Buzzers Primary.ppt

Quiz Bowl Trivia With Eggspert TM

Mr. Comm – GOAL Primary Grades

The Rules 1. Questions relate to either math, language arts, science, or history 2. Gain one token (craft stick) for each correct response in the set amount of time, or lose one for an incorrect response. 3. Player(s) must buzz in before the 20 second bell. 4. Players will have 10 seconds to answer. 5. The winner is the player(s) with the most tokens at the end of the game.

Science Which layer of the Earth’s structure is missing?

• Answer: Mantle

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Mathematics Find the difference.

29 16

A. 135,122

B. 144,248 C. 135,882

D. 144,122

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• Answer: C. 135,882

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Language Arts Which of the following sentences is a comparison? A. George Washington was a general in the Revolutionary War. B. He was our first president.

C. Abraham Lincoln was the president who led our country through the Civil War. D. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were two of our greatest presidents

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• Answer: D

History Which cousin of Samuel Adams became the first Vice-President of the United States? • Answer: John Adams

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Science Based on the chart, what type of feeder is a deer? • Answer: Herbivore

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Mathematics How many sides are in a quadrilateral?

• Answer: 4

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Language Arts Which sentence shows a contrast? A. B. C.

Fiction is a make-believe story. Realistic fiction and historical fiction are different types of writing. Realistic fiction is a story that could happen today.

D. Historical fiction takes place in the past.

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• Answer: B

History What was George Washington's occupation before the War for Independence?

• Answer: (tobacco) farmer • He was a surveyor in his earlier years.

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Science Besides a wheel and axle, what other type of simple machine does this device use? • Answer: a lever

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Mathematics Using the representations above, which model best represents r + 2 = 18? • Answer: C

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Language Arts • What are the three grammar/spelling mistakes made in the sentence below? Except

,

Accept for the fact that it can be burned, its hair

almost impossible to destroy human hare.

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History How many stripes are on the current US flag?

• Answer: 13

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Science Which of the following instruments is used to measure mass?

• Answer: the scale

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Mathematics Harry worked 1 and 1/2 hours on Friday and 3 and 1/2 hours on Saturday. What was the total amount of time Harry worked on those two days? • Answer: 5 hours

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Language Arts • In 'Harry Potter' World, this wizard has created the Sorcerer's Stone. The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?

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Answer: Nicolas Flamel

History What is the Rosetta Stone? A. A rock found in the wall of Blarney Castle B. The stone that held the sword C. Tablet that allowed hieroglyphs to be read D. A rare blue diamond

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• Answer: C.

Science Which of the following would be classified as a vertebrate?

• Answer: the dolphin

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Mathematics In one hour, Tracy walked 2.5 miles on a treadmill. Lisa walked 1.5 miles in the same amount of time. How much farther did Tracy walk than Lisa? • Answer: 1 mile

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Language Arts • In "Treasure Island" by R.L. Stevenson, where is Jim Hawkins when he overhears the pirates planning to mutiny on the ship "Hispaniola"? • behind the door in the inn • in the apple barrel • inside the captain's chest • at the foot of the main mast

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Answer: in the apple barrel

History Which culture is associated with the Great Pyramid? A. Rome B. Egypt C. Greece D. China

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• Answer: B.

Science What do plants take in through their root systems?

• Answer: water

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Mathematics A fraction of these kites is dark.

Which group below has an equivalent fraction of dark kites?

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• Answer: A

Language Arts • Which fearsome gardener provides the tension in "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter?

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Answer: Mr. McGregor

History Howard Carter became famous for what 20th Century discovery? A. King Tut’s Tomb B. The city of Atlantis C. The sunken remains of the Titanic D. Hatshepsut’s buried palace

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• Answer: A.

Science Based on the picture, which choice This animal is is a conclusion rather than an standing. observation? • Answer: This animal is a mammal.

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This animal is a mammal.

This animal has four legs.

This animal has hair.

Mathematics Lauren used 1 quart of milk to make ice cream. Which is closest to this amount of milk?

