* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Name the Element
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-07-23,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of What She Said and/or of Smith & Guessin', but have
been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or edited by me.
I will reveal the correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 9 - Science
* Where is it?
Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ)
would you find...
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
In each case, give the common chemical name for the molecules shown.
We will *not* accept systematic names such as ethyne.
7. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/7.png>
8. This one <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/8.png> is very
similar to the heme molecule found in blood, but has a magnesium
atom instead of iron at the center.
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Fossils
10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was
hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number
of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall
he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's
most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this
area called?
11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species
of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed
outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species?
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named? <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist.
We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry.
You name the *elements*.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different
works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them.
A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited
with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey
to Colchis. What story is this?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
B3. One type of volcanic eruption occurs above ground along long
trenches instead of a single point or cone, and is found
where divergent plate tectonics occurs. Name this type
of eruption.
* C. Sudden Impact
In each case, we give you the name and photo of a meteor crater
together with its dimensions and age; and you just name the
*country* where it's located.
C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer
Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old.
C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe
Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old.
C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep
Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old.
* D. Army Infantry Formations
Answer these questions about standard unit hierarchies common
to the Canadian and US infantry. In each case we name the next
smaller and next larger unit, and you name the one in the middle,
as specified.
D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together
form a company.
D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a regiment.
D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a division.
* E. Dave Broadfoot Characters
E1. Dave often played a slow-witted hockey goon. What was that
character's name? (First and last name needed.)
E2. Another of his famous characters was a member of the RCMP.
Who was this character? We need his rank and surname.
E3. His self-named political character was "MP the Honourable
David J. Broadfoot". Give *either* the riding he
represented, *or* the party he was leader of.
* F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better
"""To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball
who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after
their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date
of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in
the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players.
*Note*: I have not been able to find newer information to update
this triple with. There may now be more than 3 players who have
done it, but please just identify the players asked about.
F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San
Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and
1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24.
F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies
in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e
has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different
positions, more than any other player.
F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961,
1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career
All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield
and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
non-resident pedant
My text in this article is in the public domain.
** Final, Round 9 - Science
* Where is it?
Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ)
would you find...
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Fossils
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named? <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist.
We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry.
You name the *elements*.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different
works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them.
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
* F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better
"""To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball
who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after
their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date
of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in
the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players.
F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San
Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and
1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24.
F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies
in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e
has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different
positions, more than any other player.
F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961,
1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career
All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield
and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630.
** Final, Round 9 - Science
* Where is it?
Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ)
would you find...
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
In each case, give the common chemical name for the molecules shown.
We will *not* accept systematic names such as ethyne.
7. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/7.png>
8. This one <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/8.png> is very
similar to the heme molecule found in blood, but has a magnesium
atom instead of iron at the center.
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Fossils
10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was
hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number
of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall
he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's
most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this
area called?
11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species
of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed
outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species?
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named?
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist.
We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry.
You name the *elements*.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different
works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them.
A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited
with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey
to Colchis. What story is this?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
B3. One type of volcanic eruption occurs above ground along long
trenches instead of a single point or cone, and is found
where divergent plate tectonics occurs. Name this type
of eruption.
* C. Sudden Impact
In each case, we give you the name and photo of a meteor crater
together with its dimensions and age; and you just name the
*country* where it's located.
C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer
Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old.
C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe
Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old.
C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep
Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old.
* D. Army Infantry Formations
Answer these questions about standard unit hierarchies common
to the Canadian and US infantry. In each case we name the next
smaller and next larger unit, and you name the one in the middle,
as specified.
D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together
form a company.
D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a regiment.
D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a division.
* E. Dave Broadfoot Characters
E1. Dave often played a slow-witted hockey goon. What was that
character's name? (First and last name needed.)
E2. Another of his famous characters was a member of the RCMP.
Who was this character? We need his rank and surname.
E3. His self-named political character was "MP the Honourable
David J. Broadfoot". Give *either* the riding he
represented, *or* the party he was leader of.
