Land Animals
What's the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
All-nighters help you retain more information
False
True or False:
There is one specific way to study that is the BEST way
False, helpful techniques exist but you should find what works for you
World's longest river
What is NaCl?
Table salt (Sodium Chloride)
Tortoise
NVIDIA is the company that created ChatGPT
This hormone (called the "stress hormone") increases during finals week
Cortisol
Antarctica is classified as a desert
Water boils at what temp. in Celcius?
100C
What animal has been recorded leaping 21ft (6.4m) vertically?
White-tailed Jackrabbit
The average college student changes their major 6 times before graduation
True!
What term describes studying in multiple shorter sessions over time, instead of one long session?
Spaced Repetition
French landmark known for its iron lattice structure
The Eiffel Tower
What type of tree produces acorns?
Oak trees
Fun fact: Acorns are considered fruits!
How many teeth does a garden snail have?
About 14,000 (microscopic teeth called "radula")
There are five quads on UAlbany's campus (Uptown and Downtown)
True
This popular study method involves focused sessions followed by short breaks
Pomodoro Technique
Third planet from the sun
Earth
Plants make food from sunlight during what process?
Photosynthesis
What protein is a Rhinoceros's horn made of? (Hint: it's the same protein that makes up hair and fingernails)
Keratin
Typing notes has been shown, in some studies, to improve conceptual understanding compared to handwritten notes
False
What term means remembering something using stories, phrases, or words?
(Ex. "PEMDAS --> Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally")
China and Russia, both with 14 neighboring countries
A storm exists on Jupiter, several times larger than Earth. It has been active for 400+ years. What is it called?
The Red Spot