5th Grade Clover Bowl Questions 1 Q: What are defined as minor planets occuring in the inner Solar System? A: Asteroids 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 2 Q: At what temperature does water boil? A: degrees Celsius 3 Q: Earth is located in what galaxy? A: The Milky Way 4 Q: What is different about leap year than a common year? A: It has an extra day. 5 Q: A force of attraction between objects due to their mass is known as what? A: Gravity 6 Q: What phase must the moon be in in order for a solar eclipse to occur? A: New Moon 7 Q: What happens when the moon passes directly behind the earth in its shadow? A: Lunar Eclipse Totality (Pronounced TOE-TAL- 8 Q: What is the area called where the sun is completely blacked out by the moon during an eclipse? A: UH-TEE) What state of matter would you have if all of the atoms are well seperated with no regular 9 Q: arrangement? A: A Gas 10 Q: In terms of the lunar cycle what does the term waning mean? A: Moving away from the sun 11 Q: What natural phenomenon is responsible for the Hawaiian Islands? A: Volcano Eruption 12 Q: What object has the strongest gravitational pull in our solar system? A: The Sun

13 Q: What is the process that results in a substance changing its state from a solid to a liquid? A: Melting 14 Q: What is the largest planet in earth's solar system? A: Jupiter 15 Q: How long does it take the earth to make one complete rotation? A: 1 day or 24 hours 16 Q: What is defined as the movement of the Earth around the Sun? A: Revolution 17 Q: What causes a "blood moon?" A: Lunar Eclipse 18 Q: The Autumnal Equinox marks the first day of what season? A: Fall What state of matter would you have if all of the atoms vibrate but generally do not move from 19 Q: place to place? A: A Solid 20 Q: Which phase of the moon is characterised by a completely illuminated disc? A: Full Moon 21 Q: What happens when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth? A: Solar Eclipse 22 Q: What is the official name of the Red Planet? A: Mars 23 Q: The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid is know as its what? A: Melting Point Winter Solstice (Pronounced SOUL-STUS) 24 Q: What day would be the shortest day in terms of sunlight in the northern hemisphere? A: (December 21) Barometer (pronounced BA-ROM- 25 Q: What instrument is used to determine the atmospheric pressure? A: UH-TER) 26 Q: What state of matter has a fixed volume and shape? A: Solid 27 Q: What states of matter assume the shape of their container? A: Gas and Liquid 28 Q: What are the ridges on a screw called? A: Threads What is a machine which has one wide end and tapers to a thin edge that can be used to separate 29 Q: two objects? A: A wedge 30 Q: What are the three states of matter? A: Solid, Liquid, Gas 31 Q: A person becoming tan in the summer is a good example of what kind of trait? A: An Environmental Trait 32 Q: What is the changing of water from liquid to a gas? A: Evaporation 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 33 Q: At what temperature does water freeze A: 0 degrees Celsius

34 Q: What machine can be desribed as a rigid beam being pivoted at a fixed hinge or fulcrum? A: Lever 35 Q: What is another term for the North Star? A: Polaris

36 Q: An ecological area inhabitated by a particular species of animal or plant is said to be its what? A: Habitat

37 Q: Who was FDR? A: President Franklin Roosevelt 38 Q: What is the highest ranking elected official in ? A: The Governor Legislative, Executive, and 39 Q: What are the three branches of Tennessee state government? A: Judicial Aldolpho Birch (pronounced AL 40 Q: Who was the first African American to serve as Chief Justice of the ? A: DOLL FO)

41 Q: The Temperance movement in America around the turn of the 20th century was seeking what? A: Prohibition (PRO-UH-BISH-UN) 42 Q: In Tennessee, the capitol city in each county is called what? A: The County Seat

43 Q: How many votes do you need to pass a bill on the floor of the Tennessee State Senate? A: 17 Secession (pronounced SUH 44 Q: What term was used to describe Tennessee leaving the Union in 1861? A: SES SHUN) 45 Q: What city serves as Tennessee's state capitol? A: Nashville 46 Q: Who was the first Governor to be elected to two consecutive 4 year terms? A: Lamar Alexander

47 Q: Who became the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court? A: Janice Holder What Tennessee government official is charged with auditing State and local governments 48 Q: concerning spending and budgets? A: State Comptroller

Andrew Johnson (under Lincoln) 49 Q: Name the two Tennesseans who have become Vice-President of the United States? A: Albert Gore, Jr. (under Clinton) What was the basic reason behind the Anti-Trust Laws in America around the turn of the 20th To promote fair competition 50 Q: Century? A: especially for consumers 51 Q: What was FDR's New Deal policies a direct response to? A: The Great Depression 52 Q: What state was admitted to the union during the Compromise of 1850? A: California 53 Q: What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race or color? A: The 15th Amendment