100 milliliters

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1 milliliter

• Answer: C

1 liter

100 liters

Language Arts • In which Roald Dahl book was there a girl named Sophie as a main character? • The Witches • Boy • The BFG • Matilda

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Answer: The BFG “Big Friendly Giant”

History Which U.S. President called December 7, 1941 (the attack on Pearl Harbor)"… a date which will live in infamy."

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• Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Science Which diagram shows a wave with the highest frequency? • Answer: A

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Mathematics Solve.

5 x 3

• Answer: 15

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Language Arts • What do we call a word that has the property of reading the same in either direction. • Ex. RACECAR

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Answer: palindrome

History For what important document was Dr. Martin Luther King, J. responsible? A. "I Have a Dream" Speech B. Declaration of Independence C. Magna Carta D. The 95 Theses

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• Answer: A

Science The picture shows the development of a delta over a two-year period. About how far did the delta reach into the ocean after 1997? • Answer: 1km

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Mathematics After a heavy rain storm, Mrs. Mendez recorded the height of the water at a low water crossing. She used her data to make the graph below . What the height of the water recorded at 6:30 a.m.?

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• Answer: 13 in. (+/- 1)

Language Arts • How many adjectives are in the following sentence? • The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Answer: 3: quick, brown, lazy

History What modern country was once known as “Mesopotamia?” A. Kuwait B. Afghanistan C. Saudi Arabia D. Iraq

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• Answer: D.

Science What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

• Answer: sunlight

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Mathematics What number belongs at the position indicated by arrow X? • Answer: 105

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Language Arts • What do we call an expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal definition, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use? • Ex. I’m going to blow my top.

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Answer: idiom

History Which sea route runs along the southern tip of Chile, first navigated in 1520? A. The Panama Canal B. The English Channel C. The Strait of Magellan D. The Straits of Gibraltar

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• Answer: C. The Strait of Magellan

Science Students must conduct an experiment in which they find out how long a rubber ball bounces before it comes to a stop. Which unit of measurement would be best for recording this information? • Answer: second

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Mathematics What number is represented by the model shown below?

• Answer: 147

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Language Arts • What type of poem is the following? • There was an old man in a tree Who was horribly bored by a bee When they said, "Does it buzz?" He replied, "Yes, it does! It's a regular brute of a bee!"

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Answer: a Limerick

History Apartheid was a system of racial separation and segregation in what African country? A. Ethiopia B. Nigeria C. South Africa D. Somalia

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• Answer: C. South Africa

Science What type of force will carry the rollercoaster car down the hill?

• Answer: gravity

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Mathematics How much greater is the population of Woodburn than Peltin? A. 27,651 B. 26,449

C. 89,745 D. 90,645

• Answer: B. 26, 449

58,097 - 31,648

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Language Arts •

Which voice are you using when write a story with I, me, and my?

A. First person B. Third person C. Omniscient

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Answer: A. first person

History What are the two major religions in India? A. Hinduism and Buddhism B. Christianity and Judaism C. Islam and Christianity D. Hinduism and Islam

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• Answer: D. Hinduism and Islam

Science Why is coal an important resource?

• Answer: It provides energy

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Mathematics Which figure has an area of 12 and a perimeter of 16?

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• Answer: D

Language Arts •

Which sentence is declarative and needs a period at the end?

A. What a long time you’ve been saving B. Where did you get this C. Billy showed Grandpa the money

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Answer: C

History Why are there five rings or circles linked together in the symbol of the Olympic Games?

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• Answer: The rings symbolize 5 geographic areas – Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and America.

Science When a coin is dropped, it falls to the ground. As the coin falls, it loses potential energy and gains what kind of energy? A. solar B. kinetic

C. thermal

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• Answer: B. kinetic

Mathematics Maria has a piece of ribbon 1 foot long. She cuts 3/4 foot off of the piece of ribbon. What is the length of the remaining piece of ribbon? • Answer: ¼ foot (3 inches)

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Language Arts •

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

A. Dogs are close cousins to wolves. B. They have lost some of their wild instincts. C. Don’t stare back at a strange dog, or you might invite an attack. D. I take good care of my dog.

