Round 3
Middle Grades District 2014
1.
A circle has a circumference of 272 pi units. What is the radius of the circle, in units?
136 (UNITS)
2.
After being convicted of treason, he was imprisoned for 27 years, primarily on Robben Island. He
succeeded F.W. de Klerk as president in 1994 and served as the first black leader of his country.
Identify this world leader, who helped dismantle South African apartheid [uh-PAR-tide], and passed
away in 2013.
(NELSON) MANDELA
3.
Alhazen [all-ha-ZEN], an authority on optics from approximately 1000 AD, invented the first version
of this tool. It was greatly improved over the centuries, by George Eastman, Thomas Edison, and
most recently, Nick Woodman. From pinhole, to film, to instant, to digital, name this imagecapturing tool that can be found on smartphones.
CAMERA
4.
An example of this sentence structure is, "Although I want good grades, I do not like to study."
What kind of sentence includes one or more dependent and one or more independent clauses?
COMPLEX
5.
Hopping, galloping, and skipping are examples of this kind of movement. Which type of movement
consists of body actions that cover space?
LOCOMOTOR (Accept: LOCOMOTION)
6.
A cone has a base with a radius of 8 units. The height of the cone is 12 units. In terms of pi, what
is the volume of the cone, in cubic units?
256 PI (CUBIC UNITS)
7.
As a boy, he emigrated to the United States from Scotland before becoming a self-made business
tycoon. He proclaimed the "Gospel of Wealth" after becoming a railroad and steel tycoon. Identify
this businessman, best known for his philanthropy and his namesake music hall in New York City.
(ANDREW) CARNEGIE
8.
Chang Heng invented the first of these instruments in A.D. 132 using a copper ball to sound a
warning. A nineteenth century design allowed water to spill whenever a tremor shook it. What
machine takes its name from the Greek for "earthquake writer"?
SEISMOGRAPH
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9.
First and last name, please. This character, a fictionalization of the author's son, appears in Now We
Are Six and When We Were Very Young. He roams the Hundred-Acre Wood with Rabbit, Owl, and
Piglet. Name this A. A. Milne creation, the owner of Winnie-the-Pooh.
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
10.
In ancient Greek theater, this word named a group of actors who commented on the play's action.
In modern theater, it refers to a group of back-up singers and dancers. Identify this term, which can
also refer to the refrain in popular songs.
CHORUS
11.
A relation is defined by the ordered pairs (1, 5), (2, 10), (3, 15) and (4, 20). What is the domain of
this relation?
1, 2, 3, 4
12.
Chimpanzees, chickens, bears, and humans are all categorized this way. Mammals that fall into this
category tend to have both sharp, cutting teeth, as well as flat, grinding teeth. What do we call
animals that consume both plants and animals as part of their diet?
OMNIVORE
13.
Following the failed Narvaez [nar-VY-es] expedition, tales of this location's riches spread across
Europe and the New World. Francisco Coronado [koor-uh-NAH-doh] quelled the rumors when his
expedition found only native peoples living in adobe houses. Which legendary location consisted of
seven cities made entirely of gold?
(SEVEN CITIES OF) CIBOLA [SEE-buh-luh]
14.
His characters include Jim O'Connor, Stella Kowalski [kuh-WAL-skee], and Amanda Wingfield. One
of his plays tells of an aging Southern belle, while another showcases a fragile girl's collection of
figurines. Which dramatist wrote A Streetcar Named Desire and The Glass Menagerie [muh-NAZHuh-ree]?
(TENNESSEE) WILLIAMS
15.
In December 2013, she released an internet visual album with no prior promotion. She began her
career as part of the trio Destiny's Child before releasing solo albums like Dangerously in Love and I
Am…Sasha Fierce. Which entertainer created a dance craze with her 2009 music video for “Single
Ladies”?
BEYONCÉ [bee-YON-say] (KNOWLES)
16.
Consider the sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on. What is the next term in the sequence?
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17.
Contrary to general belief, these animals do not live only in cold conditions. They are native to the
Southern Hemisphere, living in Australia, Africa, and South America, as well as Antarctica. What
types of birds include the Gentoo [JEN-too], Galapagos [guh-LAH-puh-gohs], and Emperor?
PENGUINS
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18.
He founded the city of Veracruz [vair-uh-KROOZ] to become captain general and chief justice of his
people. He tried to overthrow an ancient culture by holding its emperor, Montezuma [mahn-tuhZOO-muh] the Second, hostage. Which Spanish conquistador [kon-KEES-tuh-dore] destroyed the
Aztec Empire?
(HERNÁN or HERNANDO) CORTÉS [er-NAHN kawr-TEZ]
19.
It appears in perfect and progressive tenses. In one type of grammatical error, this kind of modifier
is dangling. Give the term for a verb form that is used as an adjective.
PARTICIPLE
20.