54 Q: According to Harry Burn whose advice did he follow in voting for the 19th Amendment? A: His Mother

55 Q: What New Deal legislation established a permanent system of universal retirement pensions? A: The Social Security Act The Department of 56 Q: What department of state government builds highways? A: Transportation 57 Q: What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed equal protection under the law? A: The 14 Amendment 58 Q: What is the term of office for a Tennessee State Senator? A: Four (4) years 59 Q: What department of state government collects taxes? A: The Department of Revenue

60 Q: What Amendment to the US Constitution prohibited the production and sale of alcohol? A: The 18 Amendment

61 Q: What President created the Authority? A: President Franklin Roosevelt

The Metropolitan Government of 62 Q: What is the largest metropolitan government in Tennessee? A: Davidson County (Nashville)

63 Q: What is the highest court in Tennessee? A: The Tennessee Supreme Court 64 Q: How many justices serve on the Tennessee State Supreme Court? A: 5 65 Q: In Tennessee's counties, what official has the duty of collecting taxes? A: Trustee Who was the member of the Tennessee Legislature who cast the decisive vote which allowed 66 Q: Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment? A: Harry Burn 67 Q: How many cc's are in one milliliter? A: one 68 Q: What Tennessee county is the only one named for a river? A: Obion County Pickett County (4,945) [Also only county to have less than 5,000 69 Q: What is the smallest county in the state according to population? A: people] 70 Q: What person's likeness appears on the U.S. nickel? A: Thomas Jefferson 71 Q: The city of Jackson is located in which Grand Division of Tennessee? A: West If a store sets a price of an item and everybody seems to want the item, you would expect the price Go up (due to supply and 72 Q: of the item to do what? A: demand) 73 Q: What is also known as putting money back to pay for something in the future? A: Saving “Under God” (added to the 74 Q: What two words were the last to be added to the Pledge of Allegiance? A: pledge in 1954) Grainger County (East 75 Q: Name the only county in Tennessee named for a woman? A: Tennessee) 76 Q: In what town is State University located? A: Murfreesboro 77 Q: What person's likeness appears on the U.S. ten dollar bill? A: Alexander Hamilton

78 Q: In what Tennessee "secret city" were parts of the atomic bomb built during World War II? A: Oak Ridge 79 Q: How many inches are in a yard? A: 36 inches 80 Q: The city of Chattanooga lies in what Time Zone? A: Eastern Time Zone

81 Q: Spell Chattanooga. A: Capital "C" h a t t a n o o g a Always thank the host or 82 Q: What should be the last thing you do before leaving a social occasion? A: hostess 83 Q: What university in Tennessee was originally known as Grant University? A: UT Chattanooga 84 Q: In what county would you find the geographic center of Tennessee? A: Rutherford County Altamont (County Seat of Grundy 85 Q: What is the smallest county seat in Tennessee? A: County) Dickson County (located in 86 Q: Which county in Tennessee has the oldest courthouse still in use? A: Charlotte built in 1832) 87 Q: What university in Tennessee was originally known as Dixie College? A: Tennessee Tech University 88 Q: The American flag should be displayed where on a stage or platform? A: The Speaker’s Right 89 Q: The National Storytelling Festival is held each year in what Tennessee town? A: Jonesborough People who live out in the country where there is no organized town are said to live in what type 90 Q: area? A: Rural 91 Q: What is the Tennessee state rock? A: Limestone University of Memphis from 92 Q: What state university in Tennessee changed its name in 1994? A: Memphis State University 93 Q: How many quarts of strawberries are in one peck? A: 8 94 Q: The city of Memphis is located in which Grand Division of Tennessee? A: West 95 Q: Thank you notes should be mailed within how many weeks of the event? A: Two weeks

96 Q: What is our most recognized national symbol appearing on all national seals and emblems? A: The American Bald Eagle 97 Q: If you leave Nashville, and travel due north, what state will be the first one you enter? A: Kentucky 98 Q: Where should you place your napkin when you sit down to eat? A: Across your lap 99 Q: Which state produces the most cotton? A: Texas (The Cotton Bowl!) 100 Q: What is Tennessee's state bird? A: The Mockingbird 101 Q: What is the Tennessee State Flower? A: The Iris