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Answer: C

History What document was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776?

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• Answer: The Declaration of Independence

Science Sound waves travel best through -

A.gases

B. solids

C. liquids

D. vacuums

• Answer: B. solids

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Mathematics Find the quotient:

27 ÷ 3 = ____ A. 5

B. 9 • Answer: B. 9

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C. 7 D. 3

Language Arts •

When using the Dewey Decimal System, which call numbers indicate the history section of the library?

A. B. C. D.

500 – 599 Pure Science (plants, animals) 700 – 799 Arts and recreation (music, art, sports) 800 – 899 Literature (poems, plays, essays) 900 - 999

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Answer: D. 900 – 999

History Which U.S. state is the most populous? A. California

B. Texas C. New York

D. Florida

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• Answer: A. California

Science Why are many electrical wires wrapped with a plastic coating?

• Answer: Because plastic is a good insulator.

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Mathematics Elizabeth made 3 times as many home runs during baseball season as her friend Tanya. If R represents the number of home runs Tanya made, which expression can be used to find the number of home runs Elizabeth made this season? A. R + 3 B. R x 3 C. R ÷ 3

D. R – 3

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• Answer: B. R x 3

Language Arts •

What do we call a story handed down from generation to generation?

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Answer: a folktale

History What is the capital of Brazil?

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• Answer: Brasilia

Science This surveyor is measuring the distance of a road. What is the most appropriate metric units to measure this distance? • Answer: meters

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Mathematics Iris is writing music for a video game. The picture below shows a pattern of 5 notes repeating while the game is played.

If the pattern continues, what kind of note will be the 12th note played.

A.

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B.

• Answer: B.

C.

D.

Language Arts •

What do we call words that sound the same or nearly the same, but that have different spellings and different meanings?

•

Ex. week and weak

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Answer: a homophone

History In which year did William Penn sign a treaty with Delaware Indians and make payment for Pennsylvania lands? A. 1583 B. 1683 C. 1783 D. 1883

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• Answer: B. 1683

Science Which of these inclined planes would be most efficient to use to move an object upward? • Answer: D

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Mathematics Find the product.

• Answer: 30

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5×6=

Language Arts •

Which word in the following sentences is the antecedent, or the word to which the pronoun “It” refers?

•

Steve starts his engine. It turns over sluggishly and then just stops dead.

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Answer: engine

History Which U.S. President’s Presidential Library is located in Boston Massachusetts?

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• Answer: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Science The picture shows a study that Isaac Newton made with a prism to produce a spectrum. What colors would appear in the spectrum? • Answer: rainbow colors

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Mathematics Which of the following has a value less than 1/2? A. 2/3 B. 7/10

C. 3/5 D. 1/4

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• Answer: D. 1/4

Language Arts •

Which word in the following sentence is the possessive pronoun?

•

Les’s eyes go wide, and he runs over to his car?

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Answer: his

History Whose name was Martha Dandridge Custis before she married a famous historical figure?

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• Answer: Martha Washington

Science Would a mirror reflect or refract light?

• Answer: reflect

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Mathematics Solve.

59 + 23 =

A. 75

B. 78 C. 81

D. 82

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• Answer: D. 82

Language Arts •

What do we call a word part that is added to the front of a base word?

•

Ex. the “un” in unhappy

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Answer: prefix

Science What do we call the type of formation indicated by the arrow?

• Answer: stalactites

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Mathematics Solve.

• Answer: 4,183

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Language Arts • • • •

Who am I? My parents took my little brother and me to Maine during summer vacation. My dog, Turtle, is named after my first pet – a turtle. My little brother, Fudge, swallowed my pet turtle. Answer: Peter (Hatcher)

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History What is another name for the Continental Divide of the U.S., which is located at the watershed created by the Rocky Mountains?

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• Answer: The Great Divide