It began as a ballet that Martha Graham choreographed before the composer arranged it as an
orchestral suite. It profiles a group of pioneers who erect a new Pennsylvania farmhouse, and ends
with the Shaker tune "Simple Gifts." Name this Aaron Copland work.
APPALACHIAN SPRING
21.
He piloted the Matthew in explorations for England, despite his Venetian heritage. In 1497, he
became the first non-Viking explorer to land at Newfoundland. Which man's voyages are considered
the first modern European contact on the North American mainland?
(JOHN) CABOT
22.
If a pair of shoes is on sale for 60% off, what would be the sale price for a pair of shoes that was
originally being sold for $120?
48 DOLLARS
23.
If these are considered "strong", it means they ionize readily in water. Some are safe to drink, such
as lemon juice and vinegar. Others, like nitric and hydrochloric, are dangerous to touch. Give the
term for liquids whose pH values are less than 7.
ACID(S)
24.
It is a musical setting of one of Friedrich Schiller's [FREED-rick SHILL-erz] poems. The hymn "Joyful,
Joyful We Adore Thee" borrows its basic melody. Give the three-word name of the final movement
in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
ODE TO JOY
25.
Its protagonist is Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High. Every week, he spends
one afternoon with Mrs. Baker, who makes him read Shakespeare while his classmates get religious
instruction. What is this Newbery Honor Book by Gary D. Schmidt?
(THE) WEDNESDAY WARS
26.
Historians use this adjective to describe the period between the American Revolution and the
American Civil War. It most frequently describes the architecture, society, and slavery of the
American South. What is this Latin term, which translates as "before the war?"
ANTEBELLUM
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27.
If the hypotenuse of a triangle is 8 units and one of the legs has a length of 6 units, what's the
length, in units, of the other leg, in simplest radical form?
2 RADICAL 7 (UNITS) (ACCEPT: 2 SQUARE ROOT OF 7 (UNITS))
28.
If you are missing this nutrient in your diet, you might have anemia. You can boost your intake with
spinach, liver, artichokes, and pumpkin seeds. What essential element is also used to produce steel?
IRON
29.
Its lead characters include Fiyero [fee-YAIR-oh], Galinda [guh-LIND-uh], and Elphaba [ELF-uh-buh].
It includes the songs "For Good," "Popular," and the show-stopping "Defying Gravity." Give the title
of this musical based on The Wizard of Oz.
WICKED
30.
Spelling required. My grandfather received an allowance of a nickel a week. Spell the word from the
preceding sentence that means a five-cent piece.
N-I-C-K-E-L
31.
If the range of a data set is 30, and every element in the data set is increased by 10, what would be
the range of the new data set?
30
32.
In chemistry, this property is exhibited in carbon through graphite, charcoal, and diamond. Red,
black, and white forms of phosphorous are also examples. Name this property whereby an element
can exist as two or more forms, in the same state of matter, with different physical properties.
ALLOTROPY
33.
It does not recognize blood feuds, private acts of vengeance, or the abduction of potential spouses.
It is a set of two hundred eighty-two laws inscribed on a stela that is now housed in the Louvre
[LOOV]. What is this legal code associated with a Babylonian ruler?
CODE OF HAMMURABI [hah-moo-RAH-bee] (ACCEPT: HAMMURABI('S) CODE (OF LAWS))
34.
Perseus turned this Titan into a mountain by showing him Medusa's head. Because he rebelled
against the Olympians, Zeus condemned him to bear the world on his shoulders. Identify this
mythological man, who shares his name with a book of maps.
ATLAS
35.
The protagonist of this short story, Billy Weaver, decides to spend the night at a mysterious bed and
breakfast. The inn's owner gives him tea laced with cyanide and implies that she will stuff him. What
is this short story by Roald [ROE-ahl] Dahl?
("THE) LANDLADY"
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36.
In a class of 20 students, two must be picked to be the class president and class secretary. How
many different ways can these two positions be filled from the 20 students in the classroom?
380
37.
In marsupials only, these glands develop independently, providing tailored nutrition to individual
joeys. In mammals, the hormone prolactin stimulates the milk production by these glands. What are
these glands?
MAMMARY (GLANDS)
38.
Its largest islands are Luzon [loo-ZAHN] and Mindanao [MIN-duh-now]. Its 7,100 islands make up
an archipelago [ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-go] in the western Pacific. Name this Asian country that has its
capital at Manila.
(THE) PHILIPPINES
39.
Terms associated with this element of music include accelerando [aht-che-le-RAHN-daw] and rubato
[roo-BAH-toe]. It may be largo, lento, or allegro. Give the term for how fast or slow a piece of music
is played.
TEMPO
40.
The root word therm appears in words like thermometer, thermostat, and thermal. What is the
English meaning of therm?
HEAT (Not: HOT)
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Round 3
Middle Grades District 2014
1.
