Middle school quiz bowl

Question 1

What is the name of the ocean on the West coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pacific

Question 2

Which war was fought between the Northern and Southern regions of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Civil War

Question 3

How long does it take for light to reach Earth from the sun?

Accepted Answer

8 minutes, 20 seconds

Question 4

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 5

Which of these states is not part of the Four Corners?

Accepted Answer

Nevada

Question 6

In what year did the first American set foot on the moon?

Accepted Answer

1969

Question 7

The Earth is made up of how many continents?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 8

What is the largest animal living today?

Accepted Answer

Blue Whale

Question 9

How many muscles are in the human body?

Accepted Answer

640

Question 10

Who was the first American to step foot on the moon?

Accepted Answer

Neil Armstrong

Question 11

How many inches long is a yardstick?

Accepted Answer

36

Question 12

What is the first color of the rainbow?

Accepted Answer

Red

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