Language Arts
This poem was first published in the Richmond Examiner and New York Tribune two days after its poet's 1849 death. In it, the speaker rails against the humans and angels who tried to interfere with his love for the title woman. Name this poem that Edgar Allan Poe probably wrote for his deceased wife Virginia.
ANNABEL LEE
A cylinder has a base with a circumference of 10 pi feet. The height of the cylinder is twice the length of the diameter. In square feet, and in terms of pi, what is the surface area of this cylinder?
250 PI (SQUARE FEET)
Among the popular tourist destinations in this U.S. state are the United States’ last Blockbuster video rental store, Haystack Rock, and Carter Lake National Park. This state is home to such cities as Bend, Eugene, and Portland. What state shares most of its northern border with the U.S. state of Washington?
OREGON
One tall tale says this man died laughing at a Boston man who tried to dress like a Southwesterner. He once lassoed a tornado, broke the horse Widow-Maker, and married Slue-Foot Sue. Coyotes raised what tall tale cowboy along a Texas river?
PECOS BILL
Old-growth forests, or virgin forests, are the only areas of the US that have not experienced this act. When this act accompanies habitat destruction, it is the major reason for loss of terrestrial species. What process occurs when large numbers of trees and other vegetation are removed from an area?
DEFORESTATION (Accept similar forms or descriptions of the answer such as LOGGING or CUTTING OF TREES)
Sibilance is a special type of this sound device. Examples include "rocky road," "picture perfect," and"hip hop." Name this device that repeats initial consonant sounds.
ALLITERATION
A spinner is divided into 5 congruent sectors. The sectors are numbered 1 thru 5. What is the probability of spinning and landing on an even number?
2/5 (ACCEPT: 40 PERCENT)
In 610, this man was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira when the angel Jibreel appeared to him. His revelations were remembered and written down to form the Qur'an. Name this prophet and founder of Islam.
MUHAMMAD
The positive type of this art element consists of the area the work's primary object occupies. The negative kind is the area surrounding the primary object. Give the name of this element that, like form, creates a sense of depth.
SPACE
These events may be safely observed using a pinhole camera. October 14, 2023 was the last one of these events that was seen by a large part of the United States. What event takes place when the moon blocks out much of the view of the Sun?
SOLAR ECLIPSE
Spelling required. You can't deny that it's a remarkable coincidence. Spell the word in the preceding sentence that is a synonym of "extraordinary."
R-E-M-A-R-K-A-B-L-E
Allie solved a math problem and got an improper fraction of eleven over three. The directions asked for her answer to be given as a mixed number. What is Allie's answer as a mixed number?
3 and 2/3
Since 1983, this example of Mughal architecture has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Agra, it is a rectangular complex of red sandstone and white marble. Identify this mausoleum of Mumtaz [moom-TAHZ] commissioned by her husband Shah Jahan.
(THE) TAJ MAHAL [TAHZH muh-HALL]
Some people describe this kind of art as, quote, "painting without paint." It is long-lasting and made of components called tesserae [TESS-uh-ree]. Name this artwork consisting of small colored tiles set in plaster.
MOSAIC
When preparing a scientific article for publication, this collection is often placed in tables for easier analysis. This collection may use numbers or may be descriptive. What four-letter word refers to theinformation collected during an experiment?
DATA
When capitalized, this word refers to a weather disaster recorded in Genesis 7. Identify this synonym of "flood."
DELUGE
Give your answer as a mixed number. Austin performs jobs at a constant speed and on average, it takes him 22 and a half minutes to complete a job. If Austin has 5 jobs on a given day, then how long, in minutes, would it take him to complete all of his jobs?
112 and 1/2 (MINUTES)
In October 2023, this country’s Herat Province experienced a series of catastrophic earthquakes leaving thousands of residents dead or injured. Name this country which was invaded by U.S. led troops in 2001.
AFGHANISTAN
This painting with Catalonian cliffs in the background may represent time's fluidity. A barren tree, sleeping face, and ant-covered pocket watch are three of its components. Give the title of this Salvador Dalí masterpiece.
(THE) PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY
This instrument was invented in 1590 when Hans and Zacharias Janssen [YAHN-sehn] bound two lenses with leather. Robert Hooke used one of these instruments of his own design to observe cork tissue and thereby discover cells. What instrument is used to observed small objects?
MICROSCOPE
This YALSA Honor Book recounts the deadly events of June 1, 1921. On that day, a white mob killed hundreds of people during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Identify this Brandy Colbert work.
BLACK BIRDS IN THE SKY
Pam types 270 words in 3 minutes. Assuming a constant rate, how many words can Pam type in 9 minutes?
810 (WORDS)
The earth’s largest example of this type of landform is often referred to as simply Arabia. The U.S. state of Florida is also an example of this type of landform. What do we call such a landform typically defined as land bordered on three of its sides by water?
PENINSULA
This aspect of music is often major or minor. Its so-called "signature" is the group of accidentals that appear after a clef. What is this word for a piece's principal tonality?
KEY
These devices are the most efficient form of household lighting on the market today. Unlike incandescent light bulbs, these devices do not possess a filament that gets hot and glows. What are these small electrical devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them, often referred to as their 3-letter acronym?
LED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE