Welcome to Who Wants to be a Millionaire Scientist 50:50 15 $1 Million Welcome to Who Wants to be a Millionaire Scientist 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

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The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012 The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012. Before the front passed through Houston on Sunday, the high temperature was 14°C. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Monday, after the front has passed? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 8°C B: 14°C C: 20°C D: 26°C

The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012 The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012. Before the front passed through Houston on Sunday, the high temperature was 14°C. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Monday, after the front has passed? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 8°C B: 14°C C: 20°C D: 26°C

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A:Orbits another object 15 $1 Million A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon. Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B:Rotates every 24 hours A:Orbits another object C: Strong gravitational pull D: Has an atmosphere

A:Orbits another object 15 $1 Million A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon. Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B:Rotates every 24 hours A:Orbits another object C: Strong gravitational pull D: Has an atmosphere

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15 Students created a model of the water cycle by heating a beaker of water on a hot plate and allowing water vapor to condense on the bottom of a metal pan filled with ice cubes. What part of the model is doing the same job as the Sun? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Metal Pan B: Ice cubes C: Hot Plate D: Beaker of water

15 Students created a model of the water cycle by heating a beaker of water on a hot plate and allowing water vapor to condense on the bottom of a metal pan filled with ice cubes. What part of the model is doing the same job as the Sun? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Metal Pan B: Ice cubes C: Hot Plate D: Beaker of water

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 A delta is a large collection of sediments at the mouth of a river. The river deposits its sediment when - 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: The river slows down B: The water gets salty C: The sediment is small D: The temperature is cold

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 A delta is a large collection of sediments at the mouth of a river. The river deposits its sediment when - 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: The river slows down B: The water gets salty C: The sediment is small D: The temperature is cold

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

C: Outside in direct sun light D: In a closet with no light 15 $1 Million Students are conducting an investigation using four bowls containing water and salt to represent the ocean. Where did the most evaporation occur? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Sunny window sill B: Outside in shade C: Outside in direct sun light D: In a closet with no light

C: Outside in direct sun light D: In a closet with no light 15 $1 Million Students are conducting an investigation using four bowls containing water and salt to represent the ocean. Where did the most evaporation occur? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Sunny window sill B: Outside in shade C: Outside in direct sun light D: In a closet with no light

You’ve Reached the $1,000 Milestone! Congratulations! Congratulations!

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

A: Orbit of earth around the sun B:Rotation of Earth on its axis A student observed the Sun throughout the day over the neighbor’s house. The change the student observed is caused by - 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Orbit of earth around the sun B:Rotation of Earth on its axis C: Orbit of the sun through space D: Reflection of the sun off the moon

A: Orbit of earth around the sun B:Rotation of Earth on its axis A student observed the Sun throughout the day over the neighbor’s house. The change the student observed is caused by - 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Orbit of earth around the sun B:Rotation of Earth on its axis C: Orbit of the sun through space D: Reflection of the sun off the moon

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate? 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A:Today is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona B: Summers are usually mild in Lansing Michigan C: Last week it rained every day in Houston, Texas D: Yesterday was cold and windy in Buffalo, NY

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate? 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A:Today is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona B: Summers are usually mild in Lansing Michigan C: Last week it rained every day in Houston, Texas D: Yesterday was cold and windy in Buffalo, NY

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

This table displays the sunrise and sunset data for Houston, Texas This table displays the sunrise and sunset data for Houston, Texas. Which of the following are the most reasonable predictions for sunrise and sunset on Day 20? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 6:25 am 6:36 pm B: 6:21 am 6:39 pm C: 6:25 am 6:33 pm D: 7:21 am 5:23 pm

This table displays the sunrise and sunset data for Houston, Texas This table displays the sunrise and sunset data for Houston, Texas. Which of the following are the most reasonable predictions for sunrise and sunset on Day 20? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 6:25 am 6:36 pm B: 6:21 am 6:39 pm C: 6:25 am 6:33 pm D: 7:21 am 5:23 pm

