Scholastic Bowl Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

MATHEMATICS (General Mathematics) COMPUTATION 15 is 125 percent of what number? correct answer: ANSWER: 12 SCIENCE (Earth Science) Derived the Latin word for "mist," this type of astronomical cloud is often the result of star beginning to form or the end to a star's cycle. What is this term, beginning with an "n," that describes a diffused mass of interstellar dust or gas visible as luminous patches of darkness? correct answer: ANSWER: nebula MISCELLANEOUS (Industrial Arts) This term is used to describe the floor covering, either sheet or tile, which is made from wood flour, ground cork, and pine rosin. The finest type of this flooring is referred to as "inlaid." What is the name of this covering that is often seen in the kitchen or bathroom? correct answer: ANSWER: linoleum SOCIAL STUDIES (Current Events) Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has urged voters to judge his qualifications for the presidency on his accomplishments and not his religion. With what religious denomination are Mitt Romney, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Utah Senator Orin Hatch affiliated? correct answer: ANSWER: Mormon (accept The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) LANGUAGE ARTS (Grammar) Identify the word that is modified by the adverb in the following sentence. A poll of local fans favors the home team overwhelmingly. correct answer: ANSWER: favors MATHEMATICS (Geometry) COMPUTATION Give your answer to the following question in units of square feet. Find the area of a rectangle that is 6 yards long and 21/2 feet wide. correct answer: ANSWER: 45 square feet SCIENCE (Earth Science) This Jovian planet was named for the Roman god of farming and is over 95 times more massive than the Earth. It is primarily surrounded by a layer of hydrogen and helium, making it the second largest gas giant in our Solar System. What is the name of this sixth planet from the Sun that prominently displays a set of nine continuous rings encircling its surface? correct answer: ANSWER: Saturn FINE ARTS (Music) A classical symphonic work is often divided into three or four of these self-contained sections. They generally differ from in each other in tempo, tone, and length. What is the name of this musical division that separates portions of a symphony? correct answer: ANSWER: movement SOCIAL STUDIES (Geography)