6th Grade Quiz Bowl Questions & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Prior to being elected President, for which state did President Franklin D. Roosevelt serve as governor?

New York

Find the value of 7 cubed, or 7 to the third power.

343

Identify the bone found in the leg between the knee and the hips.

femur

Spell the word 'accomplishment.'

a-c-c-o-m-p-l-i-s-h-m-e-n-t Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first African-American Major League baseball player?

Jackie Robinson Signup and view all the answers

By purpose, how is the following sentence classified? 'Take out the trash, please.'

imperative Signup and view all the answers

What famous geyser might you get to observe if you visit Yellowstone Park?

Old Faithful Signup and view all the answers

Spell the name of the capital city of Kentucky.

F-r-a-n-k-f-o-r-t Signup and view all the answers

In animal coloring and camouflage, what characteristic is usually indicated by bright, vivid colors?

poisonous/deadly Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest two-digit prime number less than 100?

97 Signup and view all the answers

Which six-letter word refers to a Mexican blanket often slipped over the head and worn draped over the shoulder?

poncho Signup and view all the answers

According to legend, what was the name of King Arthur's sword?

Excalibur Signup and view all the answers

In the world of classic cartoons, whose best buddy is Barney and wife is Wilma?

Fred Flintstone Signup and view all the answers

(Math): The number of students in Mrs. White's third-grade class is 28. If there are 12 boys, what is the ratio of girls to boys? Be sure to simplify your answer.

4 to 3 Signup and view all the answers

Identify the meaning of the three-letter Greek prefix 'geo.'

Earth Signup and view all the answers

Which order of animals includes mammals that gnaw?

Rodents Signup and view all the answers

Identify the six-letter Latin word for 'against' that is often used to describe two competitors in a sports match or opposing sides in a legal case.

Versus Signup and view all the answers

Name the female who in 2008 made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

Hillary R. Clinton Signup and view all the answers

(Math): Find the Least Common Multiple of 6, 8, and 16.

48 Signup and view all the answers

Give the female form of the noun 'aviator.'

aviatrix Signup and view all the answers

20 times 20

400 Signup and view all the answers

625 divided by 25

25 Signup and view all the answers

10 to the 4th power

10,000 Signup and view all the answers

½ plus 1/3

5/6 Signup and view all the answers

2 to the 8th power

256 Signup and view all the answers

12 minus 3 3/7

8 4/7 Signup and view all the answers

7,250 plus 8,350

15,600 Signup and view all the answers

6,000 minus 123

5,877 Signup and view all the answers

35 squared

1,225 Signup and view all the answers

1 to the 80th power

1 Signup and view all the answers

75 times 75

5,625 Signup and view all the answers

80 times 99

7,920 Signup and view all the answers

Gravitational forces between the earth and the moon cause this oceanic phenomenon.

tide Signup and view all the answers

Relatively smooth, large circular plains on the moon.

mariah Signup and view all the answers

Imaginary hairy creature who supposedly can be seen during a full moon.

werewolf Signup and view all the answers

First astronaut to walk on the moon.

Neil Armstrong Signup and view all the answers

Roman name for the moon.

Luna Signup and view all the answers

Number of times per month the moon orbits earth.

one Signup and view all the answers

Apollo astronaut born in Weatherford, OK.

Thomas Stafford Signup and view all the answers

Term used to describe the phase of the moon as it enlarges from crescent to full.

waxing Signup and view all the answers

Color that completes the phrase 'once in a ___moon.'

blue Signup and view all the answers

Name of the mission that landed the first men on the moon.

Apollo 11 Signup and view all the answers

Two words that complete Neil Armstrong's quote: 'That's one small step for man; one _ _ for mankind.'

giant leap Signup and view all the answers

Number of moons that orbit planet Mercury.

None Signup and view all the answers

Capital city of Switzerland.

Bern Signup and view all the answers

Capital city of France.

Paris Signup and view all the answers

Capital city of Colombia.

Bogota Signup and view all the answers

Capital city of Peru.

Lima Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

U.S. History and Government

Franklin D. Roosevelt served as governor of New York before becoming President.
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American Major League baseball player.
Hillary R. Clinton made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2008.

Mathematics

The value of 7 cubed (7³) is 343.
In Mrs. White's class of 28 students with 12 boys, the simplified ratio of girls to boys is 4 to 3.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6, 8, and 16 is 48.
10 to the 4th power equals 10,000.
2 to the 8th power equals 256.
Calculation of ½ plus 1/3 results in 5/6.

Science

Bright, vivid colors in animals often indicate they are poisonous or deadly.
Geyser Old Faithful is a notable feature at Yellowstone Park.
Gravitational forces between the Earth and Moon cause tides.
Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to walk on the moon.
The Roman name for the moon is Luna.

Language Arts

The word "accomplishment" is spelled a-c-c-o-m-p-l-i-s-h-m-e-n-t.
The term "imperative" describes commands or requests such as "Take out the trash, please."
The six-letter Latin word "versus" means against, commonly used in sports or legal contexts.

Geography

The capital city of Kentucky is Frankfort.
The capital of Switzerland is Bern, and the capital of France is Paris.
Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, while Lima is the capital of Peru.

Fables and Folklore

The legendary name of King Arthur's sword is Excalibur.
In classic cartoons, Fred Flintstone's best buddy is Barney, and his wife is Wilma.

Miscellaneous Facts

The largest two-digit prime number less than 100 is 97.
A poncho is a Mexican blanket worn over the shoulders.
Imaginary hairy creatures seen during a full moon are called werewolves.

Mathematical Operations

20 times 20 equals 400.
625 divided by 25 equals 25.
7500 plus 8350 equals 15,600.
6000 minus 123 equals 5877.
35 squared equals 1,225.

Lunar Phases and Missions

The moon completes one orbit around Earth each month.
Apollo 11 was the mission that landed the first men on the moon.
Neil Armstrong's famous quote includes "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind."
Mercury has no moons orbiting it.

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