Geography
A child hasn't eaten in a while. He says to his father, "Dad. I'm ______." His father replies, "Hello ______, I'm dad."
(Fill in the blanks)
Hungary (joke implies Hungary sounds like Hungry)
Mitochondria is the __________ of the cell
(Fill in the blank)
powerhouse
True or False. Thursday means Thor's day
True
What's 9 + 10?
19
or
21
Why did the crayon cry? It was feeling a little ____
(Fill in the blank)
blue
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City (Population & geographical size) [109 acres]
True or false. Your heart has a hole which you need to live
Arteries and vessels and such
Her face is described as corpse-like, which, if you looked at it, would turn you into stone. She has snakes for hair, and was a victim to Poseidon. Who is she?
Medusa
An orchestra of 120 players takes 40 minutes to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony. How long would it take for 60 players to play the symphony?
Let P be the # of players and T the time playing
40 minutes. The amount of players does not affect the duration of the song
What are the 3 primary colors?
(3 answers)
Red, yellow, blue (HSV/HCV Pigment Scale)
Red, Green, Blue (Light)
Cyan, yellow, magenta (Subtractive)
True or false. India is on its own tectonic plate
OR
What is a chain of islands called?
True
or
Archipelago
Provide at least 3 features of physical sexual dimorphism found in humans. Ignore reproductive organs
OR
Provide at least 3 differences found between Crocodiles & Alligators. Ignore prey choice
Details vary. Examples:
Men have broader shoulders than hips, reversed for women. Legs make up ~60% of bodyheight for women, ~50% men. Men have flatter clavicles while women are more V shaped. Men have larger knucles & "adam's apple." The oblique muscles are differently shaped in adult humans. Men have 200% thicker skin. Women need more bodyfat % to be healthier. Men have more bodyhair. Men have larger brains, women have denser brains
or
Crocodiles have stronger bite forces, are heavier, can live in saltwater, can swim 30 miles non-stop, fight sharks in said saltwater, usually are more green/brown colored, are more territorial, and have V shaped snouts. Alligators are black/grey, have U shaped snouts, and have legs positioned under the body for walking more like mammals
Ogun is a character in the anime Fire Force. He references what Yoruba god?
OR
The only deity the Monkey King could not beat
Shango - Yoruba god of fire/steel
or
Buddha
How many zeros are in a google
OR
A fair coin is flipped twice. What is the probability that it lands on head at least once?
100
or
3/4 or 75%
^1/2 x 1/2 = 1 - 1/4
When was the camera invented? (+100 points)
OR
Is black a color? (Also answer...) Is dancing an art or a sport?
1826
or
In art, black is the combination of every hue at its lowest value. In science, black is the result of a lack of light
It can be both. Art is an expression. Sports require skill
The international date line is located between where?
OR
What is the distance between Russia and the USA?
Diomede Islands
or
55 miles
What was the original role of the appendix before it became "useless?"
It housed digestive bacteria. Similar organs are found in plant-eating animals. The theory is that as humans transitioned to an omnivorous diet, we lost the need for super-strong bacteria to break down the tough fibers in vegetation.
Describe at least 5 impacts of Greek/Roman Mythology on modern culture
OR
3 impacts of Norse Mythology (May not use Mythology 50 as an answer)
Answers vary. Examples:
Disney movies, Atlas (book), planet names, God of War video-game series, Marvel comics, Detective Comics
Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, God of War video-game series, Marvel comics, Detective Comics (most of the days of the week)
You may not use the calculator app on your phone. You may use pencil/pen & paper. The conversion rate is 1 kg to 2.2 lbs. 1 ton to 2,000 lbs. The final unit is in pounds
There is a giant scale and 3 creatures that currently don't exist. A mammoth steps on the scale, it weighs 12 tons. A dragon steps on the scale, it weighs 1,500 kg. A human who plays video games and knows how to heal his allies steps on the scale, he weighs 155 lbs. How much do the 3 animals weigh in total?
27,455 lbs (assuming the conversion rate is exactly 1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
Colors are capable of invoking emotional responses. Provide 3 colors and give both the positive and negative implications of those 3 colors
Answers vary
Discuss the value(s) of GIS (Geographic Informational System)
Arguments vary...
Data to locate items
Data for GPS
The chromosome that indicates gender is XX = female, XY = male. For ants/bees/wasps/hornets, the chromosome that indicates gender is XX = female. What is male indicated by?
X
Unfertilized eggs become drones. Fertilized become female. Being fed a proper diet, female will become a princess/queen
Answer #1 first, pick another
1) Who is the youngest son of Zeus? Any of his spelt/pronounced names are acceptable.
2) What is he the god of
3) What are his powers?
4) What is his significance?
1) Caerus/Kairos (Greek) Occasio/Tempus (Roman)
2) Greek god of opportunity/luck
3) He rolls on a ball. He is also the second fastest Greek god
4) He is Zeus's youngest son. But he decided to marry Fortuna (goddess of fortune) and did not overthrow Zeus
Make a case for 1 = .999
(You may use whiteboard)
A) 1/3 = .333
^multiply 3 each side
^1 = .999
B) Agree .999 & 1 are real #'s. Different #'s will have space between them. If they are diff. #'s, there has to be space between them. The # in between is "x." What could x be? No # could fit in this space. There is no space. 1 = .999
C) Another answer host is happy with
Discuss the significance of silent movies
Answers vary...
Visual storytelling
Expressive body/face language