Assorted Math
Debate Basics
Human Anatomy
Education System
Riddles
100

A rectangle has an area of 24 with a length of 6 and a height of 4. What is the perimeter?

6 + 6 + 4 + 4 = 20 

100

What is the primary goal for a debate? (Hint: one word answer) 

Compromise 

100

How many bones does the average adult human have in their entire body?

206

100

What type of tax exclusively goes to the surrounding public education system?

Property taxes 

100

I get smaller every time I take a bath until one day I disappear altogether. What am I?

A bar of soap

200

Calculate the circumference of a circle with a diameter of 16. Note: the radius is 1/2 of the diameter and the formula for circumference of a circle is 2 x pi x radius.

50.27

200

If you are in support of something, you are on the ___ side.

If you are not in support of something, you are on the ___ side.

Pro

Con

200

What is the largest internal organ in the human body? 

What is the largest organ in or outside of the human body?

Liver 

Skin

200

The public education system in the United States began in the mid 1600s just for children of this religion. The school system was not technically integrated until the ___ v ____ decision of 1954, and even then there were many obstacles to integrating schools.

Puritan/Protestant Christian/Calvinist 

Brown v. Board  

200

What is the center of gravity? Hint: think about the word itself. 

The letter v 

300

Solve the following equation using PEMDAS:

2 x 6 / (8-2) + 2 cubed + 3 x 4 = ?

22

300
Identify 3 things that are important to consider before beginning a verbal debate for 100 points each. Think back to the graphic organizer that we used to plan our debate on Tuesday. 

Your stance, reasoning behind your stance, evidence that supports your stance, what people might say to argue against your stance, what you will say in response to people who disagree with you, etc.

300

Your heart about the size of your...

Blood is cleaned by this organ.

Your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and...

Fist 

Kidneys 

Plasma 

300

You own a $191,125 home in Virginia. Virginia has a 0.84% per year property tax rate. How much will you pay for property taxes each year? How much will you pay each month? 

$1,605.45 per year 

$133.7875 per month 

300

What has keys but no locks and a board but no room?

A keyboard 

400

Solve the following equation for 'x' using the distributive property & combining like terms: 

3(2x+2)-4(x-5)=18

x = -4

400

Name and briefly explain two pieces of information that you should be sure to include in a speech where you were running for student council/government.

Name and briefly explain two pieces of information that you should be sure to include in an opinionated letter to a politician. 

Answers vary 

400

There are seven parts of our respiratory tract. Name four of them for 100 points each. 

Pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, trachea, alveoli, bronchi, and bronchiole. 

400

The public education system in the United States serves approximately ____ million students from pre-k through 12th grade as of 2023.

Approximately ___ percent of funding for local public schools comes from property taxes.

49.5 million

81%

400

I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

A map! 

500

You make $4,000/month at your job before taxes are taken out. Federal taxes are 10%, your state taxes are 5%, and your payroll taxes are 3%. After those deductions, you also have to pay $1,200/month for rent, $310/month for utilities, $250/month for groceries, and $575/month for car insurance/payment. How much do you have leftover at the end of each month for other expenses? 

4000-720 (taxes)=3280

3280-(1200+310+250+575)=945/month leftover

500

Spell the following words that have to do with debate for 100 points each: 

Argumentative 

Resolution

Constructive 

Rebuttal 

Empirical 

500

Your brain is responsible for regulating nearly every function of your body. There are 9 primary sections of your brain. Name 5 of them for 100 points each. 

Cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, spinal cord, mid brain, cerebellum, and brain stem. 

500

What are five things that you would need to plan out before opening your own school? 

School mission, academics, electives, student activities/clubs, food services, student requirements, school calendar, where the school will be located, sketch of the school, employees, etc.

500

Golf, rugby, diving, cycling. What sport comes next? Hint: think about the letters.

Any sport that is 8 letters long! (football, baseball, etc.)

M
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