Crossword
A state of violent disorder or chaotic confusion (6 letters). Pattern: _ _ Y _ _ _
What is MAYHEM?
This weather boundary occurs when a cool, dense mass of air advances and pushes under a warm air mass, often causing rapid weather changes and sudden thunderstorms.
What is a COLD FRONT?
When was the University of Alabama Crimson Tide's inaugural season playing football in the SEC?
A) 1930s
B) 1960s
C) 1990s
D) 2010s
What is A) 1930s? (Charter member, 1933)
The fundamental economic problem that arises because human wants are unlimited while resources are limited.
What is SCARCITY?
Capital: San José. This country dissolved its national military in 1948 and contains nearly 5% of the world's total biodiversity.
What is COSTA RICA?
An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally (9 letters).
Pattern: _ _ _ E _ _ _ _ _
What is HYPERBOLE?
High in the upper atmosphere, this narrow band of fast-flowing air moves from west to east and heavily influences storm paths and commercial airline flight times.
What is the JET STREAM?
When was the University of Arkansas Razorbacks' inaugural season playing football in the SEC?
A) 1950s
B) 1970s
C) 1990s
D) 2010s
What is C) 1990s? (Joined in 1992)
The value of the next best option that you give up whenever you make a decision or choice.
What is OPPORTUNITY COST?
Capital: Belmopan. This nation is the only country in Central America where English is the official language, and it is home to the famous Great Blue Hole marine sinkhole.
What is BELIZE?
Existing or occurring at the same time; happening simultaneously (10 letters).
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What is CONCURRENT?
This meteorological term describes the exact temperature to which air must cool down in order to become 100% saturated with water vapor, forming fog or condensation.
What is the DEW POINT?
When was Texas A&M University's inaugural season playing football in the SEC?
A) 1970s
B) 1990s
C) 2010s
D) 2020s
What is C) 2010s? (Joined in 2012)
The general rise in prices across an economy over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money.
What is INFLATION?
Capital: Managua. This country features the largest body of fresh water in Central America, famous for harboring freshwater-adapted bull sharks.
What is NICARAGUA?
To officially absolve someone from blame, fault, or a criminal charge (9 letters).
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What is EXONERATE?
Caused by the rotation of the Earth, this invisible force causes moving air currents and storms to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the CORIOLIS EFFECT?
When was the University of Texas Longhorns' inaugural season playing football in the SEC?
A) 1990s
B) 2000s
C) 2010s
D) 2020s
What is D) 2020s? (Joined in 2024)
This fundamental rule of economics states that, all else being equal, as the price of an item increases, the quantity that consumers want to buy decreases.
What is the LAW OF DEMAND?
Considered the historic heartland of the ancient Maya civilization, this nation features the iconic ruins of Tikal, Lake Atitlán, and major deposits of fine jade. (Capital excluded due to matching name)
What is GUATEMALA?
Having a harmful, damaging, or subtle toxic effect over time (10 letters).
Pattern: _ _ _ N _ _ _ _ _ _
What is PERNICIOUS?
Unlike standard thunderstorms, this dangerous and long-lived storm type features a continuously rotating updraft called a mesocyclone, making it the most common producer of severe tornadoes.
What is a SUPERCELL?
When was the University of South Carolina Gamecocks' inaugural season playing football in the SEC?
A) 1930s
B) 1960s
C) 1990s
D) 2010s
What is C) 1990s? (Joined in 1992)
The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
What is GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (or GDP)?
Famous for its 48-mile artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, this country uses the US Dollar alongside its national Balboa. (Capital excluded due to matching name)
What is PANAMA?