Jeopardy

Math

100

What is 15 multiplied by 3

45

200

Solve for x: x+7=12

x=5

300

A rectangular garden is 8 meters long and 5 meters wide. What is the area of the garden?

40

400

If a train travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour, how long will it take to travel 240 miles?

4hours.

500

A right triangle has legs of length x and x+7 centimeters. If the hypotenuse of the triangle is 13 centimeters, find the length of each leg.

169.

Science

100

If you have a solid block of wood and a solid block of iron that are the same size, which one will have more mass? Why?

The block of iron will have more mass. This is because iron is denser than wood. Density is the amount of mass in a given volume, so even though they take up the same amount of space, the iron packs more "stuff" into that space.

200

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (food)

Photosynthesis 

300

A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 20 meters per second. If it then accelerates at a rate of 2 meters per second squared for 5 seconds, what will its final velocity be?

30 meters

400

A ball with a mass of 0.5 kg is rolling across a level surface at a constant velocity of 4 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the ball? If the ball then rolls up a ramp and comes to a complete stop at a height of 0.6 meters, assuming no energy is lost to friction, what was its initial kinetic energy? (Use g=9.8m/s2 for the acceleration due to gravity).

2.94 Joules

500

A chemist has a solution with a pH of 3. How many times more acidic is this solution compared to a neutral solution? What would be the pH of a solution that is 100 times less acidic than the original solution?

pH of 5.

Geography

100

What is the name of the Earth's seven large landmasses?

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

200

What is the imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

The Equator

300

What type of map projection is commonly used for world maps and is known for distorting areas at higher latitudes?

The Mercator projection.

400

Explain the difference between weathering and erosion as geological processes that shape the Earth's surface.

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  •  Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces (sediment) in situ, meaning in the same place. This can be physical (mechanical), chemical, or biological. Erosion, on the other hand, is the movement of these weathered materials by natural forces such as wind, water, ice, and gravity. Weathering creates the material, and erosion transports it.

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500

Describe the concept of plate tectonics and explain how it contributes to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer shell (lithosphere) is divided into several large and small plates that are constantly moving relative to each other. These plates float on the semi-molten asthenosphere beneath.

History

100

In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

1492

200

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

300

What were the main causes of World War I?

The main long-term causes are often summarized by the acronym MAIN:

• Militarism: An arms race and build-up of military power among European nations.
• Alliances: A complex system of treaties that obligated nations to defend each other.
• Imperialism: Competition for colonies and resources led to tensions.
• Nationalism: Intense patriotism and the desire for self-determination among various ethnic groups. The immediate trigger was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in June 1914.

400

What were the key contributing factors to the outbreak of the American Civil War (1861-1865)?

The American Civil War was a complex event with multiple interconnected causes, but some of the key contributing factors include:

500

Describe the main goals and outcomes of the Meiji Restoration in Japan.

The Meiji Restoration, which began in 1868, was a period of radical political, social, and economic transformation in Japan that marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule under Emperor Meiji.

Arts

100

: What are the three primary colors in art?

red,yellow,blue

200

Name a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Mona Lisa ( or The Last Supper)

300

 What is the difference between a fresco and a tempera painting technique?

A fresco is a painting technique in which pigments are mixed with water and applied to wet plaster. As the plaster dries, the pigments bind with it, making the painting an integral part of the wall. Tempera painting, on the other hand, uses pigments bound with a water-soluble binder, often egg yolk. It is typically applied to a dry surface and dries quickly, resulting in a matte finish with less blending.

400

: Describe the basic elements of musical form, such as verse-chorus form (ABAB) and sonata form (exposition, development, recapitulation).

• Verse-Chorus Form (ABAB): This is a common song structure where verses tell the story or present different ideas, while the chorus is a repeated section with the main message or hook. The 'A' represents the verse, and the 'B' represents the chorus. This pattern can repeat multiple times (e.g., ABABCB).

• Sonata Form: This is a more complex structure often found in the first movement of classical symphonies, sonatas, and string quartets. It typically has three main sections:
  • Exposition: The main melodic themes are introduced. Often, there are two contrasting themes in different keys.
  • Development: The themes from the exposition are explored, varied, and often fragmented. This section can be harmonically unstable and dramatic.
  • Recapitulation: The themes from the exposition return, usually in the tonic key, providing a sense of resolution. Sometimes, a coda (a concluding section) follows the recapitulation.

500

Analyze the impact of the invention of photography on the trajectory of painting in the 19th century.

The invention of photography in the 19th century had a profound and multifaceted impact on painting. Initially, photography was seen as a threat to painting's traditional role of accurately depicting the visual world. This led some painters to explore new directions that photography could not easily replicate.