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| Measures of “persistence” are used to classify this disease, which is described as a “flare-up” when symptoms such as repeated coughing or wheezing arise. The swelling of airways occurs during, for the point, what chronic lung disease whose “attacks” make it difficult forA as tphemrsaon to breaAtshteh, manad whose suffereArss tohftmena use an inhaler? | (accept Attack; accept Flare-up) |
| These biomes consist of macrobenthos and are affected by bleaching which is caused by warming temperatures. Marine invertebrates that release calcium carbonate form these ecosystems which can form a type of island called an atoll. For the point, name these biomes which harbCoorr uapl R toe e2f5% of sea life, including one off Australia known as the Great Barrier. | s (prompt on partial answer) |
| The Oort Cloud is a common source of the long-period types of these, including one named Hale-Bopp. One of these named Shoemaker-Levy 9 crashed into Jupiter, while another routinely visits the earth every 75-80 years, having last done so in 1986. For the point, name this type of astronomical body, examples of which often have a tail, such as the one named for EdmunCdo Hmaelltey. | s |
| The genome of this organism was completely sequenced in 2000, and its white-eyed mutation is often studied in introductory biology classes. This organism was used by Thomas Drosophila melanogaster Hunt Morgan to study heredity and sex-linked traits. For the point, name this common insect whose scientific name is , which often congregates around rotting bananas anFdr uoirta Fnlgyes? Fruit Fly Drosophila melanogaster | (or Common ; accept before mentioned; prompt on "Fly") |
| Snell’s law governs this process and compares the sines of angles involved to the “indices of," this effect. For the point, name this process in which the direction of a wave changes upRoenf reanctteiroinng another mediuRme, fcroamctmioonnly contrasted witRhe rferaflcetcitoionn. | (accept Double ; accept Index of ) |
| This man names the heaviest element able to be produced in macroscopic quantities, and that element has atomic number 100. This man, who estimated the strength of the Trinity test while observing it, names a paradox contrasting the lack of evidence for extraterrestrial life with its high probability of existence. For the point, name this Italian-American physicist who created the fiFresrt mhuiman-madFee rsmelfi-sustaining Fneurcmleair chain reaction. | Enrico (accept um; accept Paradox) |
| This raw material and dolomite are the two minerals belonging to a class of sedimentary rocks made of carbonate. Fossils are typically contained in this rock, which is crucial in construction as cement is formed by a mixture of clay and this rock. Stalagmites [[stah-LAHG-mites]] and stalactites are made of, for the point, what sedimentary rock comprisedL oimf measitnolnye aragonite and calcite? | (prompt on "Calcium Carbonate"; prompt on "CaCO3"; prompt on "Calcite" before mentioned) trypanosomes paramecia |
| These organisms were formerly classified as Animalia, and they include genera such as [[treh-PAH-noh-somes]] and [[pah-rah-MEE-syah]]. The largest of these organisms are contained in the clade Xenophyophorea [[zee-noh-FYE-oh-foh-REE- ah]]. Amoebic [[ah-MEE-bik]] dysentery can be caused by, for the point, members of what group of phPyrloat coozmoaposedP roof tsoinzgolaen-celled eukaryotes [[yoo-"CARE"-yotes]]? | (or s) |
| Prior to showing an example of these devices, a physicist told a group of scientists, “You are invited to see the Earth turn.” That physicist, Léon Foucault [[foo-KOE]], utilized a larger mass while experimenting with this device, which would rotate in a full circle in approximately 24 hours if observed from the North Pole. The Earth's rotation is demonstrated by, for the point, what device, which consists of a weight swinging while suspendedP feronmdu al ufimxed point? Pendulum | (accept Foucault’s ) |
| This genus of tree has the thickest bark on Earth. High levels of tannic acid in the sap of these evergreen trees allows them to be flame-resistant and resist fungal rot, and these nonflowering coniferous trees typically have red bark. Redwood trees are also known as, for the point, what genus of massive trees, which are famously located in the western Sierra Nevada moSuenqtuaoinias in CSaleiqfouroniiaad? endron giganteum Seqouia Wellingtonia Giant Redwood Sierran | (or ; accept Giant ; accept Redwood ; accept before “redwoods” is mentioned; accept before “redwoods” is mentioned; prompt on “Big Tree”) Colwellia marinimaniae |
| A species named [[kohl-WEH-lya mare-ih-nih-MAE-nyeh]] was found in the deepest section of this region. That feature, Challenger Deep, is located at the southern end of this crescent-shaped region, which was formed when the Pacific plate subducted below the Philippine plate. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this is, for the point, whaMt daereiapnesat oceanic trench oCnh Eaalrlethn,g nearm Deede fpor the group of islands it is closest to? | s Trench (accept before mentioned; prompt on "Pacific Ocean") |
| An oral vaccine against this disease was developed by Albert Sabin in 1961. An inactivated vaccine for this disease, from which Franklin Roosevelt suffered, was developed by Jonas Salk six years prior to that. For the point, identify this infectious disease that sometimes causes paralysis which was thought eradicated in the USA until it re-emerged in 2022. Polio Polio Polio Infantile Paralysis Heine-Medin | (or myelitis; accept virus; accept ; accept Disease before mentioned) |
| The first of these objects was discovered by Jocelyn Bell in 1967. These objects, which exhibit the lighthouse effect, are divided into three distinct classes: accretion-powered, magnetars, and rotation-powered. Electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the magnetic poles of, for the point, what rapidly rotating neutron stars, originally dubbed "Little Green Men"? Pulsar Pulsa R | s (or ting adio Source; prompt on "Neutron Stars" before mentioned) |
| Micro- and small interfering variants of this molecule are noncoding. One type of this molecule links amino acids to form proteins. Ribosomal, messenger, and transfer are types of, for the point, what single-stranded nucleic acid that does not contain deoxyribose [[dee- ok-see-"RYREN"-Abose]R]?i bonucleic Acid RNA miRNA siRNA RNA RNA rRNA tRNA mRNA RNA | (or ; accept Interference or or or RNA RNA micro or Small Interfering or or or or Ribosomal or Transfer or Messenger ) |
| Great Gray Owls and wolverines are two carnivores found throughout this biome. The northernmost of these biomes are typically classified as lichen woodland while the southern location of these biomes are classified as closed canopy. Snow forests are also referred to as, for the poiTnta, iwgahat terrestrial subBaorrcetaicl bFioormees tcharacteSrinzoedw b Fyo trheisctk trees? | [[TIE-gah]] (or ; accept before mentioned) |
| This continent was home to the now extinct barbary lion. Louis and Mary Leakey carried out their paleo-anthropology studies in this continent’s Olduvai Gorge, found in a geologically active region known as this continent’s Great Rift Valley. Precipitation increases as one moves southward into this continent’s Sahel region. For the point, name this continent where onlyA tfwrioca northern white rhinoceroses still live. | |
| The fluid used in this technique is comprised of nearly 97 percent water as well as sand particles, which are used to induce openings. Since the 1990s, wells used in this technique have relied on horizontal drilling, which drills into rocks at a 90 degree angle. For the point, name this technique that injects highly-pressurized liquid in shale reserves to extract gasH aynddr oaiul.l ic Fracturing Fracking Fracking Hydrofracturing | (or Hydraulic ; accept Hydro ; accept ) |
| This molecule and water are produced in the Sabatier [[sah-bah-TYAY]] process, and this molecule and carbon dioxide are the main components of biogas [[bye-OH-gas]]. This odorless chemical compound, which is emitted from volcanoes and swamps, is the main constituent of natural gas. For the point, identify this simplest alkane with chemical formula CH4. Methane CH4 | (accept before mentioned) |
| The handle of a spoon acts as this simple machine when it opens the lid of a tin can. The second-class type of these simple machines is demonstrated in wheelbarrows in which the load of this machine is situated between its effort and a fixed hinge. For the point, name this simple machine consisting of a beam and fulcrum whose standard model is depicted as a see-saw. Lever | |
| This object is the brightest Cepheid variable star. Two stars known as Dubhe and Merak, "point" to this star, which also forms the tip of the bear’s tail in the constellation Ursa Minor. Known for its seemingly stationary position in the sky, this is, for the point, what star traditionalPlyo ulasreids in naAvlipghaati oUnr stoa elo Mcainteo nroisrth? Pole North | (or ; or Star; accept Star before “north”) |
