The Goshute, a Western people, called this vast body of water Teittse Paa meaning “bad water”
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CLUE: The Goshute, a Western people, called this vast body of water Teittse Paa meaning “bad water”
ANSWER: Great Salt Lake
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Friday, 1 December 2023
The Goshute tribe, indigenous to the western region of the United States, named the Great Salt Lake “Teittse Paa” or “Ti’tsa-pa,” a term that translates to “bad water” in their language. This designation reflects the lake’s high salt content, which renders the water unsuitable for drinking. Situated in Utah’s northern region, the Great Salt Lake holds the distinction of being the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and ranks among the world’s most saline water bodies. This lake, a vestige of the ancient Lake Bonneville, is renowned for its distinct ecological system. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous native bird species and marine life, including brine shrimp. The Goshute, similar to other Native American tribes, possessed a profound connection with and understanding of their natural surroundings, often assigning names to natural features that encapsulate their essence and importance.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Friday, 1 December 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Marcotte Boulder, Colorado Software Engineer Winning Score: $27,400 Round 2 Score: $27,400 Round 1 Score: $7,800 | Bryce Hwang Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ophthalmology Resident Final Score: $10,400 Round 2 Score: $10,400 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Brianne Barker Madison, New Jersey Biology Professor Final Score: $4,399 Round 2 Score: $12,600 Round 1 Score: $2,600 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Friday, 1 December 2023
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.