Second Chance Category
Math
US States
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Europe
Miscellaneous
100
Which animal type sleeps the most?
a. sloth
b. python
c. koala
d. cat
c. koala (sleeps up to 22 hours/day due to its toxic diet of eucalyptus leaves)
100
132 /12 =
11
100
Name this state:
1. Its capital is Richmond.
2. Eight US presidents were born here.
3. Due to its proximity to the nation's capital, there are many government workers who live here.
Virginia
100
Which of these birds cannot fly?
a. parrot
b. owl
c. penguin
d. vulture
c. penguin
100
Pictured here is the most visited sight in Europe, located in Paris, France. It is _______.
Cathedral of Notre Dame
100
Give an example of a pair of homophones, using each one in a sentence showing its meaning.
Answers vary.
200
Which animals develop "best friends"?
a. cows
b. orangutans
c. bears
d. tigers
a. cows
200
3 + 12 x 3 =
39
200
Name this state:
1. It borders the Pacific Ocean.
2. It is prone to earthquakes.
3. It is known for the entertainment industry and its celebrities.
California
200
The animal that changes color to camouflage itself is
a. squid
b. chameleon
c. poison dart frog
d. armadillo
b.. chameleon
200
Pictured here, this country in Northern Europe doesn't have mosquitoes. Its capital is Reykjavik.
Iceland
200
What do we call words like and, or, but?
conjunctions
300
2 + 23 x 2 =
18
300
13 + 5 - 42 =
2
300
Name this state:
1. It was the first to ratify the constitution.
2. It is the second smallest state in the country.
3. Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington, and Dover are located here.
Delaware
300
Which animal type is NOT cold-blooded?
a. birds
b. fish
c. amphibians
d. reptiles
d
a. birds are warm-blooded
300
This country, whose capital is Brussels, is renowned for its delicious chocolates. Its fries and beer are well liked as well.
Belgium
300
The Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution gave women the right to vote in
a. 1868
b. 1870
c. 1920
d. 1954
c. 1920
400
Translate into Spanish:
a turtle
una tortuga
400
Which is larger?
3/8 or 7/24
3/8
400
Name this state:
1. It leads the nation in copper production.
2. It became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
3. It is home to the Grand Canyon National Park.
Arizona
400
About how many bones are in the human body?
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400
b. 200 (206, to be exact)
400
It's a very large church in the world's smallest country. Name the church and the country.
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
400
Which city is not matched correctly with the correct country?
a. Berlin - Germany
b. Rio de Janeiro - Argentina
c. Sydney - Australia
d. Istanbul - Turkey
b. Rio de Janeiro is in Brazil
500
What is the name of the current US vice president?
J.D. (James David) Vance
500
What does "PEMDAS" stand for ?
parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction as relates to the order of operations
500
Name this state:
1. It borders the Gulf of Mexico.
2. It suffered significant damage due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
3. Its cities include Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Louisiana
500
What are the four stages of development for a butterfly?
1. egg
2. caterpillar
3. pupa (chrysalis)
4. butterfly
500
Pictured here, this country boasts the longest coastline in Europe, with beautiful fjords, and the natural phenomenon known in Latin as the Aurora Borealis. Name the country and the English name for the Aurora Borealis.
The country is Norway, and the Aurora Borealis is known in English as the Northern Lights.
500
In the following words, what does the prefix "sub" mean?
submarine, submerge, subbasement
sub = under (from Latin)
600
Name the 7 sacraments
baptism, confession, communion, confirmation, matrimony, holy orders, sacrament of the sick
600
Choose the number that is NOT a "prime" number.
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13
4
600
Name this state:
1. Its largest city is Billings.
2. Its nickname is Big Sky Country.
3. Its capital city is Helena.
Montana
600
Which planet in our solar system looks blue because of its methane gas?
Neptune
600
There are many odd laws in Europe! In the mountainous country pictured above, you may not mow your lawn on Sundays! This is so as not to annoy your neighbors or disturb anyone on the day of rest. The country is ______________.
Switzerland
600
The following are all types of what?
nimbus, cirrus, stratus
clouds