* F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better
"""To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball
who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after
their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date
of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in
the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players.
*Note*: I have not been able to find newer information to update
this triple with. There may now be more than 3 players who have
done it, but please just identify the players asked about.
F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San
Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and
1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24.
F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies
in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e
has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different
positions, more than any other player.
F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961,
1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career
All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield
and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630.
gilgamesh [how many of you know this because of the star trek: the next generation episode 'darmok']
** Final, Round 9 - Science
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Fossils
10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was
hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number
of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall
he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's
most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this
area called?
11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species
of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed
outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species?
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named?
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited
with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey
to Colchis. What story is this?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700?C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
* C. Sudden Impact
C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer
Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old.
C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe
Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old.
C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep
Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old.
* D. Army Infantry Formations
D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together
form a company.
D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a regiment.
D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a division.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-07-23,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 9 - Science
* Where is it?
Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ)
would you find...
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
In each case, give the common chemical name for the molecules shown.
We will *not* accept systematic names such as ethyne.
7. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/7.png>
8. This one <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/8.png> is very
similar to the heme molecule found in blood, but has a magnesium
atom instead of iron at the center.
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Fossils
10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was
hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number
of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall
he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's
most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this
area called?
11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species
of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed
outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species?
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named?
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist.
We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry.
You name the *elements*.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different
works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them.
A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited
with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey
to Colchis. What story is this?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
B3. One type of volcanic eruption occurs above ground along long
trenches instead of a single point or cone, and is found
where divergent plate tectonics occurs. Name this type
of eruption.
* C. Sudden Impact
In each case, we give you the name and photo of a meteor crater
together with its dimensions and age; and you just name the
*country* where it's located.
C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer
Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old.
C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe
Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old.
C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep
Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old.
* D. Army Infantry Formations
Answer these questions about standard unit hierarchies common
to the Canadian and US infantry. In each case we name the next
smaller and next larger unit, and you name the one in the middle,
as specified.
D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together
form a company.
D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a regiment.
D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a division.
* E. Dave Broadfoot Characters
E1. Dave often played a slow-witted hockey goon. What was that
character's name? (First and last name needed.)
E2. Another of his famous characters was a member of the RCMP.
Who was this character? We need his rank and surname.
E3. His self-named political character was "MP the Honourable
David J. Broadfoot". Give *either* the riding he
represented, *or* the party he was leader of.
* F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better
"""To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball
who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after
their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date
of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in
the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players.
*Note*: I have not been able to find newer information to update
this triple with. There may now be more than 3 players who have
done it, but please just identify the players asked about.
F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San
Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and
1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24.
F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies
in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e
has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different
positions, more than any other player.
F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961,
1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career
All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield
and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-07-23,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of What She Said and/or of Smith & Guessin', but have
been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or edited by me.
I will reveal the correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 9 - Science
* Where is it?
Where in the human body (if applicable, give the specific organ)
would you find...
1. The islets of Langerhans?
2. The sacrum?
3. The proximal phalanges?
* Name the SI Derived Unit
Name these units in the Système International, the modern metric
system.
4. What is the SI unit for illuminance, which measures luminous
flux per unit area? It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
5. What is the SI unit for magnetic flux? It represents the average
strength of the magnetic field generated from a surface by
varying electrical current through it. It is equal to the flux
that, linking a circuit of one turn, would produce in it an
electromotive force of 1 volt if reduced to zero at a uniform
rate in 1 second.
6. What is the SI unit for radioactivity, or more precisely
"activity referred to a radionuclide", corresponding to the
decay on average of one nucleus per second?
* Molecular Monikers
In each case, give the common chemical name for the molecules shown.
We will *not* accept systematic names such as ethyne.
7. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/7.png>
8. This one <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/8.png> is very
similar to the heme molecule found in blood, but has a magnesium
atom instead of iron at the center.
