Water
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Since Pluto does not count, how many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
What country, the largest in the world, is so large that it is in both Europe and Asia? (100pts extra for naming the other country that is both European/Asian)
Russia (Turkey)
YAM YDA
May Day
May 5, 1862: Mexican troops defeat French forces at the Battle of Puebla, now commemorated by what holiday?
Cinco de Mayo
True or false? Water is the only substance that naturally exists in three states of matter.
True
What galaxy are we located in?
Milky Way
What is the name for the political union between (as of 5/1/24) 27 European countries?
European Union
LOWFERS
Flowers
May 27, 1937: what famous bridge in San Francisco opened on this date?
Golden Gate Bridge
The Mariana Trench is the deepest point on Earth's surface, and is located in what ocean?
Pacific Ocean (35,876ft below sea level)
What belt can be found in space between Mars and Jupiter?
Asteroid belt
For 100pts each, match these capitals to their countries: Rome, Paris, Berlin.
Italy, France, Germany
MRLEADE
emerald
May 21, 1881: this relief organization, named for its symbol, was founded by Clara Barton.
Red Cross
What waterfall found in South America (Venezuela) is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls (3,212ft)
For 100pts each, name the four planets in our solar system with rings.
Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
What European country is most famous for its neutrality in war, and speaks four official languages?
Switzerland
MINEGI
Gemini
May 6, 1937: this German zeppelin (airship/blimp) went up in flames as it was close to landing in New Jersey.
Hindenburg
There are five Great Lakes in the USA. For 100pts each, name all five.
Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario
What is the central point of a black hole called?
Singularity
Recognizing Kosovo, how many countries are there in Europe?
Fifty-one
YMALFOWRE
Mayflower
May 29, 1453: what famous city, now known as Istanbul, fell to the Ottoman Empire on this date?
Constantinople