Blast from the Past
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100
  1. This group of Paleo-Indians existed around 13,000 years before present and existed before the Folsom people but are thought to be related in some way.

 Who were the Clovis people?

100

pi*diameter

What is the formula for circumference of a circle?


100

From the Latin specere meaning “to look,” this word describes an observer sent to discover and gather information.

What is an inspector?

100

These two body systems work together when the lungs add oxygen to the blood and the blood then carries it throughout the body.

What are the respiratory and circulatory systems?

100

This angle is filmed at the same level as the subject's eyes.

What is eye-level shot?

200
  1. This animal was a key part of late Paleo-Indian life, especially the Folsom and Clovis people and is often found with or near their artifacts.

What are bison?

200

Another name for a fraction bar.

What is a vinculum?

200

A scientific guess, often formed after “looking at” evidence, is called this.

What is a speculation?

200

If someone has a blockage in their coronary arteries, this part of the body is affected first.

What is the heart muscle?

200

This shot looks down on the subject, making them appear smaller or weaker

What is a high-angle shot?

300

This weapon was used by the Folsom people to hunt and was an improvement on the spear.

What is an atlatl?

300

(a+b)/2*h

What is the formula for area of a trapezoid?

300

 From Latin roots meaning “to look back,” this word describes a comprehensive review or survey of past events.

What is a retrospective?

300

Smooth muscles in the stomach and intestines help move and break down food in this system partnership.

What are the muscular and digestive systems?

300

This shot looks up at the subject, making them appear powerful or intimidating.

What is a low-angle shot?

400

This technique, used primarily by the Folsom people, involved carving out a groove on the side of a sharpened piece of flint.

What is fluting?

400

In the equation y=43x+4, the 43 represents this!

What is the slope of the line?

400

This word means to look inward or reflect on your own thoughts and feelings.

What is introspection?

400

By producing red blood cells in the bone marrow, these structures help support the circulatory system.

What are bones?

400

This type of shot tilts the camera so the horizon line is slanted, creating unease or tension.

What is a Dutch angle (or canted angle)?

500

In The Boy Who Made Dragonfly, this group of people suffered a great drought after disrespecting the water blessing.

Who are the Zuni or the Ashiwi?

500

In the sequence -4,12,-36, 108,-324..... This is the rule.

What is multiply by -3?

500

This adjective refers to something worth noticing because it stands out or is extraordinary.

What is conspicuous?

500

This organ in the excretory system filters waste from the blood.

What are the kidneys?

500

This angle is directly above the subject, often used to show patterns, layouts, or to make a subject look vulnerable.

What is a bird’s-eye view (or overhead shot)?

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