** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
6. It is theorized that Mars formerly had a much denser atmosphere
and even had oceans. However, about 4,000,000,000 years ago
Mars lost something, and since then the solar wind has eroded
the oceans and much of the atmosphere. What did Mars lose?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
C2. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14 was a holiday to honor which
goddess?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
* F. Born on February 14
F1. She was born 1960-02-14 in Los Angeles, California, and
raised in British Columbia. Her birth name was Margaret
Elizabeth Chan. She """is""" an actress with major roles in
"The Big Chill" and "Agnes of God". Name her.
** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
8. """Currently""" the International Astronomical Union has
accorded 5 bodies in the solar system the status of dwarf planet.
Pluto is the largest and best-known. Name any of the other four.
*Note*: Only the 2012 answer will be accepted.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* A. My Last Name is Valentine.
A1. This actress """is""" best known for her role as a
high-school teacher in the 1970s TV series "Room 222".
Name her.
A2. In the 1983 movie "Trading Places", a snobbish investor and
a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as
part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Eddie Murphy
played the con artist; what was his character's *name*
in the film?
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
B2. One of those gangs was the South Side Italian gang, led by
Al Capone; the other was the North Side Irish gang, led
by who?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
D2. On 1939-02-14, the German Reich launched the largest
battleship ever commissioned to that date. It sank the
pride of the British fleet, the HMS Hood, in the Battle of
the Denmark Strait in May 1941, but was itself sunk by the
British Royal Navy in September. Name the German battleship.
* E. Aphrodisiacs
E1. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas
Culpepper, wrote that food "stirs up lust in man and woman".
In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses
of this sexy-looking veggie at their prenuptial dinners.
Apparently for a good reason: it is a great source of
potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6,
and C. The folic acid is said to boost histamine production
necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Name it.
E2. Just by looking at the shape of this veggie, you will see
the reason why it was associated with sexuality. The Aztecs
called the tree it grows on the "testicle tree": they thought
the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled testicles.
The Catholic priests in Spain found this fruit so obscenely
sexual that they forbade it. On the other side, it is
rich with folic acid, vitamin B6, and potassium. It is
also said to boost the immune system. Name it.
* F. Born on February 14
F1. She was born 1960-02-14 in Los Angeles, California, and
raised in British Columbia. Her birth name was Margaret
Elizabeth Chan. She """is""" an actress with major roles in
"The Big Chill" and "Agnes of God". Name her.
F2. Born 1945-02-14 in New York City, he """is""" an actor/dancer
with major roles in "White Nights" and "Tap". Name him.
** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
6. It is theorized that Mars formerly had a much denser atmosphere
and even had oceans. However, about 4,000,000,000 years ago
Mars lost something, and since then the solar wind has eroded
the oceans and much of the atmosphere. What did Mars lose?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
8. """Currently""" the International Astronomical Union has
accorded 5 bodies in the solar system the status of dwarf planet.
Pluto is the largest and best-known. Name any of the other four.
*Note*: Only the 2012 answer will be accepted.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
C2. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14 was a holiday to honor which
goddess?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
D2. On 1939-02-14, the German Reich launched the largest
battleship ever commissioned to that date. It sank the
pride of the British fleet, the HMS Hood, in the Battle of
the Denmark Strait in May 1941, but was itself sunk by the
British Royal Navy in September. Name the German battleship.
* E. Aphrodisiacs
E1. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas
Culpepper, wrote that food "stirs up lust in man and woman".
In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses
of this sexy-looking veggie at their prenuptial dinners.
Apparently for a good reason: it is a great source of
potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6,
and C. The folic acid is said to boost histamine production
necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Name it.
* F. Born on February 14
F2. Born 1945-02-14 in New York City, he """is""" an actor/dancer
with major roles in "White Nights" and "Tap". Name him.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-02-13,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of Footloose and Firkin Free, 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*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
Answers may repeat.
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
6. It is theorized that Mars formerly had a much denser atmosphere
and even had oceans. However, about 4,000,000,000 years ago
Mars lost something, and since then the solar wind has eroded
the oceans and much of the atmosphere. What did Mars lose?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
8. """Currently""" the International Astronomical Union has
accorded 5 bodies in the solar system the status of dwarf planet.