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

A student placed a stick in the ground and recorded the position of its shadow throughout the day as the sun move through the sky. Which outline, on the student’s recorded observations, represents where the shadow was at 4:00 in the afternoon? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: A B: B D: D C: C

A student placed a stick in the ground and recorded the position of its shadow throughout the day as the sun move through the sky. Which outline, on the student’s recorded observations, represents where the shadow was at 4:00 in the afternoon? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: A B: B D: D C: C

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 The characteristics of four different areas are displayed in the table below. Based on the conditions needed for the formation of fossil fuels, which area is most likely to have fossil fuels present today? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Area A B: Area C C: Area B D: Area D

15 The characteristics of four different areas are displayed in the table below. Based on the conditions needed for the formation of fossil fuels, which area is most likely to have fossil fuels present today? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Area A B: Area C C: Area B D: Area D

You’ve Reached the $32,000 Milestone! Congratulations!

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B: Mouse skull and seaweed A: Fish skull and cactus The tables here give information on animal and plant fossils. Based on the information in the tables, which two fossils would most likely be found together in the same rock? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B: Mouse skull and seaweed A: Fish skull and cactus C: Alligator toe bone and fern D: Shark’s tooth and Marsh grass

B: Mouse skull and seaweed A: Fish skull and cactus The tables here give information on animal and plant fossils. Based on the information in the tables, which two fossils would most likely be found together in the same rock? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B: Mouse skull and seaweed A: Fish skull and cactus C: Alligator toe bone and fern D: Shark’s tooth and Marsh grass

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

Which of the following statements about the Earth, sun, and moon is NOT true? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A:Only one side of the moon is visible from the surface B:The moon’s surface is constantly changing due to weathering and erosion C:Solar energy is produced by nuclear reactions in the sun’s core D:The earth’s atmosphere has few crates due to the earth’s atmosphere

Which of the following statements about the Earth, sun, and moon is NOT true? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A:Only one side of the moon is visible from the surface B:The moon’s surface is constantly changing due to weathering and erosion C:Solar energy is produced by nuclear reactions in the sun’s core D:The earth’s atmosphere has few crates due to the earth’s atmosphere

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

Students propped up one end of a tray of sand Students propped up one end of a tray of sand. They also set up a jar of water and rubber hose so that water flowed over the sand. They observed how the moving water carried the sand downhill and made a small pile of sand at the bottom of the tray. When the students created the small pile of sand at the end of the flow of water, they modeled the formation of which of the following? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Dunes B: Canyons D: Delta C: Plains

Students propped up one end of a tray of sand Students propped up one end of a tray of sand. They also set up a jar of water and rubber hose so that water flowed over the sand. They observed how the moving water carried the sand downhill and made a small pile of sand at the bottom of the tray. When the students created the small pile of sand at the end of the flow of water, they modeled the formation of which of the following? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Dunes B: Canyons D: Delta C: Plains

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 The appearance of the moon over a two week period is given in this table. The full moon occurred on June 3rd. What is the most reasonable prediction for the date of the next new moon? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: June 11 B: June 24 C: June 30 D: June 17

15 The appearance of the moon over a two week period is given in this table. The full moon occurred on June 3rd. What is the most reasonable prediction for the date of the next new moon? $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: June 11 B: June 24 C: June 30 D: June 17

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Fossil ferns, like the ferns found in modern swamps, were discovered in a layer of rock. In a rock layer below were found the fossils of cactus, like those that live in hot, arid deserts today. Based on this evidence, we could conclude that the area where the fossils were discovered had what sequence of climates in the past? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Forest followed by deep ocean B: Rushing river then a dark cave C: Cold climate that got warmer over time D: Very dry then much more damp

Fossil ferns, like the ferns found in modern swamps, were discovered in a layer of rock. In a rock layer below were found the fossils of cactus, like those that live in hot, arid deserts today. Based on this evidence, we could conclude that the area where the fossils were discovered had what sequence of climates in the past? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Forest followed by deep ocean B: Rushing river then a dark cave C: Cold climate that got warmer over time D: Very dry then much more damp

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