UCSB Trivia Quiz #3
Think you know everything about UCSB? Test your knowledge with this UCSB Trivia quiz.
Question 1
A site of the university's restoration and conservation efforts, UCSB's lagoon is home to various species of plants, birds, fish, and other flora and fauna. How deep is the lagoon's water at its deepest point?
Question 2
The coast west of Isla Vista was once bombarded with torpedoes in what was the first naval bombardment of the U.S. since the War of 1812. During which war did this occur?
Question 3
With Nobel Laureates from multiple fields among its faculty, UCSB is home to some of the most prolific professors in their disciplines. How many Nobel Laureates does UCSB's faculty have in total?
Question 4
Plans to build Munger Hall, a planned windowless dormitory, were shelved in August 2023. UCSB has instead revealed plans to bulid a new housing complex bearing what name?
Question 5
On any given day, thousands of students and faculty bike to, from, and around the UCSB campus on designated bike paths. How many miles of bike paths does UCSB have?
Question 6
A building was recently demolished near Trigo Road. It was at one point home to HempWise, a store selling clothes made from hemp. What restaurant did the building once house?
Question 7
Deltopia, a block party that takes place during early Spring Quarter each year, was originally known as Floatopia and took place on rafts along the coast. In which year did Floatopia start?
Question 8
UCSB has two lecture halls in Isla Vista: Embarcadero Theater and Isla Vista Theater. What name did Isla Vista Theater have before it was bought by the University?
Question 9
Storke Tower is not just a campus landmark, but also the tallest steel-and-concrete structure in Santa Barbara County. How tall is it?
Question 10
The Dining Commons at UCSB serve a vast majority of the first-year population, and a significant number of other undergraduates. About how many glasses of milk do they serve in a given year?