Language Arts
The Latin root "mit" is part of words like "transmit" and "emit." What is its English meaning?
(TO) SEND
Greg lists all of the prime numbers between 1 and 100. What is the largest prime number in Greg's list?
97
This instrument traditionally plays the tuning note at the beginning of orchestra concerts. It is a shorter, higher-pitched counterpart of the English horn. What is this double reed woodwind that portrays the duck in Peter and the Wolf?
OBOE
To use this scale, one must find a substance hard enough to scratch a reference mineral. Talc measures 1 and diamond measures 10 on this scale. Name this scale that measures the relative scratch hardness of minerals.
MOHS (HARDNESS SCALE) (Do NOT accept "MOH")
A common feature of this type of map is the use of contour lines to demonstrate the elevation in a given area. What type of map provides an illustration of an area’s physical features such as its mountains and other landforms?
TOPOGRAPHIC (MAP) (ACCEPT: TOPOGRAPHICAL (MAP))
This kind of phrase is part of the sentence, "Despite his diet, he lacked the willpower to resist the chocolate cookies." Give the term for a phrase consisting of "to" and a verb.
INFINITIVE (PHRASE)
Cards A, B, and C all have absolute value problems on them. Let A equal the absolute value of, negative 7 ; let B equal the absolute value of, quantity, 5 minus 13, close quantity; and let C equal the absolute value of, quantity, 11 minus 10, close quantity. If the cards are arranged from greatest to least, then what is the order of the cards?
B, A, (AND) C (IN ORDER)
This opera's characters include Ortrud [OR-trood] and Telramund. Elsa marries the so-called "knight of the swan," who leaves her when she asks his name. What is this Wagner [VAHG-nuhr] opera about Parsifal's son?
LOHENGRIN
These laws were formulated after their developer inherited observation notes made by Tycho Brahe [TEE-koh BRAH-hee] The first of these laws places the Sun at a focus of an elipse. What set of laws explain how planets orbit the Sun?
KEPLER'S LAWS (OF PLANETARY MOTION)
Three-word answer required. One U.S. state capital is known by this nickname because its elevation is precisely 5,280 feet above sea level. Give this nickname for Colorado’s capital, Denver.
MILE HIGH CITY
Which words in the following sentence need to be capitalized? Grandpa grew up on Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio.
GRANDPA, LAKE, ERIE, CLEVELAND, OHIO (any order)
Be specific. Which math property is illustrated by the following? 13 plus, quantity 8 plus 11, close quantity, equals, quantity 13 plus 8, close quantity, plus 11.
ASSOCIATIVE (PROPERTY) OF ADDITION
This modern dancer spent her early adulthood studying at the Denishawn School. Among her numerous creations were the ballets Night Journey, Cave of the Heart, and a collaboration with composer Aaron Copland. Identify the choreographer of Appalachian Spring.
(MARTHA) GRAHAM
This feature rises 13.6 miles high, making it about two and a half times the height of Mount Everest. This feature is the largest planetary volcanoe in the Solar System. Name this largest mountain of Mars, named for the home of the Roman gods.
OLYMPUS MONS (Do NOT accept MOUNT OLYMPUS)
Geographers are working within this theme of geography when studying how the lives of those living on the Korean peninsula are different based on if an individual lives in North or South Korea, countries with extremely different cultural and political norms. Which theme of geography involves the study of the physical and cultural norms of a given location on Earth?
PLACE
This novel's protagonist blames his familial curse on his, quote, "no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing- great-great-grandfather." While incarcerated at Camp Green Lake, Stanley Yelnats breaks that curse, finds Kissin' Kate Barlow's loot, and befriends Zero. What is this Newbery Medal winner written by Louis Sachar [SACK-er]?
HOLES
This number is the quotient when the numerator and denominator are equal in a fraction. This is the first natural number. What number can be multiplied by X to get a product of X?
ONE
This Broadway show features music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. Among its characters are a mandrill, a hornbill, a meerkat, and a warthog. Identify this Disney musical about Nala, Scar, Mufasa, and Simba.
(THE) LION KING
The yearly appearance of this star coincided with the annual flooding of the Nile in ancient times. This bright white star along with a very small white dwarf star form a binary system within the constellation Canis Major. Name this brightest star in the night sky, also called the "Dog Star."
SIRIUS (A)
This economic concept may be demonstrated by paying for a babysitter or for medical treatment. What term, which may be compared to items considered goods, are actions taken by one person that another person pays for?
SERVICE(S)
In this adventure novel, the protagonist visits a flying island called Laputa [luh-POOT-uh]. He meets the Houyhnhnms [WIN-umz]--essentially talking horses--and brutish humans called Yahoos. Name this satirical Jonathan Swift novel.
GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
Solve the equation for Y: 3Y plus 8 equals 4Y minus 10.
(Y = ) 18
This relative of soft-shoe and buck-and-wing dance was a staple of 19th century minstrel shows. It later spread to vaudeville and movies, especially ones co-starring Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. What kind of dance relies on special shoes fitted with metal plates on the toes and heels?
TAP (DANCE)
Jared began taking a new blood pressure medicine. He noticed that his blood pressure went down after he began taking this new medicine. In this example, what is the independent variable?
MEDICINE (ACCEPT EQUIVALENT ANSWERS)
This form of government exists today in some Middle Eastern countries where power is controlled by powerful members of the clergy. What is this form of government in which government leaders are often the leaders of the country’s dominant religious faith?
THEOCRACY