Science
Acronyms
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Mixed Bag
100

What name is given to a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance?

tsunami

100
What does the acronym ETA stand for?

Estimate Time of Arrival

100

Where was the concept for the game called "Pokemon" first developed?

Japan

100
The branch of medicine that is focused on the relief of pain during a surgery

anesthesiology

100

How many cookies are in a baker's dozen?

13

200

What name is given to rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground?

sleet

200

What does the acronym BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index
200

Which European country opened the first pizzeria in 1830?

Italy

200

The study and application of beauty treatments

cosmetology

200

Name the former President of the United States whose picture is on the dime?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

300

What is the male portion of a plant called?

stamen

300

What does the acronym EST stand for?

Eastern Standard Time

300

What country invented the assembly line?

United States

300

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

archaeology 

300

What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?

chickpeas

400

Some astrophysicists study the brightness of stars. What is the technical term for brightness?

luminosity

400

The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing is represented by what acronym?

NASCAR

400

Which European city developed the first subway system, also called the "Tube"?

London

400

The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions dealing with the heart and blood vessels. 

cardiology

400

Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska are the three states where tornadoes are most common. What is this area called?

Tornado Alley

500

Going between the solid and gaseous phases of matter is called what?

sublimation

500

What does the acronym PS stand for?

Post Script

500

Where was pasta originally from?

China

500

The study of humanity

anthropology

500

What American scientist introduced many uses for peanuts, such as cooking oil, plastics, and peanut butter. 

George Washington Carver

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