In isosceles trapezoid ABCD, sides AB and CD are parallel. If side BC is equal to 8X minus 3 and
side DA is equal to 10X minus 11, then what does X equal?
(X = ) 4
2.
It was reported in 2003 that this gene had been sequenced, allowing for a deeper understanding of
male characteristics in mammals. Give the one-letter name of the sex chromosome that doesn't
occur in females.
Y (CHROMOSOME)
3.
Originally, this term referred to the fully armored and mounted knights of medieval times. Its
meaning shifted to describe the qualities expected of such knights, including valor and generosity.
What word has become a modern-day synonym for "courtesy"?
CHIVALRY [SHIV-uhl-ree] (Accept: CHIVALRIC [shiv-AL-rick] CODE)
4.
They can be correlative, coordinating, or subordinating. Examples include the words although,
because, and neither. Name the part of speech that connects words, phrases, clauses, and
sentences.
CONJUNCTION
5.
This musical family encompasses both idiophones [ID-ee-uh-fohnz] and membranophones [memBREY-nuh-fohnz]. They can have indefinite pitch, like the castanets, or definite pitch, like the
glockenspiel [GLOK-uhn-shpeel]. Name the musical family that includes the xylophone and
handbells.
PERCUSSION
6.
Listen carefully: this is the organ that contains 3 tiny bones - the malleus, the incus, and the stapes
[STEY-peez]. One function of this organ is to keep you balanced. Also consisting of the auricle,
outer canal, cochlea [KOH-klee-uh], and Eustachian [yoo-STAY-shun] tube, what part of the body is
in charge of collecting and processing sounds?
EAR
7.
Rounding to the nearest pound, how many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
2
8.
The first of these bodies was formed in 1764 in Boston to oppose the Currency Act. While they were
initially created to address grievances with the British Crown, they became semi-permanent by the
American Revolution. Which groups ultimately created the Continental Congresses and the individual
colonial governments that superseded them?
COMMITTEE(S) OF CORRESPONDENCE
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9.
This hysterical character is friends with Foxy Loxy, Turkey Lurkey, and Goosey Loosey. When an
acorn falls on her head, she decides to visit the king. Who is this character, who believes that the
sky is falling?
CHICKEN LITTLE
10.
This musical style's name means "empty orchestra." It allows a performer to sing along with a prerecorded backing track from which the vocals have been removed. Name this kind of singing, which
originated in Japan.
KARAOKE
11.
Someone who studies these creatures is called an ornithologist. Alexander Wilson, the father of
American ornithology, created the first census for these animals. Name the animals painted by John
James Audubon.
BIRDS
12.
The function F of X equals X squared minus 4 has the shape of a parabola. What is the ordered pair
for the vertex of this parabola?
(0, -4)
13.
This group opposed the appointment of George McClellan to command of the Army of the Potomac.
Following the Civil War, they advocated for harsh punishments for any politicians who supported the
Confederacy. Bringing about the Reconstruction Acts, what was this faction of the Republican Party
whose most prominent member was Thaddeus Stevens?
RADICAL REPUBLICANS
14.
This informational book follows British, Soviet, and American scientists as they Race to Build--and
Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. Name this Sibert Medal book by Steve Sheinkin
[SHANK-en].
BOMB
15.
This painting depicts the village of Saint-Rémy [sahn reh-MEE] as seen from the window of an
asylum. In the left foreground rise swaying cypress trees, while the sky holds twelve celestial
objects. Give the title of this Vincent Van Gogh painting.
(THE) STARRY NIGHT
16.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Lexington is negative 21 degrees Fahrenheit. The record
high temperature in Lexington is 103. What's the difference, in degrees Fahrenheit, of Lexington's
high temperature and low temperature?
124 (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)
17.
These heavenly formations were noted by Ptolemy. Not to be confused with asterisms, what are
these named star groups that form 88 rough shapes in the night sky, and include Orion and the Big
Dipper?
CONSTELLATION(S)
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18.
This biome can be found on every continent except Europe. Notable examples include Antarctica,
the Atacama in South America, and the Sahara across northern Africa. Name this biome marked by
very little or no precipitation.
DESERT
19.
This kind of poem may be in Shakespearean form, because Shakespeare wrote one hundred fiftyfour of them. It can also be Petrarchan [puh-TRAHR-kun], named for the Italian poet who
originated it. Name this popular type of fourteen-line poem.
SONNET
20.
This principle of design is also a math term. Identify this principle, which is concerned with relative
sizes of parts of the whole.
PROPORTION
21.
This city is the seat of Laramie County, and sits forty-nine miles east of the city of Laramie.
Squatters named it for the Native American tribe that joined the Dakota in the Battle of Little Big
Horn. What is the largest city and capital of Wyoming?
CHEYENNE (WYOMING)
22.
