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Word Up
100

What is the southernmost state in the United States?

Hawaii

100

This person writes review articles for publications. They can receive early versions of movies, books, and music to develop opinions about their quality and theme. They usually work for magazines, newspapers, or online publications, where they develop a readership that trusts their opinion.

Critic

100

Protons and neutrons are found in which part of an atom?

Nucleus

100

A porpoise falls under which classification? A fish, amphibian, or mammal.

Mammal

100

Which word is NOT both a noun and a verb?

Date
Pencil
Ruler
Shower

Ruler

200

What mountain range is located in South America?

Sierra Nevada

Alps

Himalayas

Andes

Andes

200

This person is responsible for helping guests by making reservations at restaurants, arranging travel and grooming services, and providing information about local shopping and dining destinations.

Concierge

200

This tool is used to measure air pressure.

Barometer

200

What is the largest classification in Carl Linnaeus's "Linnean taxonomy?"

Kingdom

200

The moment you say its name, this disappears.

Silence/Quiet

300

The Gobi Desert is located in which continent?

Asia

300

This person works in parks and forests to preserve natural habitats and monitor the growth of plant and animal life. Their main goal is to protect the area's natural resources from outside interference by keeping records of changes and monitoring the human behavior of park-goers and scientists in the area and rejuvenate biodiversity.

Conservationist

300

Roughly what percentage of air is oxygen?

20%

300

Which philosopher was interested in the study and classification of animals?

Aristotle

300

This belongs to you, but is often used by other people. Especially those who know you.

Name

400

What imaginary line divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres?

The prime meridian
400

This person is responsible for overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of plants and crops by preparing seedbeds, tilling the soil, transferring plants to containers, and moving those containers around as needed.

Horticulturist

400

What is the main difference between veins and arteries and how they relate to blood flow?

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Veins carry blood back to the heart.

400

What is the smallest classification in Carl Linnaeus's "Linnean taxonomy?"

Species

400

This word is defined as a person who loves words

Logophile

500

What geographical feature refers to where a river flows into another body of water?

Mouth

500

This person works in wine stores, wineries, and restaurants. They are experts in different types of wine and its production and flavor. They can also make recommendations to customers about pairing wine and specific foods for the best flavor.

Sommelier

500

This device is used by meteorologists to collect and measure the amount of rainfall within a given time.

Rain gauge

500

This occupation within Zoology focuses on the study of birds.

Ornithology

500

What word retains the same pronunciation even after you take away four of its five letters? We deal with this often. 

Queue