Quiz Bowl #1

Name the South American river that contains the largest volume of water in the world.

To what familiar fruit is the plantain similar?

What is the symbol for milliliters?

What instrument is used to measure mass?

Who invented the telephone

In science, which element's symbol is "O"?

Name the planet in our solar system that is closest to the sun.

Which sea is the saltiest natural lake and is also at the lowest elevation in the world?

Identify the type of simple machine that consists of a rope and wheel.

Who invented the successful flying airplane?

What weather phenomenon causes more deaths in the U.S. annually than any other except lightning?

What force acts upon an object to slow it down, or stop its motion?

What gas makes up the majority of our atmosphere?

Who invented the telegraph?

What is the meaning of the prefix "kilo"?