1. Technology and Engineering Measuring and Metric System
Jeopardy
Physical Sciences
Earth Science
Life Science
Technology and Engineering
Random
Facts
Measuring and Metric System
100
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500
Final Jeopardy

2. What is B, gravitational force?
Physical Sciences
100
One of the following keeps the planets in our solar system in orbit around the Sun.
A. atmospheric pressure
B. gravitational force
C. electromagnetic energy
D. thermal energy
What is B, gravitational force?

3. Physical Sciences 200 What is C, air?
Which of the following substances can be separated into several elements?
A. nitrogen
B. zinc
C. air
D. aluminum
What is C, air?

4. Physical Sciences What is A? 300
The law of conservation of mass can be demonstrated by a chemical reaction. One of the following models of a chemical reaction best represents the law of conservation of mass. A. B. C. D.
What is A?

5. Physical Sciences 400 What is A, 0°C?
Laura adds 50 mL of boiling water to 100 mL of ice water. If the 150 mL of water is then put into a freezer; at which of these temperatures will water freeze?
A. 0°C
B. 15°C
C. 37°C
D. 50°C
What is A, 0°C?

6. What is B, sugar crystals dissolving in water?
Physical Sciences
500
One of the following is an example of the formation of a mixture.
A. rust forming on an iron nail
B. sugar crystals dissolving in water
C. sodium and chlorine forming table salt
D. hydrogen and oxygen reacting to produce water
What is B, sugar crystals dissolving in water?

7. Earth Science 100 What is B, 900 m
A map with contour lines is shown here.
(Click on the map for a larger image)
One of the following is the best estimate of the difference in elevation between Black Bear Camp and Eagle Peak.
A. 400 m
B. 900 m
C m
D m
What is B, 900 m

8. Earth Science
200
One of the following diagrams best shows the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a lunar eclipse. A. C. B. D.
What is C?

9. What is B, convection currents in the mantle?
Earth Science
300
Heat from deep in Earth’s interior is transferred to its crust by one of the following.
A. conduction in the ocean
B. convection in the mantle
C. radiation from the solid core
D. evaporation at mid-ocean ridges
What is B, convection currents in the mantle?

10. Earth Science 400 What is C, inner core?
On of the following Earth layers has the greatest density.
A. crust
B. mantle
C. inner core
D. outer core
What is C, inner core?

11. What is C, a site deep underground?
Earth Science
500
One of the following areas is most likely to form metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist.
A. a sea floor
B. a windblown desert
C. a site deep underground
D. a site covered by a glacier
What is C, a site deep underground?

12. Life Science 100 What B, immune.
In the human body, which system functions primarily to defend the body against disease?
A. digestive
B. immune
C. nervous
D. respiratory
What B, immune.

13. Life Science 200 What is D, producers?
One of the following groups of organisms uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen.
A. carnivores
B. decomposers
C. herbivores
D. producers
What is D, producers?

14. Life Science 300 What is B, food?
Lichens are symbiotic organisms made of green algae and fungi. This is what green algae supply to the fungi in this symbiotic relationship.
A. carbon dioxide
B. food
C. protection
D. water
What is B, food?

15. What is D, breaking down dead plant material?
Life Science
400
One of the following best describes a role of mushrooms in ecosystems.
A. capturing energy from sunlight
B. consuming living plant material
C. taking energy from animal hosts
D. breaking down dead plant material
What is D, breaking down dead plant material?

16. What is A, 23 pairs of chromosomes?
Life Science
500
Which of the following best describes the number of chromosomes in a normal human liver cell?
A. 23 pairs of chromosomes
B. 46 different types of chromosomes
C. 46 male chromosomes and 46 female chromosomes
D. 23 original chromosomes and 23 duplicate chromosomes
What is A, 23 pairs of chromosomes?

17. Technology and Engineering 100
The tools shown in the picture below are used in a factory.
In which of the following manufacturing processes are these tools most likely used?
A. assembling
B. cutting
C. finishing
D. shaping
What is A, assembling?

18. Technology and Engineering 200
A manufacturer wants to produce a container for food storage that does not break easily and is airtight, inexpensive, and microwave-safe. Which of the following is the best material to use to make the container?
A. glass
B. metal
C. paper
D. plastic
What is D, plastic?

19. Technology and Engineering 300
One of the following bridges is an example of a suspension bridge. A. C. B. D.
What is C?

20. Technology and Engineering
400
One of the following identifies the primary function of a radio station tower in a communication system.
A. decoder
B. encoder
C. receiver
D. transmitter
What is D, transmitter?

21. Technology and Engineering 500
Which of the following best describes an advantage of using a mass production manufacturing system instead of a custom manufacturing system?
A. Customers can provide specific feedback to workers.
B. Workers become skilled in all aspects of assembly.
C. Goods can be easily modified for customers.
D. Products can be made at a lower cost.
What is D; Products can be made at a lower cost?

22. Random Facts
100
Hot spots in the Pacific Ocean,
What are the Hawaiian Islands?

23. Random Facts
200
The mathematician contributed to the “square” in E=mc2.
Who was Emile du Châtelet?

24. Random Facts 300 What is igneous rock?
The type of rock that comes from volcanic activity.
What is igneous rock?

25. What is one six of Earth’s gravitational pull?
Random Facts
400
The strength of Gravitational pull on the moon compared to the Earth. (Hint: The Earth is six times larger in size than the Moon.)
What is one six of Earth’s gravitational pull?

26. What is 32 times for each increment?
Random Facts
500
The amount of energy released that each number of magnitude in the Richter Scale represents. (For instance, how many times does the energy increase going from a magnitude of 3 to 4?)
What is 32 times for each increment?

27. Metric system
100
Kg in 2,000 grams.
What is 2 Kilograms?

28. Metric system
200
Units of density (use cm3 and grams)
What is g/cm3?

29. What is one microsecond?
Metric system
300
Another name for one millionth of a second. ( sec)
What is one microsecond?

30. Metric system
400
Meters in 5 centimeters.
What are .05 meters?

31. What is a nanometer? Metric system 500
The name for one billionth of a meter
What is a nanometer?

32. Final Jeopardy
The graph below relates distance to time for a jogger on a morning run.
Distance vs. Time
         Juan is on a morning jog. His speed is represented in the graph.
At what rate of speed is Juan running between 4 min and 6 min?
According to this graph, what can you tell about Juan’s motion between 7 min and 11 min?
If Juan had maintained the same speed as in the first 7 min, how long would it have taken him to run 3000 m? Explain your answer.

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