This kind of organism can be classified as definitive, intermediate, or paratenic [PARE-uh-TEN-ick].
In a symbiotic relationship, it is usually the larger of the two organisms. What name is given to a
cell or organism on or in which a parasite lives or feeds?
HOST
23.
This novel is set in the desert town of Hard Pan, California. Its title ten-year-old girl runs away
because she thinks her guardian Brigitte [bri-ZHEET] wants to move back to France. What is this
novel by Susan Patron [puh-TROHN]?
(THE) HIGHER POWER OF LUCKY
24.
This term can refer to a row of trees planted beside a road or driveway. Which term, in architecture,
names a group of evenly-spaced columns that hold up an entablature [en-TAB-luh-cher] and part of
a roof?
COLONNADE
25.
Using the formula for difference of perfect squares, factor the polynomial: 4X squared minus 9.
(2X - 3)(2x + 3) (EITHER ORDER)
26.
This novel's protagonist cares for his dying friend, Jim Conklin, who was wounded in battle. Henry
Fleming runs from the fighting, but eventually returns to carry his regiment's flag. Give the title of
this Civil War novel by Stephen Crane.
(THE) RED BADGE OF COURAGE
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27.
This part of the reproductive system of a flower is found on the stamen. It is where pollen is
produced. Identify this part of the flower, used in reproduction.
ANTHER
28.
This principle entered American law with the landmark decision of Marbury versus Madison. It is not
officially considered in the Constitution, but allows an individual to appeal an unconstitutional law.
Give the term for a court's ability to decide whether executive and legislative actions are legal or
illegal.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
29.
This type of fitness dance includes Golden, Aqua, and Toning programs. In it, licensed instructors
lead participants through aerobic moves to salsa, cha-cha, and hip-hop music. Identify this dance
fitness program, which originated in 1990s Colombia.
ZUMBA
30.
Using the letter X to represent temperatures, state an inequality that would represent this situation:
space launches will only occur if the temperature is at least 35 degrees.
X IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 35
31.
This poem begins, "The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day." The title figure
refuses to swing at the first two pitches, then strikes out on the third. What is this twentieth-century
baseball poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer?
CASEY AT THE BAT
32.
This two-word phrase takes its name from stowaways who would hop on a bus or a train without
paying. An example of this phenomenon occurs when non-union members benefit from a union
without paying dues. Give the phrase for an individual who benefits from a community project
without paying into it.
FREE RIDER
33.
This unit is a fundamental unit of the absolute temperature scale that is named for the British
physicist William Thomson. The triple point of pure water is used to define this unit. Name this SI
base unit of thermodynamic temperature measurement.
KELVIN
34.
This word can refer to the letters used when writing by hand. Which word more commonly refers to
the written manuscript of a play, film, or radio or TV broadcast?
SCRIPT
35.
What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 24, 72, and 96?
24
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36.
This six-letter word beginning with M often follows hasta [AHS-tuh]. Give the Spanish word for
tomorrow.
MAÑANA [mahn-YAH-nuh]
37.
If you remove one part of a picture that possesses an excellent quality of this principle of design,
the entire picture will appear to deteriorate. This principle of design is sometimes considered the
glue that holds the picture together. Identify this principle of design that creates a whole pleasing
arrangement.
UNITY
38.
Until he was sixteen, this ruler studied under the Greek philosopher Aristotle. He became head of
the Macedonian Empire when his father, Philip the Second, was assassinated. Who conquered the
Persian Empire and ruled land from Greece to present-day Pakistan?
ALEXANDER (THE GREAT OR THE THIRD)
39.
What is the product of the square root of 8 times the square root of 2?
4
40.
World biomes are controlled by this factor. It is defined as the average weather conditions in a
location over many years, as exhibited by temperature, wind, and precipitation. What is this median
weather pattern, examples of which include dry, tropical, moderate, and polar?
CLIMATE
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Extra Questions
H-1
This word names the ninth month of a certain calendar. It also denotes the day-long fast from
sunrise to sunset that Muslims observe during this month. Give this religious term.
RAMADAN [ram-uh-DAHN]
SS-2
In 1916 and 1940, she represented Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives. She voted
against U.S. entry in World War One, and was the only member of Congress to oppose a declaration
of war after Pearl Harbor. Identify this woman, the first female to be elected to Congress.
(JEANNETTE) RANKIN
LA-3
This Latin root means "to hang." Which four-letter verb beginning with P means "to remain
undecided or unsettled"?
PEND
SC-4
This part of the virus provides a major criterion for classification. It is composed of protein subunits
called capsomeres, which surround the virus. Identify this protective shell enclosing the virus
particle.
CAPSID
M-5
When graphing, you are often asked to find this point. When using the form, y = mx + b, the b
represents this point. What is the name of the point on a graph where it crosses the Y axis?
Y INTERCEPT
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