Earth
Starting from the outermost layer and working in, name the four main layers of the Earth in order (not including the atmosphere).
What are crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core?
If you stand with your back to the wind in the Northern Hemisphere, low pressure is usually to your…
What is left?
A feature of the GOES-R satellite series, this satellite product assists with detection of location and intensity of fires.
What is Fire Temperature RGB?
Which of the following was not a genre used by EWF in their music? R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Disco, Pop, Latin, and Afro Pop.
What is Hip Hop?
FOR EVERY GROUP:
Each group needs to elect ONE person that would be up for a spicy challenge.
HOT TAMALES CHALLENGE!!!
If you can finish an atomic fireball candy, then your team will get points for this challenge.
Rules:
1. It's not a race. Don't try to swallow it.
2. Know your capabilities.
3. This is not mandatory! You do not have to participate if you don't want to.
Florida is the sinkhole capital of the U.S. because its bedrock is made of this specific rock.
What is limestone?
This wind phenomenon caused the crashes of large commercial airliners in the 1970s-1980s, but thanks to science and technology it hasn't happened in the U.S. in over 30 years.
What is a microburst?
Given the right conditions, a fire can double in size in approximately this many seconds.
What are 30 seconds?
Which of the following was Earth, Wind & Fire's original name? Chicago Fusion, The Shining Stars, Salty Peppers, or Earth, Wind & Fire.
What are the Salty Peppers?
FOR EVERY GROUP:
Each group needs to elect ONE person who is very balanced.
TREE POSE CHALLENGE!!!
Each selected person needs to hold a one-legged pose (called tree pose in yoga) for as long as they can. The last person standing wins the points for their team.
RULES:
1. Don't hurt yourself, it's not that deep.
2. No grabbing onto other people or objects to help you keep your balance.
3. There is no pressure to complete this challenge if you don't want to!
4. If you put your foot down (or fall), then you're out.
The UGA Geography Geology building was built in the 1960’s, and its foundation is fittingly made of this type of native Georgian rock.
What is Georgian marble?
Found on the east side of the Rocky Mountains, these winds are caused by the rapid sinking of warm, dry air down a mountainside and can have wind speeds over 40 mph.
What are Chinook winds?
This book by Ray Bradbury was named after what was believed to be the temperature at which books burn.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
Along with Eric Clapton, Nat "King" Cole, and Billie Holiday, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock & Role Hall of Fame during this year at the turn of the century.
What is 2000?
FOR BOTH THIS GROUP AND ONE GROUP CHOSEN AT RANDOM:
Elect ONE member from your group that wants to put their speed to the test.
SPEED WALKING RACE!!!
The two players selected will compete in a speed walking (not running) race, consisting of one lap around the 2nd floor of GGY.
RULES:
1. No pushing or shoving. You will automatically lose, and I will deduct 300 points from your team's total.
2. Don't hurt yourself, it's not that serious.
3. No running (you will automatically lose).
4. First person to high five me at the finish line wins.
Despite being landlocked, this South American country holds the world’s largest salt flat, known as Salar de Uyuni.
What is Bolivia?
This weather instrument is also a slang term that describes a politician that frequently changes their opinion.
What is a weather vane?
Used in fire prevention and training, the “Fire Triangle” depicts these three elements needed for a fire to start.
What are heat, fuel, and oxygen?
Name three songs (other than September) by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Kelly will check your answer (using Spotify if needed)
FOR THE WHOLE GROUP: Please meet me in room 200C for further instructions.
FOR EVERYONE ELSE: Wait here for further instructions.
INTERPRETIVE DANCE CHALLENGE!!!
The group who selected this challenge has been tasked with creating and performing an interpretive dance/movement in front of the other groups, highlighting each of the three elements (earth, wind, and fire).
RULES:
1. Each member in the selected group must participate in order for the group to receive the points. If not, then the other groups will have an opportunity to steal.
2. DON'T BE A JERK! We're all friends here. If I catch you being a jerk to those performing, not only will I deduct 400 points from your team's total, but you will also be removed from the rest of the game.
Formed about 1 billion years ago, this supercontinent preceded Pangea and lasted until about 750 million years ago when Earth began “swallowing” its own oceans in a process known as introversion.
What is Rodinia?
The fastest wind speed ever recorded at the Earth's surface in the U.S. by an anemometer was 231 mph, and it was measured at this location.
What is Mt. Washington, NH?
The song “Pompeii” by Bastille is about the eruption of this famous Roman volcano in 79 CE.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
This man founded Earth, Wind & Fire in 1969, and eventually died of Parkinson's disease.
Who is Maurice White?
FOR THE SELECTED GROUP:
Please elect at least ONE person (can be more) who you feel is very brave.
KARAOKE NIGHT!!!
Those selected must sing karaoke to any Earth, Wind & Fire song of their choosing.
RULES:
1. The song cannot be September.
2. You only need to sing from the beginning of the song through the end of the first chorus (we don't have all night).
3. You have up to two minutes to select which song you would like to do.
4. Do not feel pressured to complete this challenge!
5. DON'T BE A JERK!! If I catch you being a jerk to those performing, not only will I remove 500 points from your team's total, but you will also be removed from the rest of the game.
6. For the other teams not involved: If everyone in your team stands up and dances during the performance, I will award your team a bonus 250 points.