Fermi Questions
(I'm bad at writing these questions)
(I'm bad at writing these questions)
How many bananas does Trader Joe's have on Display?
2 or 3
What are the 3 groups of Microbes?
Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses
What is Refraction?
When Electromagnetic waves are deflected when passing obliquely from one medium to another
What are the 3 different kinds of SciOly events?
Lab, Build, and Knowledge events
What is Mr Sahagun's major?
Physics
7-9
If a ray of laser ray hits a mirror making an acute angle of 30*, what is the angle of incidence?
50*
How many people can compete on one science olympiad team?
15 people
Biology
How much would an Imperial Star Destroyer cost? (USD)
9-11
What is pasteurization?
The process in which foods are mildly heated to (generally < 100 °C) to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life
400-700 nanometers
How many events are in SciOly?
23 events
What is Mrs Finander's major?
Biophysics
How many pizzas are eaten at Woodside in 1 semester?
3-5
Are Viruses considered alive? (1 reason why)
No, because they don't have a metabolism, can't reproduce without a host cell, aren't made of cells, and they don't maintain homeostasis.
Rayleigh Scattering
What is the Carlmont High School Science Olympiad called?
The Genesis Initiative
What is Mr Lavasagni's major?
Economics
How many acres of the forest grove will be invaded by the invasive species after 4 hours if it doubles every 2.5 minutes and starts at 1/4 acres
27-29
Who is the father of Microbiology?
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
What does the law of rectilinear propagation of light mean?
That light likes to travel in a straight line when going through a homogeneous medium
8 1st place medals 🥇
What is Mr Lee's major
Molecular and Cell Biology