9. No hint. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/chem/9.png>
* Fossils
10. Charles Walcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, was
hiking in the Canadian Rockies when he noticed a large number
of fossils on the trail. High above him on the cliff wall
he discovered a patch which would become one of the world's
most important and celebrated fossil fields. What is this
area called?
11. This <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/11.jpg> species
of tree is considered a living fossil: it has not changed
outwardly in 270,000,000 years. What species?
12. Found in Germany, this small fossil (note the scale
showing inches and centimeters) is arguably the most
famous fossil in the world. What was this species named?
<http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/fossil/12.jpg>
* Name the Element
Each of these elements was named after an eminent scientist.
We show their photos and the element's Periodic Table entry.
You name the *elements*.
13. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/13.jpg
14. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/14.jpg
15. http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-9/elem/15.jpg
** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round
* A. Ancient Literature
A1. The oldest known epic story tells the tale of the King of
Uruk in Mesopotamia, and his travels with his sidekick
Enkidu. Fragments of the story exist from 2150 BC. What
is this story?
A2. For the period of the 8th to 6th century BC, four different
works ascribed to Hesiod survive. Name any one of them.
A3. Apollonius of Rhodes, of the 3rd century BC, is credited
with a popular epic of Greek mythology involving a journey
to Colchis. What story is this?
* B. Volcanic Activity
B1. Experts estimate that 85% of Earth's volcanic activity
occurs in a hard-to-observe area. What area?
B2. This moon of Jupiter is considered the most volcanically
active body in our solar system, showing magma temperatures
of up to 1,700°C, with so many eruptions that they are
constantly resurfacing it. Name the moon.
B3. One type of volcanic eruption occurs above ground along long
trenches instead of a single point or cone, and is found
where divergent plate tectonics occurs. Name this type
of eruption.
* C. Sudden Impact
In each case, we give you the name and photo of a meteor crater
together with its dimensions and age; and you just name the
*country* where it's located.
C1. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/1.jpg> Barringer
Crater, 1.2 km wide, 175 m deep, 50,000 years old.
C2. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/2.jpg> Wolfe
Creek Crater, 880 m wide, 60 m deep, 300,000 years old.
C3. <http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/impact/3.jpg> Deep
Bay Crater, 13 km wide, 220 m deep, 99,000,000 years old.
* D. Army Infantry Formations
Answer these questions about standard unit hierarchies common
to the Canadian and US infantry. In each case we name the next
smaller and next larger unit, and you name the one in the middle,
as specified.
D1. 3 squads form this type of unit, of which 3 or more together
form a company.
D2. 3 or more companies form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a regiment.
D3. 3 or more regiments form this type of unit, of which 2 or
more together form a division.
* E. Dave Broadfoot Characters
E1. Dave often played a slow-witted hockey goon. What was that
character's name? (First and last name needed.)
E2. Another of his famous characters was a member of the RCMP.
Who was this character? We need his rank and surname.
E3. His self-named political character was "MP the Honourable
David J. Broadfoot". Give *either* the riding he
represented, *or* the party he was leader of.
* F. Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better
"""To date, there are 3""" players from Major League Baseball
who have each played in All-Star Games in 3 different years after
their 40th birthday. (Based on the actual game date, not the date
of voting.) Dates given refer to these specific appearances in
the name, not to any earlier ones. Name the respective players.
*Note*: I have not been able to find newer information to update
this triple with. There may now be more than 3 players who have
done it, but please just identify the players asked about.
F1. This popular slugger and center fielder represented the San
Francisco Giants in 1971, and the New York Mets in 1972 and
1973. He is tied for career all-star game appearances at 24.
F2. This popular hitter represented the Philadelphia Phillies
in 1981 and 1982, and the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. He e
has been voted to the All-Star Game playing 5 different
positions, more than any other player.
F3. This player represented the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961,
1962, and 1963. He is tied with <answer F1> for career
All-Star Game appearances at 24. He played both outfield
and first base and is the 4th all-time hit leader with 3,630.
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