| The Borealis Basin covers 40% of this location. This location is the site of Valles Marineris and a mountain over 70,000 feet high. Phobos and Deimos are prominent in the sky above this location as they are its only moons. For the point, name this location where the Spirit and MOpaprosrtunity rovers provided images for NASA, the fourth planet from the sun. | |
| These features are created during long-lasting events known as orogenies. These features are commonly found when one tectonic plate is subducted, thereby raising the other plate. For the point, name this type of landform, whose Adirondack and Appalachian examples uMseodu ntot abien among the world’s highest, a title now held by the Himalayas. | ranges th |
| The Caspian type of this predator lived in Iran into the 20 century, and the greatest number of fatal attacks by these animals occurs in the Sundarbans wetlands along the Bangladesh – India border. The Siberian variety of this animal can attack brown bears, and its Sumatran subspecies is critically endangered. For the point, name this predator found only in Asia, a cTaringeivrorous feline. | s |
| Converging honest signals typify the Müllerian [[myoo-LEH-ryen]] form of this phenomenon. Viceroy and monarch butterflies demonstrate the Batesian [[BAYT-syen]] form of this behavior, in which harmless organisms imitate the signals of dangerous ones. For the point, namMe itmhisic phenomenon in whichM oimnei corganism evolves to Mreismemicble another. | ry (accept Müllerian ry; accept Batesian ry) |
| The newly discovered element, Oganesson, is considered to be part of this group. This group’s members are characterized by a full complement of valence electrons in their outer shell, leading to their lower likelihood of taking part in a chemical reaction. For the point, name this Ngroobulpe oGfa sstable elemeInntes rtth Gata csontains helAiuemro, gneenon and argon. | es (accept es; accept s) |
| Stars primarily consisting of these particles are considered the second densest objects in the universe behind black holes. This atomic particle is formed by gluons holding two down quarks and one up quark, and this particle has a neutral charge. For the point, name this particlNee tuhatrt ojonins with pNreoutotrnosn to form atomic nuclei. | (accept Star) |
| Plumes of this region are believed to cause volcanic hot spots. The highly ductile upper portion of this layer is known as the asthenosphere [[ahs-THEH-noh-sphere]], and conductions in the semi-liquid portions of this layer cause the movement of tectonic plates. For the poiMnta, nntalme e this layer of tMhea Enatlreth located bMetawnetleen the outMera cnotrlee and the crust. | (accept Upper or Lower ; accept Plumes) |
| The expression "m v squared over r" describes the centripetal type of this phenomenon. This quantity times mass is equivalent to force in Newton's Second Law of Motion. For the point, name this phenomenon in which an object undergoes a change in its velocity, tyApcifcieelde bray taio cnar speeding up. Acceleration Acceleration a | (accept Angular ; or Centripetal ; accept ) |
| These animals were classified as rodents until they were moved into the order Lagomorpha together with pikas. These animals are vulnerable to myxomatosis, a viral disease that has been used to control their numbers in places like Australia. These animals are born altricial, unlike hares. For the point, name this primary prey animal of the Iberian Lynx, whosRea sbpbeicties include the New England Cottontail. | (accept hares until “altricial in line 4, accept “bunnies”) |
| This element’s hydroxide is the most common example of a strong base. Baking soda is a bicarbonate of this element, which is found in sea water. For the point, what element combines wSoitdhi uchmloride to mNaake table salt, and has the syNmabtroilu Nma (say “N” “A”)? | (accept before mentioned; accept ) |
| This substance contains sugars called HMOs that help regulate bacteria in the gut microbiome. The antibody IgA is highly concentrated in a yellowish form of this substance called colostrum. Oxytocin [[ok-see-TOH-sin]] stimulates the "let-down reflex" to release this substance, which is rich in proteins such as lactalbumin [[lak-tahl-BYOO-mihn]] and lactoferrin. For the point, name this substance secreted by mammary glands during the process of Mbrielkastfeeding. Milk | (accept Breast ) |
| Koalas, along with chimpanzees and gorillas, are the only animals to possess these marks nearly indistinguishable from those possessed by humans. Two deltas are found on each side of a whorl displayed on these marks, whose other patterns include arches and loops. For the point, name these unique impressions found on the tips of a person’s hands, often used in criFmienfgigehrtpirnign. t | s |