Quiz Bowl Snow Day Game 1

Question 1

April of 1961, the first man orbited the Earth in the spacecraft, “Vostok 1”. What country sent him into space?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 2

Botany is the study of what?

Accepted Answer

Plants

Question 3

What is a mammal with a pouch for its young called?

Accepted Answer

Marsupial

Question 4

In the children’s book Curious George, who watches over George and warns him of the dangers of being too curious?

Accepted Answer

The Man in the Yellow Hat

Question 5

What is glass mainly made from?

Accepted Answer

sand

Question 6

What is the name of the wizard at the court of King Arthur?

Accepted Answer

Merlin

Question 7

Which country first used paper money?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 8

How many tablespoons are in one ounce?

Accepted Answer

2 Tbsp

Question 9

On the surface, it is known as lava. What is the same molten rock called beneath the surface?

Accepted Answer

Magma

Question 10

The Sear’s Tower is located in what Illinois city?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

Question 11

How do you say “yes” in French?

Accepted Answer

Oui

Question 12

MATH: Kale has two quarters, three dimes, two pennies, and a nickel. What is his total amount in change?

Accepted Answer

87 cents

Question 13

What is another name for the zero line of longitude that runs through Greenwich, England?

Accepted Answer

Prime Meridian

Question 14

What is a deep narrow valley with steep sides called?

Accepted Answer

Canyon

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