102 Q: Jersey, Holstein, and Brown Swiss are breeds associated with what species of animal? A: Dairy Cattle What is the name of the stomach in cows, sheep and goats that is responsible for them being able 103 Q: to eat and live on hay and grasses? A: Rumen The LaMancha (pronounced La Mon Cha), the Nubian (New Bee IN), and the Toggenburg are 104 Q: breeds associated with what species of animal? A: Goat 105 Q: Standardbred, Hackney, and Shire are breeds associated with what species of animal? A: Horses

106 Q: What farm group not only serves as an insurance agency, but also a nationwide farm lobby? A: Farm Bureau 107 Q: What is the most common grass found in Tennessee? A: Fescue 108 Q: What soils are a mixture of clay, silt, and sand making them easy to cultivate? A: Loams or Loamy Soils Tennessee Cattleman's 109 Q: What does the agriculture term TCA stand for? A: Association

110 Q: Which state produces the most milk? A: Wisconsin (America's Dairyland!) 111 Q: A male sheep of any age is called a what? A: Ram

112 Q: What is the term used to describe the last possible date a particular area can expect a killing frost? A: Frost free date 113 Q: Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture is an important part of what university? A: The University of Tennessee The Californian, the Netherland Dwarf, and the Mini Rex are breeds associated with what species 114 Q: of animal? A: Rabbit 115 Q: Name my AG Career: I maintain trees and shrubs by trimming and pruning them. A: Arborist (R-BOAR-IST) 116 Q: What abundant resource in Tennessee makes beef cattle production profitable? A: Pasture 117 Q: What is the official sport fish of Tennessee? A: Largemouth bass 118 Q: Name my AG Career: I design new equipment to be used in farming and agriculture? A: AG. Engineer 119 Q: How much milk will the average dairy cow give in a day? A: Seven Gallons 120 Q: What state produces the most corn? A: Iowa 121 Q: Hogs produce what kind of meat? A: Pork 122 Q: Sheep produce what kind of meat? A: Lamb or mutton 123 Q: A plant that sprouts as a single leaf is called? A: Monocot

124 Q: What is the proper color name for a brown horse with black colored legs, mane and tail? A: Bay 125 Q: How is the majority of livestock sold in the United States? A: Public Auction 126 Q: A baby goat is called a what? A: Kid 127 Q: What is the term for a male horse? A: Stallion 128 Q: What is the term for a male hog? A: Boar

129 Q: Name my AG Career: I study plants and the numerous ways they can be cultivated and utilized. A: Agronomist 130 Q: A male chicken is called a what? A: Rooster 131 Q: What is the most fertile part of the soil? A: Topsoil

132 Q: What is the Tennessee state amphibian? A: Tennessee Cave Salamander 133 Q: When measuring a horse, how many inches are in a hand? A: Four Cooperation between Federal, 134 Q: Why is UT Extension called the Cooperative Extension Service? A: State, and County governments 135 Q: 4-H members pledge their hearts to what? A: Greater Loyalty 136 Q: 4-H members pledge their heads to what? A: Clearer Thinking

137 Q: Any person, other than an agent, who works with 4-H members in any capacity is called a what? A: A 4-H Volunteer Leader An extemperaneous speech should last no more than how many minutes? (Pronounced X-TEMP- 138 Q: POUR-RAIN-EE-US) A: 2 minutes

139 Q: State 4-H winners in Leadership, Citizenship, and Public Speaking are crowned at what 4-H event? A: Tennessee 4-H Congress The Secretary (although this is 140 Q: Which 4-H officer has the duty of checking the roll? A: often done silently) 141 Q: In what city does Tennessee 4-H Congress take place? A: Nashville 142 Q: What is the reference date used in 4-H for grade? A: Jan. 1st of current year 143 Q: What are the 4-H colors? A: Green and White 144 Q: What is the 4-H slogan? A: Learn by Doing 145 Q: In what grade is 4-H first offered? A: 4th Grade 146 Q: In which 4-H contest would you actually show someone how to do something? A: Demonstrations 147 Q: 4-H members pledge their health to what? A: Better Living 148 Q: Which 4-H officer's main duty is the writing of the minutes? A: The Secretary 149 Q: This is the smallest 4-H project, although this fact may "bug" some people. A: Entomology 150 Q: What does it cost to join 4-H in Tennessee? A: Absolutely nothing! 151 Q: What is the 4-H Emblem? A: A Four-Leaf Clover