Pluto is the largest and best-known. Name any of the other four.
*Note*: Only the 2012 answer will be accepted.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* A. My Last Name is Valentine.
Obviously, first names are required on this one.
A1. This actress """is""" best known for her role as a
high-school teacher in the 1970s TV series "Room 222".
Name her.
A2. In the 1983 movie "Trading Places", a snobbish investor and
a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as
part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Eddie Murphy
played the con artist; what was his character's *name*
in the film?
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
B2. One of those gangs was the South Side Italian gang, led by
Al Capone; the other was the North Side Irish gang, led
by who?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
C2. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14 was a holiday to honor which
goddess?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
D2. On 1939-02-14, the German Reich launched the largest
battleship ever commissioned to that date. It sank the
pride of the British fleet, the HMS Hood, in the Battle of
the Denmark Strait in May 1941, but was itself sunk by the
British Royal Navy in September. Name the German battleship.
* E. Aphrodisiacs
E1. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas
Culpepper, wrote that food "stirs up lust in man and woman".
In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses
of this sexy-looking veggie at their prenuptial dinners.
Apparently for a good reason: it is a great source of
potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6,
and C. The folic acid is said to boost histamine production
necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Name it.
E2. Just by looking at the shape of this veggie, you will see
the reason why it was associated with sexuality. The Aztecs
called the tree it grows on the "testicle tree": they thought
the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled testicles.
The Catholic priests in Spain found this fruit so obscenely
sexual that they forbade it. On the other side, it is
rich with folic acid, vitamin B6, and potassium. It is
also said to boost the immune system. Name it.
* F. Born on February 14
F1. She was born 1960-02-14 in Los Angeles, California, and
raised in British Columbia. Her birth name was Margaret
Elizabeth Chan. She """is""" an actress with major roles in
"The Big Chill" and "Agnes of God". Name her.
F2. Born 1945-02-14 in New York City, he """is""" an actor/dancer
with major roles in "White Nights" and "Tap". Name him.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-02-13,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of Footloose and Firkin Free, 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*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
Answers may repeat.
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
6. It is theorized that Mars formerly had a much denser atmosphere
and even had oceans. However, about 4,000,000,000 years ago
Mars lost something, and since then the solar wind has eroded
the oceans and much of the atmosphere. What did Mars lose?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
8. """Currently""" the International Astronomical Union has
accorded 5 bodies in the solar system the status of dwarf planet.
Pluto is the largest and best-known. Name any of the other four.
*Note*: Only the 2012 answer will be accepted.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* A. My Last Name is Valentine.
Obviously, first names are required on this one.
A1. This actress """is""" best known for her role as a
high-school teacher in the 1970s TV series "Room 222".
Name her.
A2. In the 1983 movie "Trading Places", a snobbish investor and
a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as
part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Eddie Murphy
played the con artist; what was his character's *name*
in the film?
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
B2. One of those gangs was the South Side Italian gang, led by
Al Capone; the other was the North Side Irish gang, led
by who?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
C2. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14 was a holiday to honor which
goddess?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
D2. On 1939-02-14, the German Reich launched the largest
battleship ever commissioned to that date. It sank the
pride of the British fleet, the HMS Hood, in the Battle of
the Denmark Strait in May 1941, but was itself sunk by the
British Royal Navy in September. Name the German battleship.
* E. Aphrodisiacs
E1. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas
Culpepper, wrote that food "stirs up lust in man and woman".
In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses
of this sexy-looking veggie at their prenuptial dinners.
Apparently for a good reason: it is a great source of
potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6,
and C. The folic acid is said to boost histamine production
necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Name it.
E2. Just by looking at the shape of this veggie, you will see
the reason why it was associated with sexuality. The Aztecs
called the tree it grows on the "testicle tree": they thought
the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled testicles.
The Catholic priests in Spain found this fruit so obscenely
sexual that they forbade it. On the other side, it is
rich with folic acid, vitamin B6, and potassium. It is
also said to boost the immune system. Name it.
