Final Jeopardy: Sea Life (1-25-22)
Today’s Final Jeopardy question (1/25/2022) in the category “Sea Life” was:
In 2018 National Geographic reported that half of this was dead, “akin to a forest after a devastating fire”
39x champ Amy Schneider, an engineering manager from Oakland, CA has now won $1,319,800. In Game 40, the opponents are: John Williams, a biology professor from Albany, GA; and Maria Krasinski, a managing director and illustrator from Buffalo, NY.
Round 1 Categories: See Life – National Anthem Lyrics – Signs of the Zodiac – Women in Politics – Sports on TV – Time to Get a “Head”
Amy found the Jeopardy! round Daily Double in “National Anthem Lyrics” under the $600 clue on the 8th pick of the round. She was in the lead with $2,400, $2,200 more than John in second place. Amy made it a true Daily Double and she was RIGHT.
“With glowing hearts we see thee rise, the true North strong & free” show
Amy finished in the lead with $14,600. John was second with $2,200 and Maria was last at $1,400. All clues were uncovered.
Round 2 Categories: “C” Life – Books with Horsepower – French Art & Artists – This Will Floor You – Movies that Mention Their Titles – A Quick & Dirty Category
Amy found the first Daily Double in “French Art & Artists“ under the $800 clue on the 2nd pick of the round. She was in the lead with $15,000 now, $12,800 more than John in second place. Amy bet $5,000 and she was RIGHT.
Rodin’s sculpture “The Thinker” was originally conceived as a representation of this poet gazing at the Gates of Hell show
John got the last Daily Double in “Books with Horsepower” under the $800 clue with 6 clues left after it. He was in second place with $3,000, $29,000 less than Amy in first place. John bet $1,500, and said Lonesome Dove. That was WRONG.
Tom Booker is this title cowboy whose voice can calm wild stallions & whose touch can heal broken spirits show
Amy finished in the lead with $38,000. Maria was second with $2,200 and John was last with $1,500. All clues were uncovered.
ALL of the contestants got Final Jeopardy! right.
WHAT IS THE GREAT BARRIER REEF?
According to a 2018 article in National Geographic, mass coral bleaching is a global problem triggered by climate change. It occurs when overheated ocean water wipes out a reef’s colorful algae. The coral starves to death. “The effect is akin to a forest after a devastating fire. Much of the marine ecosystem along the reef’s north coast has become barren and skeletal with little hope of recovery.” You need an online subscription to read Half of the Great Barrier Reef is Dead on National Geographic or read an excerpt here.
The Great Barrier Reef (Australia) is one of five coral reefs inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The others are: the Ningaloo Coast (also Australia), the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize), the Lagoons of New Caledonia (France) and the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Palau). UNESCO launched a 4-year $9 million initiative in 2018 to strengthen coral reef adaptation to climate change. Learn more.
John bet $1,499 and finished with $2,999.
Maria bet $801. Preserving her second place position, she finished with $3,001.
Amy bet $25,000 and won the game with $63,000. Her 40-day total is $1,382,800.
2 triple stumpers from the last round:
“C” LIFE ($1200) Fought for his people in Arizona; brought down by a (General George) Crook; died 1874 on a reservation
FRENCH ART & ARTISTS ($2000) Granddaughter of the Rococo artist Fragonard, she aligned with the Impressionists & her “Dressmaking Lesson” is seen here
2 years ago: TWO of the players got this FJ in “Classic Movies”
This 1939 film was loosely based on Senator Burton Wheeler, victim of a sham investigation for looking into the Justice Dept. show
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Jeopardy FAIL. Geronimo was brought down by General Nelson A. Miles, after General Crook failed to do so.
Robert, I’m not sure what you failed to process here but no one said anything about Geronimo and he could not have been the answer in any event. The category was “C” LIFE, the year of death given was 1874 and Geronimo died in the 20th century.
Congrats to all the players on getting the final but still I don’t remember the movie lonesome dove but the book is written by Larry Mcmurtry. 40 wins is a record and Amy has recouped her loss from yesterday. I hope she hits a 70k record hopefully. Keep it going amy
“Lonesome Dove” wasn’t a feature movie. It was a 1989 6-hour TV miniseries starring Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones.