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Round 1 Academic Team Practice

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

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1.

Since this document was written in 1787, it has had 27 amendments added to it, including the first ten known as the Bill of Rights. Identify this document on which all of the laws of the United States are based.

a)

United States Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Ten Commendments

d)

Magna Carta

2.

This type of scale can be natural, harmonic, or melodic. Many listeners fell it sounds sadder than its counterpart. Give the name for this complement of a major scale.

a)

major

b)

minor

c)

sharp

d)

flat

3.

Two-word answer please. This process connects waterways, land, and the atmosphere. What is the process by which a certain compound evaporates, condense, and precipitates back toward Earth?

a)

Water vapor

b)

Food cycle

c)

Water cycle

d)

Water system

4.

An example of this sentence structure is, "After I went on a camping trip, school started, and I was happy to see my friends." What kind of sentence has two or more independent and one or more dependent clauses?

a)

compound sentence

b)

compound-complex (sentence)

c)

complex sentence

d)

common sentence

5.

What is the smallest integer greater than 4 times pi?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

13

6.

This scientific field appears in the name of an Australian bay. Famous scientist in this branch of biology included Carolus Linnaeus and George Washington Carver. Name the study of plants.

a)

botany

b)

biology

c)

herbology

d)

biography

7.

This part of a circle can appear in the formulas for both area and circumference. It is the distance between the center and a point on the circle's circumference. Give the word for this distance, which is half the circle's diameter.

a)

meter

b)

perimeter

c)

diameter

d)

radius

8.

In this nearly wordless picture book, a young girl takes a detour on her way home from school. She helps reunite a young animal with its family, and in turn, the animals alert the girl's family to her location. Identify this Caldecott winner by Matthew Cordell.

a)

Wolf in the snow

b)

Wolf in the sand

c)

Wolf on the moon

d)

Wolf in the air

9.

This charter member of the America Ballet Theatre choreographed the ballet Fall River Legend, which is based on Lizzie Borden's life. She worked on the ballet Rodeo, but turned to musical theater with Brigadoon and Carousel. Name this choreographer of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

a)

Agnes De Moss

b)

Agnes of Mille

c)

Agnes De Mille

d)

Agnes of Miles

10.

In the military, this practice is also know as conscription. What term refers to the practice of filing needed positions in the armed forces with individuals who did not enlist voluntarily?

a)

The War

b)

The Draft

c)

The Army

d)

The Enlistment

11.

Solve for K in the following equation: 0.5 K plus equals 13.

a)

K Equals 5

b)

K Equals 10

c)

K Equals 15

d)

K Equals 20

12.

In the names of outdated string instruments, this word precedes "d" amore, and "da brazzo", and "da gamba". Its music is often written on the alto clef. Give the name for this tenor of the violin family.

a)

guitar

b)

viola

c)

flute

d)

venmo

13.

Each year on this day named for an animal, tens of thousands of people travel to the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see if that animal sees its shadow. Name this event celebrated annually on February 2nd.

a)

Veteran's Day

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Groundhog's Day

d)

President's Day

14.

This planet is more than three hundred times as massive as Earth. The planet's surface is very violent, with hurricane-like storms in its atmosphere. What planet, known for its large storm called the Great Red Spot, is the largest in our solar system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Saturn

15.

In this Brothers Grimm fairy tale, a woman convinces her woodcutter husband to leave his children to starve in the woods. Those children, a brother and sister, outsmart the inhabitant of a house made from candy, cake, and gingerbread. What is this story of two children who are nearly eaten a witch?

a)

Hansel and Gretel

b)

Little Red Riding Hood

c)

Snow White

d)

Fox and Toad

16.

In colonial South Carolina, this plant was cultivated to satisfy a need in the British Textile industry. Before a synthetic substitute was discovered in the 1800's, it produced a blue dye for clothing and other household goods. What is this plant, which shares its name with the color of the rainbow between blue and violet?

a)

purple

b)

blue

c)

indigo

d)

teal

17.

Considered the Earth's first form of commerce, it can be demonstrated when a carpenter builds a fence for a farmer in exchange for freshly produce or meats. Identify the form of exchange in which goods or services are traded for other goods or services with no use of money.

a)

pick(ing)

b)

exchange(ing)

c)

trade(ing)

d)

barter(ing)

18.

In one sense, this word refers to a personal freedom, such as those guaranteed by the Constitution. In another sense, it is an adjective meaning "moral". Give the word which, depending on context, can be an antonym of "wrong" or "left."

a)

left

b)

right

c)

free

19.

This mineral is also known as soapstone because it feels soapy or greasy. It is different from other minerals because it is very soft. Name the mineral that is ranked as the softest on the Mohs scale of hardness.

a)

TALC

b)

MOHS

c)

DIBSELS

d)

AMP

20.

Salvador rolls a fait six-sided die. What is the probability that he rolls a four?

a)

1/2

b)

1/4

c)

1/6

d)

1/8

21.

In 2020, this actor voiced young Shaggy in the movie Scoob! At age seven, he began his career as a theater critic with his own YouTube series. Identify this tween who, since 2017, has played the lead in Young Sheldon.

a)

Montana Jordan

b)

Iain (EE-un) Armitage

c)

Zoe Perry

d)

Lance Barber

22.

Canals are often built across this type of landform, as it is case with the one in Panama. Identify the type of landform consisting of a narrow piece of land that stretches across a body of water to connect two larger landmasses.

a)

isthmus

b)

continent

c)

land bar

d)

sound bar

23.

Quentin scored 80 percent on a spelling test. If the test had 20 questions, how many question did Quentin answer correctly?

a)

11

b)

13

c)

16

d)

19

24.

In this country of origin, this type of poem is traditionally printed in one long vertical line. It deals with natural subjects in only seventeen syllables. What is this type of three-line Japanese poem?

a)

haiku

b)

limerick

c)

stanza

d)

line

25.

This commander of the Eagle lunar module was also command pilot of the Gemini 8 spacecraft. With Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, he made up the crew of the Apollo 11 mission. Name the first person to walk on the moon, known for his quote, "giant leap for mankind."

a)

Michael Collins

b)

Buss Aldrin

c)

Jim Lovell

d)

Neil Armstrong

26.

Along with the vice president, members of this group include the secretary of state, the secretary of defense, and the attorney general. Give the name for this group of advisors appointed by the president of the United States.

a)

senate

b)

representatives

c)

cabinet

d)

senior advisors

27.

Examples of type of movement include hopping, sliding, and galloping. Give the word for movements that transport the body from one place to another.

a)

Locomotor (Movement)

b)

Rotation

c)

Circumlocution

d)

Abduction

28.

Nick finishes his multiplication sheet in 10 minutes. Grisel finishes her worksheet twice as fast as Nick. In how many minutes does Grisel finish her worksheet?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

29.

In certain folk stories, this character fooled Br-er Bear and Sis cow. He once got his feet stuck on a tar baby, but got loose when his rival threw him into a briar patch. Identify this Uncle Remus character, whose main rival was Br'er Fox.

a)

(Br'er) Rat

b)

(Br'er) Rabbit

c)

(Br'er) Bunny

d)

(Br'er) Toad

30.

This appendage may be caudal, anal, pelvic, pectoral, or dorsal. They are often paired, and may resemble wings or paddles. Identify these organs that allow fish to balance and steer as they swim.

a)

Swimmers

b)

Gill(s)

c)

Tail(s)

d)

Fin(s)

31.

During this era, composes used music to celebrate their homelands or express their deep emotions. Chopin and Tchaikovsky worked during this period, which spanned most of the 1800s. Identify this successor of music's classical era.

a)

Transcendentalism (era or period)

b)

Romantic (era or period)

c)

Gothic (era or period)

d)

Classic (era or period)

32.

Actress Cynthia Erivo was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of this woman in 2020. In 2021, it was announced her face may soon appear on the 20 dollar bill. Identify this former slave, who became a successful abolitionist on the Underground Railroad.

a)

Harriet Tubman

b)

Frances Harper

c)

Harriet Jacobs

d)

Mary Ann Shadd

33.

State all the positive factors of 16.

a)

0,2,4,6,8

b)

0,1,5,6,7

c)

1,2,3,4,14

d)

1,2,4,8,16

34.

In February 2021 Disney+ release, Matilda Lawler portrays one of this book's title characters. That young girl learns to be more hopeful after befriending a rodent with superpowers. Identify this Newbery Medal-winning graphic novel by Kate DiCamillo.

a)

The Great Mouse Detective

b)

The Secret of Nimh

c)

An American Trail

d)

Flora & Ulysses

35.

Jamal finished his social studies homework in 4/5 of an hour. In how many minutes did Jamal finish his social studies homework?

a)

40

b)

43

c)

48

d)

52

36.

During its development, this piece was known as Ballet for Martha. Its most iconic section is the Shaker tune "Simple Gifts." What is this portrait of a Pennsylvania wedding as imagined by Aaron Copland?

a)

Appalachian Spring

b)

Appalachian Song

c)

Appalachian Wedding

d)

Appalachian Ballet

37.

According to her family stories, she convinced George Washington to use the five-pointed star on the United States Flag. Name the early American seamstress often believed to have sewn the first American flag.

a)

Diana Ross

b)

Betsy Ross

c)

Susan B. Anthony

d)

Harriet Tubman

38.

How many commas does the following sentences require? Principal Jones, for your continued support of the academic team.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

39.

These structures are used by some eukaryotic cells to move and eat. They are temporary cytoplasm-filled parts of the cell wall that are able to change their form in order to move. What is the term for these parts of a cell that comes from the Greek roots for "false foot"?

a)

pseuopod

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

cell membrane

40.

These echinoderms move by way of suction cup-like tube feet. A central disk give rise to five spiny arms that can regenerate if they are broken off. What is this invertebrate that, despite its common name, it not a fish?

a)

catfish

b)

Jellyfish

c)

Starfish

d)

clownfish

41.

