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25
What does the S in STEAM stand for?
Science
25
What does the T stand for in STEAM?
Technology or Tech
25
What does the E stand for in STEAM?
Engineering
25
What does the A stand for in STEAM?
Art/Arts - because there is lots of STEM in art and art in STEM
25
What does the M in STEAM stand for?
Mathematics.
100
What type of science deals with the studying artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscapes?
Archaeology
100
Technology has brought us several beloved video game characters. Which of the following is not a Nintendo® game character?
a. Mario
b. Donkey Kong
c. Princess Peach
d. Sonic the Hedgehog
d. Sonic the Hedgehog
100
Name a type of Engineering that isn't Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil.
Chemical, Software, Nuclear, Aerospace, Computer, Environmental, Biomedical
100
Name the 3 secondary colours
Orange, Green, Violet
100
What does BEDMAS (or PEMDAS) stand for?
B - Brackets | P - Parenthesis
E - Exponents
D - Division
M - Multiplication
A - Addition
S - Subtraction
250
The ________ method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge through careful observation, rigorous skepticism, hypothesis testing, and experimental validation
Scientific
250
Name as many programming languages as you can. Each one is worth a 75 points. (And yes I will fact check you on them)
Python, JavaScript, Java, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Blockly (Scratch, MakeCode, etc.), Rust, Lua, GDScript, GML (Game Maker Language), and many others..
250
What type of Engineering is: 1 part Biology and 1 Part medical?
Biomedical Engineering
250
Which building is the tallest in the world?
A. Burj KhalifaB. Empire State Building
C. CN Tower
B. Burj Khalifa
250
(15) - (-19) = ?
34
500
Which of the following is true about Outer Space?
A. Earth is the closest planet to the Sun.
B. Space smells like cheese.
C. The Sun is smaller than the Earth.
D. The Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.
E. The Sun is about 150 million Kilometres away from the Earth.
E. That would be equivalent to 192,307 trips to and from Vancouver (starting in Kelowna).
500
Which of the following are examples of computers?
A. Arduino
B. A watch
C. Nintendo Switch
D. Light Switch
E. A smart TVAll except B. HOWEVER, there is an argument to be made that a SMART watch would certainly be a computer, much like a phone.
500
The word to describe a component of a circuit responsible for restricting the flow of electricity.
Bonus: additional 100 points if you know what this component's unit of measurement is or the symbol that represents it!
A Resistor. It is typically measured in Ohms, denoted by the Greek letter Omega.
500
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
What is a denominator?
1000
Name the different types of waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Bonus Points: If you know the wavelengths (100 additional points for each of the wavelengths)
Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light (UV), Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma Rays
1000
How does a Nuclear Power Plant generate power?
Through the nuclear fission process. Atoms of radioactive elements (such as Uranium or Plutonium) are split into smaller atoms when hit by neutrons releasing massive amounts of energy. This energy is used to heat water turning it to steam. The steam then spins a turbine generating electricity!
1000
The word to describe the flow of electricity in a circuit.
Bonus: additional 200 points if you know what the unit of measurement is!
Current. And this is usually measured in Amps or Amperes.
1000
What is the value of x if 5x2 + 3 = 83?
x = 4, but technically +4 or -4.