* F. Born on February 14
F1. She was born 1960-02-14 in Los Angeles, California, and
raised in British Columbia. Her birth name was Margaret
Elizabeth Chan. She """is""" an actress with major roles in
"The Big Chill" and "Agnes of God". Name her.
F2. Born 1945-02-14 in New York City, he """is""" an actor/dancer
with major roles in "White Nights" and "Tap". Name him.
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** Game 4, Round 9 - Science - The Solar System
Answers may repeat.
1. Which planet takes the least time to complete one rotation on
its axis, just under 10 hours?
2. Provided that their eccentricity is greater than 0 and less
than 1, the orbits of heavenly bodies must have what specific
geometric shape?
3. This moon of Jupiter is the largest moon in the solar system.
Name it.
4. Which planet shows the most flattening? That is, the highest
ratio of the equatorial to the polar diameter.
5. Mars has a thin atmosphere, 95% of which consists of what gas?
6. It is theorized that Mars formerly had a much denser atmosphere
and even had oceans. However, about 4,000,000,000 years ago
Mars lost something, and since then the solar wind has eroded
the oceans and much of the atmosphere. What did Mars lose?
7. Uranus """has 27 known""" natural satellites. The names for
these moons have been chosen from characters from the works of
two writers. Name *either*.
8. """Currently""" the International Astronomical Union has
accorded 5 bodies in the solar system the status of dwarf planet.
Pluto is the largest and best-known. Name any of the other four.
*Note*: Only the 2012 answer will be accepted.
9. Name this largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, whose diameter
is over 50% of Pluto's. The name is from a character in Greek
mythology who has an association with Pluto.
10. In 1675, an Italian astronomer determined that Saturn's ring
was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them;
the largest of these gaps was later named after him. What was
his name?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - "Be My Valentine"
* A. My Last Name is Valentine.
Obviously, first names are required on this one.
A1. This actress """is""" best known for her role as a
high-school teacher in the 1970s TV series "Room 222".
Name her.
A2. In the 1983 movie "Trading Places", a snobbish investor and
a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as
part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Eddie Murphy
played the con artist; what was his character's *name*
in the film?
* B. Valentine's Day Massacre
B1. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is the name given to the
mass murder of 7 mob associates as part of a Prohibition-era
conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago...
in what year, within 1?
B2. One of those gangs was the South Side Italian gang, led by
Al Capone; the other was the North Side Irish gang, led
by who?
* C. St. Valentine
C1. St. Valentine was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to
give up Christianity. He died on February 14 -- in *what
year*, within 50?
C2. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14 was a holiday to honor which
goddess?
* D. It Happened on February 14
D1. What US state became the 48th state of the union on
1912-02-14?
D2. On 1939-02-14, the German Reich launched the largest
battleship ever commissioned to that date. It sank the
pride of the British fleet, the HMS Hood, in the Battle of
the Denmark Strait in May 1941, but was itself sunk by the
British Royal Navy in September. Name the German battleship.
* E. Aphrodisiacs
E1. An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas
Culpepper, wrote that food "stirs up lust in man and woman".
In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses
of this sexy-looking veggie at their prenuptial dinners.
Apparently for a good reason: it is a great source of
potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B6,
and C. The folic acid is said to boost histamine production
necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Name it.
E2. Just by looking at the shape of this veggie, you will see
the reason why it was associated with sexuality. The Aztecs
called the tree it grows on the "testicle tree": they thought
the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled testicles.
The Catholic priests in Spain found this fruit so obscenely
sexual that they forbade it. On the other side, it is
rich with folic acid, vitamin B6, and potassium. It is
also said to boost the immune system. Name it.
* F. Born on February 14
F1. She was born 1960-02-14 in Los Angeles, California, and
raised in British Columbia. Her birth name was Margaret
Elizabeth Chan. She """is""" an actress with major roles in
"The Big Chill" and "Agnes of God". Name her.
F2. Born 1945-02-14 in New York City, he """is""" an actor/dancer
with major roles in "White Nights" and "Tap". Name him.
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