Scientists in Pop Culture
Physicist
What animal is the mascot of the Seattle Mariners (Major League Baseball) that debuted in 1990?
Mariners Moose
DTA
Direct Transfer Agreement
True or False - Viral infections can be treated with antibiotics.
False.
Washington State's nickname references the abundance of forest landscapes, particularly conifers, in the state. What is our state nickname?
The Evergreen State
In Mary Shelley's original 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," does the title refer to the name of the scientist or the monster?
Seattle Sounders FC's home stadium is Lumen Field. What was Lumen Field's name prior to Nov. 2020?
Century-Link Field
Bonus 200 - What was it named before Century Link Field (from 2004-2010)?
GPA
Grade Point Average
What Chinese retailer, that is often seen in major malls, produces and sells the Labubu and other popular blind box collectibles?
Pop Mart
Do mushrooms photosynthesize like plants?
No. Mushrooms (or fungi) are decomposers and gain nutrients from around their environment (dead matter).
In Back to the Future, what model of car is Doc Brown's time machine?
DeLorean
What year did now retired WNBA player, Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm win the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year award?
2021
SAP
Satisfactory Academic Progress
At this year's Oscars, Miles Caton delivered a live ensemble performance of the song "I Lied To You" from the Oscar-Nominated film, Sinners. What is the name of the iconic ballerina who danced during this performance?
Misty Copeland
There are four primary species of whales that can found in the Puget Sound. Name at least 3 of the four.Bonus 100 - If you name all four.
Orca (Killer), Humpback, Grey, and Minke
Name the Studio Ghibli character whose first scene on screen is collecting samples for their research on plants.
Nausicaa
The Seattle SuperSonics were an NBA team that played in Seattle from 1967-2008. Following the 2007-2008 season, where was the team relocated to?
Oklahoma City
WASFA
Washington Application for State Financial Aid
During the COVID-19 lockdown, before rapid at home tests were available, what three-letter acronym test was conducted by physicians to confirm a positive or negative case.
PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test
Eutrophication occurs in bodies of water when there is an over-abundance of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus). This is often caused by run off carrying fertilizers and sewage, and results in algal blooms. What essential nutrient (or element) for sustaining life is depleted as a result of this?
Oxygen.
What city was Bill Nye the Science Guy's show (1990's) primarily filmed in?
Seattle, Washington
In 2014, former Seattle Seahawks running back, Marshawn Lynch, became the first ever athlete endorser of what popular candy?
Skittles
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What early 2000s peer to peer file sharing program used to pirate music was notoriously known for putting individual's computers at risk for viruses and malware?
LimeWire
Name all 5 volcanoes in Washington State - **250 Points if you can name 3.
Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Tahoma (Rainier), Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams