Amusement Parks
What is the closest AMUSEMENT PARK to Pomona, CA?
Knott's Berry Farm
Who invented the first rollercoaster?
Extra Points (100): Guess the year.
LaMarcus Adna Thompson
Bonus: It was invented in 1885.
Are roller coasters expensive?
Optional: How expensive?
Yes
Bonus: 1-25 Million USD
Hypothetically, if your seatbelt flew off a Rollercoaster, what would happen?
You Die...
What force causes a roller coaster to stop?
Friction
Which Amusement Park has a rollercoaster that has the biggest drop?
Six Flags Great Adventure
What's 2 + 2?
4
Who are the people that build roller coasters?
Designers/Engineers
What is the most common injury to get from a Rollercoaster?
Head, Neck, and/or Back injuries.
How many rollercoasters are there today?
More than 2,400.
Which Amusement Park has the most rides?
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Who came up with the idea of roller coasters?
Catherine the Great
Name one form that roller coaster brakes can come in.
Magnetic, Physical, Manual, or Automatic
How many people die in a rollercoaster each year?
Four People each Year.
Are Roller Coaster Loops a perfect circle?
No, they tend to take the form of an upside-down teardrop.
Which Amusement Park generated the most revenue (Money) in 2022?
Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom)
Where did the idea of rollercoasters originate?
St. Petersburg, Russia
What was the first roller coaster designed?
Switchback Railway
Which roller coaster had its launch cable snap while guests were on the roller coaster?
Kingda Ka
What three main forces act on a rollercoaster?
Hint: What makes the roller coaster work?
Gravity, Potential Energy, and Kinetic Energy
When was Universal Studios Hollywood made? (Closest one wins the points.)
July 15th, 1964
How fast did the first rollercoaster go?
6 miles per hour
How much do Mechanical Engineers make a year?
74-100k per year
Which types of roller coasters have more reported accidents?
Hint: Think of Materials (Ex. Wood)
Steel Roller Coasters
What are the four things that make a good roller coaster?
Theme, Speed, Height, and Pacing.