Tennessee
Which state has more civil war battlefields - Virginia or Tennessee?
Virginia, Tennessee is second
Do all states have an "official" or "unofficial" nickname? True or False
True
What is the study of meteorology?
A science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting.
What is Geology?
Geology is the study of the Earth, including its composition, structure, processes, and history, essentially examining how the planet formed and has changed over time.
I wanted to spell with my spoonful of alphabet soup. Whats the longest word I could create using the letters in the spoon as many times as I want?
INCONVENIENCED
How many continents are there?
Seven
bus
buses
Greenville TN has a monument dedicated to civil war solders, but what is special about it?
The only monument in the country dedicated to both Union and Confederate soldiers.
Nickname for Texas?
The Lone Star State
What is a person who studies meteorology called?
A meteorologist is a physical scientist who observes, studies, or forecasts the weather.
Is it legal to collect rocks in Wisconsin?
Kind of....A collector may not remove more than 5 pounds of rock, mineral or fossil material per day from any property, with a maximum total of 50 pounds per year.
Last month was not May or July. Next month is not January, March, or November. Neither last month nor next month is April, August, or December. What month must it be?
April The "last month" clue rules out June & August. The "next month" clue rules out December, February, & October. The "neither last month nore next month" clue rules out every other month except April.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
river
rivers
A radio program in Nashville has been running since 1925. What is it?
Grand Ole Opry longest running live radio program in the world. The Grand Ole Opry has been broadcasting every weekend since 1925.
Nickname for Hawaii?
The Aloha State
What does WMO stand for?
World Meteorological Organization
Can I take rocks from a beach in Wisconsin?
No one may collect rocks, minerals or fossil materials on state natural areas, state wild rivers, state parks, state trails, Havenwoods state forest preserve, state recreation areas or Point Beach or Kettle Moraine state forests.
What four-word phrase can you get if you keep everything below, but remove two letters in order?
T I W O A M L A W E T I N T E N R E S R
I AM A WINNER
In which country did the first Olympic Games take place?
Greece
cities
city
What city is known as Music City in Tennessee?
Nashville
Nickname for Florida?
The Sunshine State
What is worse, a tornado watch or warning?
A tornado warning is more severe than a tornado watch. When a tornado warning is in effect, a tornado has been reported, while a tornado watch simply means the right weather conditions exist for tornadoes to form.
Sink Holes in Wisconsin, are they more "common" in the east or west parts of the state?
The formation of sinkholes is common in western Wisconsin because of the presence of readily dissolvable limestone bedrock that is near the surface. However they can happen anywhere.
Listen up! What is the only letter of the alphabet logically missing from this list? B C D E G P T Z
V If you listen to the sounds of those letters, they all rhyme with each other. The only missling letter that also rhymes is V.
What is 25% of 100?
25
daisies
daisy
Andrew Johnson, a Tennessee native, held every local, state and federal level elective office - including President of the United States. But what was special politically about him?
He was also the first president to be impeached.
What is the Yellowhammer state? [Hint - in the south]
Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State".
Why is the bathtub safe in a tornado?
The bathtub and commode are anchored directly into the ground, and sometimes are the only thing left in place after the tornado. Getting into the bathtub with a couch cushion over you gives you protection on all sides, as well as an extra anchor to the foundation.
Does geology help us understand climate change? True or False
true Temperature rises can affect agriculture, sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather incidents. We can study past climate change by looking at the evidence in rocks, fossils and changes in the landscape.
What word are you left with if you DEBUG this line of code? VANTIFLEACTOBEETLERTICKY
VICTORY
How many legs does a spider have?
8
tooth
teeth
Lasso fishing: It's illegal to use a lasso to catch fish in Tennessee. True or False
True
What state is nicknamed the Cheese State?
Wisconsin is predominantly a dairy state, producing 40% of the country's cheese, and 20% of its butter
What not to do during a tornado?
Things You Should Never Do During a Tornado
Don't Disregard a Tornado Warning.
Don't Look Out or Open Windows.
Don't Take Shelter in a Large Open Space.
Don't Try to Outrun the Tornado.
Don't Park Your Car Under an Overpass or Bridge.
Do rocks help us understand the Earth? True or False
Rocks are the documents of Earth's history, and fossils the remains of the life of the past. Different rock types indicate the conditions that existed when they came to be. For sedimentary rocks, these are the environments that existed on the surface of the Earth in the past.
What are the commonly known four-letter words that can be found inside the five words listed below?
Pumpkin Bicycle Penchant Pageant Nowhere
PUMP, PAGE, HERE
What type of animal is a frog?
Amphibian
people
person
Dueling: It's legal to duel in Tennessee, and anyone who duels or helps with a duel is allowed to hold public office. True or False
False Dueling: illegal to duel in Tennessee, and anyone who duels or helps with a duel is not allowed to hold public office.
Crossroads of America, Hoosier State, Hospitality State
Indiana
Has a skyscraper ever been hit by a tornado?
When a F3 tornado hit the Bank One Tower in Fort Worth in 2000, 80% of the 35-story tower's windows were destroyed. The building was almost demolished, but was instead converted into a residential tower.
Does Geology affect the environment? true or false
true Geomorphological processes, which shape our mountains, rivers and coasts, also maintain the dynamic habitats and ecosystems on which our biodiversity depends. Geological processes are a controlling factor in climate change and its impacts.
What letter pair could squeeze into the same position inside each of these words to make longer words?
Juice Peering Jeer
ST JUICE into JUSTICE, PEERING into PESTERING, and JEER into JESTER.
What type of tree produces acorns?
Oak
knife
knives