Food Preservation (in 1912) (now 152 Q: Which 4-H project is generally considered to be the first one organized in Tennessee? A: part Food Science project) Milk or Dairy Products (as part of 153 Q: 4-H members celebrate what product each June? A: June Dairy Month) 154 Q: What is another word used to dismiss a 4-H club meeting? A: Adjourn (UH JURN) 155 Q: In Tennessee, 4-H is open to young people of what school grades? A: 4th through 12th Grades 4-H Fashion & Design 156 Q: At what 4-H event might members go shopping at the mall and participate in a fashion show? A: Conference Former 4-H members, who are students at Tennessee Tech, MTSU and the University of 157 Q: Tennessee, can still take part in 4-H activities through what organization? A: Collegiate 4-H 158 Q: The Clyde M. York 4-H Center is located in what Tennessee town? A: Crossville

The University of Tennessee and 159 Q: The 4-H program in Tennessee is organized and maintained by what two educational institutions? A: Tennessee State University 160 Q: What is the most popular 4-H Animal Science project? A: Horse 161 Q: At what 4-H event is the 4-H Governor elected? A: Tennessee 4-H Congress 162 Q: Who is considered to be the first 4-H member in Tennessee? A: Mertie Hardin 163 Q: State 4-H Electric Camp takes place in what Tennessee city? A: Knoxville 164 Q: What is the official name of the 4-H shooting sports program? A: Target SMART 165 Q: What is the 4-H Motto? A: To Make the Best Better!

166 Q: Who is considered to be Tennessee’s greatest war hero for his exploits in World War I? A: Alvin C York 167 Q: What Tennessee Civil War Battle was centered at the "Carter House?" A: The Battle of Franklin 168 Q: Which former has a state park named for him? A: Henry Horton 169 Q: What city in Tennessee is known as "Atomic City?" A: Oak Ridge How did supporters of the women's suffrage movement identify themselves in Tennessee during a 170 Q: special called meeting of the state legislature? A: They wore a yellow rose 171 Q: What was the more familiar name for the Cherokee removal from Tennessee? A: The Trail of Tears 172 Q: Which president signed the bill creating TVA? A: Franklin Roosevelt

173 Q: The War Memorial Building in Nashville is a tribute to Tennessee Veterans of which war? A: World War I Tennessee became known as the Volunteer State after men volunteered in great numbers to serve 174 Q: in which war? A: War of 1812 175 Q: In what Tennessee city was blues singer Bessie Smith born? A: Chattanooga 176 Q: What Amendment to the US Constitution gave women the right to vote? A: the 19th Amendment 177 Q: Who is known as the Empress of the Blues? A: Bessie Smith At what battle did perform his heroics which earned him the Medal of Honor in World 178 Q: War I? A: The Battle of the Argonne Forest 179 Q: What Tennessean was Chief of Staff for Ronald Reagan? A: Howard Baker, Jr. 180 Q: In Tennessee Interstate 81 runs in what general direction? A: North and South 181 Q: What street in Memphis is considered the home of the blues? A: Beale Street Clinton High School (In 182 Q: What high school was literally blown up by those opposed to desegregation in Tennessee? A: Anderson County) Which Tennessean was elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee after being President of the 183 Q: United States? A: What major land area did the Tennessee General Assembly purchase from private companies in 184 Q: 1925? A: The Great Smoky Mountains 185 Q: Who died on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis? A: Martin Luther King, Jr.

186 Q: What famous author's boyhood home can be found in Henning, Tennessee? A: Alex Haley (the author of Roots) Who in 1966 became the first African American woman elected to the Tennessee State 187 Q: Legislature? A: Dorothy Lavina Brown 188 Q: Dolly Parton was born and raised in what Tennessee county? A: Sevier 189 Q: What is the oldest continually running radio program in the United States? A: The 190 Q: What was the first dam built in the TVA system? A: Norris Dam Who was the first African-American student to graduate from a formerly all-white public high Bobby Cain, Jr. (Clinton High 191 Q: school in Tennessee? A: School in 1957) Andrew Johnson (took over after Lincoln's death in 1865 did not 192 Q: Which of the Tennessee Presidents was never elected? A: run in 1868) What television mini-series dominated the ratings the week Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as 193 Q: President? A: Roots

194 Q: What best-selling book,has sold the most copies of any book written by a Tennessean? A: Roots written by Alex Haley

195 Q: How do you spell the Smoky in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? A: Capital "S" m o k y ( No "E") 196 Q: Tennessee's Centennial celebration was held in what city? A: Nashville 197 Q: What famous person graduated from Humes High School in Memphis in 1953? A: Elvis Presley The National Association of 198 Q: What organization did Ida Wells co-found? A: Colored Women The Periodic Table (PEER-E-ODD- 199 Q: What is the table which arranges the chemical elements into groups and properties? A: TICK) 200 Q: What is classified as an animal that is cold-blooded and is covered with scales? A: A Reptile