A period know as the "Starving Time" almost wiped out the settlers of this colony, but an economy based on the growing of tobacco later helped them thrive. Identify this colony in Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America.

a)

Plymouth

b)

Jamestown

c)

Salem

d)

Washington, D.C.

42.

Give the following sentence's appositive phrase: Penny, a ten-year-old poodle, loves going for daily walks.

a)

loves going

b)

Penny

c)

loves going for daily walks

d)

a ten-year-old poodle

43.

Artists can create this type of work through welding, modeling, or craving. Two examples are Michelangelo's' Pieta and Dfavid. Give the word for a three-dimensional artwork that may be made of metal, wood, or stone.

a)

Sculpture

b)

Granite

c)

Marble

d)

Tower

44.

If Y equals 7, evaluate the expression 8 Y minus 9.

a)

10

b)

26

c)

33

d)

47

45.

A maneuver called a "short squeeze" allowed this company to soar in stock price in early 2021, largely through hundreds of investments by users of the website Reddit. Give the name of this store, known for its sale of Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation merchandise.

a)

Wal-Mart

b)

CM Games

c)

Game Stop

d)

Kroger

46.

According to the Guinness World Records, this painting is the world's most highly insured. It is on permanent display at the Louvre. Give the name of this Leonardo de Vinci portrait, whose subject wears a mysterious smile.

a)

A Stary Night

b)

Mona Lisa

c)

The Scream

d)

David

47.

In an adult human, this pear-shaped organ is slightly larger than a fist. Its four chambers - two atria and two ventricles - help regulate the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Identify the primary organ of the circulatory system.

a)

kidneys

b)

lungs

c)

heart

d)

liver

48.

Correct the following sentence, if needed: Our school term begun on the sixteenth.

a)

Change term to terms

b)

Change sixteenth to sixteen

c)

Change begun to begin

d)

Change our to are

49.

How many composite numbers exist between 0 and 10, inclusive?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

50.

A work in this theatrical genre in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Ancient Greeks and Roman used this word to describe and play that ended happily. Give this word that, today, refers to a movie, TV show, or play that makes people laugh.

a)

tragedy

b)

comedy

c)

play

d)

history

51.

Carrie can hold her breath for 3 minutes. For how many seconds can Carrie hold her breath?

a)

60 seconds

b)

100 seconds

c)

120 seconds

d)

180 seconds

52.

If you try to put the north type of this magnetic region against another north region and the south region of another magnet will attract each other. What name is given to each end of a magnet, where the magnetic field is strongest?

a)

magnetic pole

b)

magma

c)

electrons

d)

neutrons

53.

At the end of this novel, the title character becomes known as "the Healer." Matty sacrifices his life to restore Forest to its original state. Identify this third book in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet.

a)

Messenger

b)

The Giver

c)

Number the Stars

d)

Gathering Blue

54.

A major opponent of the United States in this conflict was a military force known as VC, or Viet Cong. Name this war in which the United States actively fought in South east Asia during the 1960s and early 1970s.

a)

WWII

b)

Koren War

c)

Vietnam War

d)

Cold War

55.

A spinner is divided into 4 striped, 3 spotted, and 1 solid equal sectors. Calculate the probability, in lowest terms, of landing on a striped sector.

a)

1/3

b)

1/2

c)

1 1/2

d)

1/4

56.

Examples of this sound device is, "Brittany brilliantly bounced the basketball." Name this feature of tongue twisters - the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

57.

A former Kentucky senator, he ran for president three times during the 1800s and is remembered for his role in negotiating the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. Name this statesman known by the nickname "The Great Compromiser."

a)

Martin Van Buren

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Henry Clay

58.

A replica of this ancient temple stands in Nashville's Centennial Park. The original, which once housed a giant statue of a Greek goddess, stands atop the Acropolis in Athens. What is this temple, which the ancient Greeks dedicated to Athena?

a)

The Parthenon

b)

The Temple of Hera

c)

The Coliseum

d)

The Hills of Athens

59.

2021 will mark the fortieth year that this America sports car has been manufactured exclusively in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Identify this popular two-door sports car that has its national museum in Bowling Green.

a)

Mercedes

b)

Ford

c)

Chevrolet Corvette

d)

Saturn

60.

A note played in this style will have a dot above or below its head. It is the opposite of legato. Name this technique of playing notes in a short, detached way,

a)

Staccato

b)

Semibreve

c)

Minim

d)

Crotchet

61.

Because of this force, an object fall six times as fast on Earth as it would on the Moon. It is this downward force that gives an object its weight. Name this force, which works as an attraction between all matter.

a)

The Moon

b)

Gravity

c)

Black Matter

d)

Electron Force

62.

Spelling required. The nation's largest export is lumber. Spell the word in the preceding sentence that refers to cut timber.

a)

L-U-M-B-E-R

b)

L-U-M-E-R

c)

L-U-B-E-R

d)

L-U-M-B-E-R-S

63.

A rectangular wooden block measures 10 centimeters long, 7 centimeters wide, 3 centimeters thick. What, in cubic centimeters, is this block's volume?

a)

175 cubic centimeters

b)

190 cubic centimeters

c)

200 cubic centimeters

d)

210 cubic centimeters