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Trivia Slideshow

Trivia Slideshow. Created by Ms. Rachael Clemens of the California State University, Fullerton Library Additions and adaptations created by Mrs. Slim’s Spring 2007 LHHS Library Experience Students with Ms. Clemens’ permission. Library Hours. Question:.

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Trivia Slideshow

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  1. Trivia Slideshow • Created by Ms. Rachael Clemens of the California State University, Fullerton Library • Additions and adaptations created by Mrs. Slim’s Spring 2007 LHHS Library Experience Students with Ms. Clemens’ permission.

  2. Library Hours

  3. Question: • One hundred years ago, what percentage of 17 year olds graduated from High School in the United States?

  4. Answer: • One hundred years ago, what percentage of 17 year olds graduated from High School in the United States? • In 1903, 6.6% of 17 year olds graduated from High School • Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970

  5. Printing INFO • Most computers in the library are connected to a printer and the internet • The first 5 printout pages per day are free. Each additional page is 5¢. • Pay by the honor system by asking Mrs. Slim, Mrs. Garcia, or a student library aid for help.

  6. Question: • What was the highest grossing movie (domestic sales) of 2004?

  7. Answer: • What was the highest grossing movie (domestic sales) of 2004? • Shrek 2 • Source: Hollywood Reporter article through Factiva database

  8. Copier INFO • The copy machine is located: • Next to the nonfiction section of the library. • Copies are 10¢ per page (no pennies)

  9. Question: • What was the highest selling CD (domestic sales) of 2002?

  10. Answer: • What was the highest selling CD (domestic sales) of 2002? • Eminem, 7.6 million copies • Source: New York Post article through Factiva database

  11. Library Website Accessing library resources from home has never been easier! www.ilovelibraries.com

  12. Question: • How much milk was consumed in California in 2002?

  13. Answer: • How much milk was consumed in California in 2002? • 746 million gallons • Source: Orange County Register article available through Lexis-Nexis

  14. Don’t get caught scramblin’ for your research needs… Be a good egg & do it right Ask Mrs. Slim for advice on which reliable resources to use, or look through one of the databases on the library website. 

  15. Question: • How many gallons of soft drinks were consumed in the U.S. in 2002?

  16. Answer: • How many gallons of soft drinks were consumed in the U.S. in 2002? • 15.2 billion gallons • Source: Beverage Aisle through Lexis-Nexis

  17. Library Borrowing Privileges • THS Students may have up to 10 books checked out at one time • Check-out period: 3 weeks* • *3 renewal permitted (3 additional 3-week loan period)

  18. Question: • Initially Toyota’s Scion line-up was available in only one state…which?

  19. Answer: • Initially Toyota’s Scion line-up was available in only one state…which? • California – but went national in June 2004 • Source: Factiva database

  20. Question: • What is the population of the U.S.?

  21. Answer: • What is the population of the U.S.? • 288,369,000 • 141,661,000 male & • 146,708,000 female • Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States 2002

  22. Student ID Card • The Library uses your Student Identification Card for all transactions. • A student ID card is also required to access the internet. • If you have lost your ID card, ask a Mrs. Slim, Mrs. Gaona, or a student library aid if it has been found. • Lost replacement ID card must be bought through Mrs. Simonain in Room 120

  23. Question: • Famous American artist, Andy Warhol died in 1987 following…

  24. Answer: • Famous American artist, Andy Warhol died in 1987 following… a routine gall-bladder operation • Source: Grove Art Online

  25. Question: • How much beer was imported from Mexico last year?

  26. Answer: • How much beer was imported from Mexico last year? • $45.6 million dollars worth or 66,845,519 liters • Source: USA Trade Online

  27. Question: • In some species of this reptile, the fat-storage organ can break off by a spontaneous muscular contraction and rapidly regenerate. Name this reptile.

  28. Answer: • In some species of this reptile, the fat-storage organ can break off by a spontaneous muscular contraction and rapidly regenerate. Name this reptile. • The GECKO • Source: Access Science

  29. Question: • Who is the seven-time world champion Formula 1 race car driver? • What manufacturer does he drive for?

  30. Answer: • Who is the seven-time world champion Formula 1 race car driver? • What manufacturer does he drive for? • Michael Schumacher – drives for Ferrari • Source: London Times article through Proquest Newspapers 

  31. Be courteous to your fellow studentsPlease use your cell phone outside

  32. Question: • AMBER Alerts are activated when law enforcement discovers a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger. What does AMBER stand for?

  33. Answer: • AMBER Alerts are activated when law enforcement discovers a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger. What does AMBER stand for? • America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergence Response • Source: Budget of the U.S. Government 2005

  34. Question: • According to a survey, what percentage of Americans would like to be rich?

  35. Answer: • According to a survey, what percentage of Americans would like to be rich? • 59% • Source: Opinions ’90

  36. Question: • Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

  37. Question: • Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? • John Jay – appointed in 1789 by George Washington • Source: Encyclopedia of Crime & Punishment

  38. Question: • What is the American Sign Language hand shape for “I Love You”?

  39. Answer: • What is the American Sign Language hand shape for “I Love You”? • Source: The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary

  40. Question: • What author and naturalist alerted Americans to the environmental damage done by the pesticide DDT in her book Silent Spring?

  41. Answer: • What author and naturalist alerted Americans to the environmental damage done by the pesticide DDT in her book Silent Spring? • Rachael Carson, 1907-1964 • Source: The Women’s Almanac

  42. Question: • What is a SWOT analysis?

  43. Answer: • What is a SWOT analysis? • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats • Source: The Portable MBA Desk Reference

  44. Question: • The 2nd largest county in California is also the 5th largest in the nation. What is it?

  45. Answer: • The 2nd largest county in California is also the 5th largest in the nation. What is it? • Orange County • Source: Orange County 2004 Community Indicators

  46. Question: • What country boasts the most farms?

  47. Answer: • What country boasts the most farms? • India – 105 million farms • Source: The Illustrated Book of World Rankings

  48. Question: • What country consumes the most alcohol per capita?

  49. Answer: • What country consumes the most alcohol per capita? • France – 11.9 liters per capita per year • Source: The Illustrated Book of World Rankings

  50. Question: • What is the capital of Ghana?

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