Physical Science
Chapter 1- The Outsiders
Public Speaking
Language
General Trivia
100

Physical Science is the study of matter and ______.

Energy

100

What are the names of Ponyboy's brothers?

Darry and Sodapop

100

Where is one place the speaker told us to go to see a good speaker?

A rap concert, a church

100

Why do some athletes train at a higher altitude?

The air contains fewer oxygen molecules at higher altitudes, meaning you get less with each breath. Your body responds to this by adding more 'drivers,' attempting to boost oxygen delivery so you can keep up. This expansion of your blood is seen as the primary benefit of high-altitude training.

100

What is the largest organ in the body?

Skin

200

Everything you taste, touch, and even smell is a _______. 

Chemical

200

What are the names of the two groups in the Outsiders?

Greasers and Socs

200

Was the speaker from yesterday using word repetition to create structure and flow? T or F

True

200

What is the group of people we learned about this week?

The Incas

200

What galaxy do we live in?

Milky Way

300

_______ is the study of matter and energy at all scales.

Physics

300

What did the Soc ask Ponyboy if he needed?

A haircut

300

What does a good speaker do with his vocals to hook you?

Good eye contact, good posture, clearly speaking

300

What is an advantage of the "floating village"?

Boats, easier to fish, travel by water
300

How many bones do sharks have?

0

400

Technology is the application of ______ to solve problems.

Science

400

Who is Sodapop's best friend?

Steve Randle

400

What did the speaker suggest that is a flaw in teacher education programs?

Teachers are not teaching students good examples of public speaking

400

What is an advantage of Machu Picchu?

They have the protection in the mountains, no flooding, etc.

400

What animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?

Horse

500

How is the 26400 written in scientific notation?

2.64 x 10^4

500

What does Ponyboy like to do?

Go to the movies

500

Powerful people have low cortisol and high testosterone? T or F

True

500

Did the Incas have a writing system?

No

500

What was the first state in the United States?

Delaware