Name the current #1 song on the Billboard Top 100.
Rockstar - Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
200
In French, this is the name of Santa Claus.
Père Noël
200
**BONUS** 200 points for each type of targeted pest mentioned in today's science reading. (possible 1800 pts)
insects, plant pathogens, weeds, mollusks, birds, mammals, fish, round worms, and/or microbes
200
Which would be highest on the page, if we were using a Cartesian Grid: (30, 0), (0, 30), (30, 25)?
(0, 30)
300
On which river would you find the Hoover Dam?
The Colorado
300
**BONUS** For 900 points, name all three Marvel Studios films that are currently in the top 10 money-makers for 2017. YOU MUST NAME ALL THREE.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2; Thor: Ragnarok; Spiderman Homecoming
300
**BONUS** 300 points just because I like you.
Sort of.
300
Why would/should we use pesticides against mosquitoes?
Because they can carry disease, such as Yellow Fever
300
What is the name of my son?
Mitchel
400
**BONUS** 400 points for naming each of the US States separated by the Hoover Dam.
Nevada & Arizona
400
Name the lead singer of Canadian band The Tragically Hip, who passed away earlier this year.
Gord Downie
400
This old German name for Santa Claus is used in the movie Miracle on 34th Street.
Kris Kringle
400
From the reading, name two of the stated problems with pesticide use. **BONUS** 800 points if you can name all 4.
reduces biodiversity; contributes to pollinator decline; destroys habitats; threatens endangered species
400
Who plays Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy series?
Vin Diesel
500
What structural feature, often used by the ancient Romans, allows the Hoover Dam to function without collapsing under the weight of the water?
An Arch
500
This Disney remake, starring Emma Watson, is the number 1 grossing movie of 2017, so far.
Beauty and the Beast
500
Name the comedian and actor who takes the roll of Santa Claus in the movie The Santa Clause. **HINT** He also provides the voice for Buzz Lightyear.
Tim Allen
500
What percentage of sprayed pesticides miss their intended targets?
Approximately 98%
500
In the book because of mr. terupt, how much is the letter "J" worth in the math project Luke talks about?
10 cents