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BONUS CATEGORY
100

Simplify: 3(2x+4)−5x

A) 6x+4
B) x+12
C) 6x+12
D) 3x−4

B) x+12

100

Who is considered to be the father of the Coast Guard?

Alexander Hamilton

100

Define the word: Benign

Gentle and kind; not harmful

100

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?
A) Nucleus
B) Ribosome
C) Mitochondria
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum

C) Mitochondria

100

On what date did the U. S. Coast Guard transfer from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Homeland Security?  

March 1, 2003

200

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 units and a height of 6 units?
A) 30 square units
B) 60 square units
C) 16 square units
D) 20 square units

A) 30 square units

200

Who wrote our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner?”

Francis Scott Key

200

Define the word: Scrutinize

To examine carefully (usually for flaws/mistakes)

200

Atom with an unbalanced electrical charge due to a loss or gain of electrons is called what?

Ion

200

What does spindrift mean?

“A fine mist blown across a wind-swept Sea.”

300

Solve for x: (4/x)=2
A) x=1
B) x=3
C) x=2
D) x=4

C) x=2

300

Code 3 (III) of the CGJROTC Cadet Code of Conduct

III: A cadet exercises self-discipline at all times.

300

Define the word: Egregious 

Outstandingly bad or shocking

300

If a substance has a pH of 7 that means...?

It is neutral

300

Sing Semper Paratus LOUD!

Add 300 or no points. Both platoons may participate in singing and will receive bonus points if they sing loudly.

400

If f(x) = x2-2x and g(x) = x-3 what is f(g(4))?
A) 0
B) 2
C) 4
D) −2

D) −2

400

The mission of CGJROTC is ___________. To accomplish the mission, CGJROTC develops cadets on the ______. 


Hint: The second blank is an acronym.

1.) Developing service-minded citizens of character

2.) COAST

400

Define the word: Tenacious 

Persistent and determined

400

Passage:
A researcher is studying the effect of different concentrations of salt on the growth of bacteria. The researcher adds varying amounts of salt to nutrient agar plates and inoculates each with the same bacteria.

Question:
What is the likely hypothesis the researcher is testing?
A) Salt prevents bacteria from growing.
B) Bacteria grow best in high-salt environments.
C) Salt accelerates bacterial reproduction.
D) The amount of salt will not affect bacterial growth.

A) Salt prevents bacteria from growing.

400

When was the modern day U. S. Coast Guard established?  

1915

500

Solve for x: x2-4x-12 = 0

A) x= −6,2
B) x= 6,−2
C) x= −4,3
D) x= 4,−3

B) x= 6,−2

500

Under what department was the U. S. Coast Guard originally formed?  

The U. S. Treasury Department

500

Define the word: Meticulous 

Showing great attention to detail

500

Passage:
An experiment is conducted to observe the effect of the concentration of a salt solution on the freezing point of water. The solution is tested at concentrations of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%.

Question:
What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
A) The concentration of the salt solution.
B) The temperature at which the solution freezes.
C) The time taken for the solution to freeze.
D) The amount of salt used.

B) The temperature at which the solution freezes.

500

What are the three types of American Flag?  

Storm, Post, Garrison

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