Central Catholic vs Pettisville
Season 2024 Episode 29 | 29m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Central Catholic and Pettisville High Schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Central Catholic and Pettisville Schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
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Central Catholic vs Pettisville
Season 2024 Episode 29 | 29m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Central Catholic and Pettisville Schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Next on BGSU's "Brain Game," it's quarterfinals time.
It is Central Catholic versus Pettisville.
I think it's time to climb a mountain of mental mayhem.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out, BGSU's "Brain Game" starts right now.
(intense thrilling music continues) (dramatic music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game" quarterfinals time, it is Central Catholic versus Pettisville.
Let's meet our starting lineups.
First, for Central Catholic, lead by Coach Farina and White.
In slot number one, we have Alex, a senior.
In slot number two, we have Joel, a junior.
And in slot number three, we have Izzy, a senior.
Now for Pettisville's starting lineup, led by Coach Sivik.
In slot number one, we have Keegan, a freshman.
Slot number two, we have Emily, a senior.
And in slot number three, Caroline, also a senior.
Welcome to both of our teams, and it's quarterfinals time.
We're going to start things off though, as we always do, with our toss up round.
In this round there are 10 questions, they're worth 10 points a piece.
No deduction for an incorrect answer, so you can play a little bit looser on them buzzers.
You may confer before buzzing in, and you can steal a question in this round.
Central Catholic, Pettisville, toss up round starts right now.
Multiple choice question to start things off.
This historic trail and parkway is about 440 miles long, and runs from Mississippi to Nashville.
Is it A, the Natchez Trace, is it B, the Nez Perce, or C, Ala Kahakai?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- Nez Perce.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Central Catholic, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
- C. Incorrect.
It was actually A, the Natchez Trace.
Traditionally used in both painting and drawing, this naturally occurring compound is composed of tiny crustaceans, and has a scientific name of calcium carbonate.
What is the more common name, or common term for this art medium?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- Chalk.
- Chalk is correct.
Multiple choice again.
In 1971 this Chilean-born author won the Nobel Prize for literature.
He published his first volume of verse, titled "Book of Twilights," in 1923.
Identify this poet best known for his work titled "20 Poems of Love" and a "Song of Despair."
Is it A, Cesar Vallejo, is it B, Pablo Neruda, or C, P.N.
Holland?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Neruda.
- Neruda is correct.
After dispersing over $12 billion in European aid following World War II, this plan that provided for the rebuilding of Europe was ended in 1951.
Identify this plan, officially known as the European Recovery Act.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Marshall Plan.
- That is indeed the Marshall Plan.
In statistics, what type of data that begins with the letter Q is often contrasted with categorical data, and would include items such as grade point average, miles per hour and average height?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Qualitative.
- Incorrect.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Izzy.
- Cumulative.
- Incorrect.
You guys were both close.
Quantitative is what we needed there.
This world renowned boxer's life is the focus of the Smithsonian exhibit entitled "A Force for Change," which tells of his boxing achievements and social activism.
He died in 2016 at the age of 74, and was described by the phrase- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- Ali.
- Correct, Muhammad Ali, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
In 1971, Dennis Gabor won the Nobel Prize for this type of visual art created with laser techniques.
Name this- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Photography.
- Incorrect.
Name this art form that projects 3D images onto reflective, or, onto a reflective 2D surface.
Central Catholic.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
- Hologram.
- Hologram is correct.
A legal principle or rule established in a prior court decision that is binding on courts.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- Precedent.
- Precedent is correct.
What four-letter noun refers to a small, high pitched musical instrument that resembles a piccolo, and- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Alex.
- Oboe - Incorrect.
And often accompanies drums in a marching band.
Pettisville, chance to steal (bell dings) Time.
A fife is what we needed there.
Originally introduced in Congress in 1923, and passed by Congress in 1972, this proposed amendment's intent was to legally prohibit sex discrimination in the United States.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Ninth.
- Incorrect.
But it failed to ever receive the necessary support from three fourths of state legislatures.
Name this proposed amendment, known as the ERA.
Central Catholic, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Joel.
- Equal Rights Act.
- Will we accept that?
We can't, needs to be Equal Rights Amendment.
That's all 10 questions in this round, let's take a look at our score.
We have Central Catholic at 10 points, and currently in the lead with 50 is Pettisville.
But we're just getting started here at "BGSU Brain Game."
coming up next is Risk and Reward.
Stay tuned.
(intense thrilling music) (intense thrilling music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game," Central Catholic, 10, and currently in the lead is Pettisville with 50 points.
Our teams have elected to stay with their lineup from the last round, so we're moving right onto the Risk and Reward, and it goes a little something like this.
Both teams, you're going to get a shot at the same questions.
The first nine, 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
The 10th question however, is that Risk and Reward question, you may risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on a topic that we will give you.
If you get it right, you get the points, you get it wrong, negative points, non-answer, negative points.
However, in all fairness, if you don't like the topic, you can simply pass.
Sound good?
All right, Central Catholic, you're at 10, you'll be going into isolation, Pettisville, sticking around.
So Central Catholic, out you go, off to isolation.
All right, Pettisville, are you ready for your Risk and Reward round?
Here we go.
Passed in 1820, the Missouri Compromise admitted free state Maine and slave state Missouri to the Union.
Which act, passed in 1854, partially repealed this law?
(buzzer buzzes) Emily.
- Reconstruction Act.
- Incorrect, the Kansas-Nebraska Act is what we were looking for there.
"The instructions written on the box were completely nonsensical."
Spell 'nonsensical.'
(buzzer buzzes) That'd be Emily.
- N-O-N-S-E-N-S-I-C-A-L. - Correct.
Old writings on the walls of several houses in Hamelin, Germany state that a piper led 130 children out of town on July 26th, 1284, and that they were lost in Koppen Hill.
Give the first and last name of the British author who wrote "The Pied Piper of Hamelin."
Was it Henry Alfred, or Robert Browning?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Browning.
- [Marc] More, please.
- Robert Browning.
- Correct.
Other than wages paid to production workers or payments for raw materials, what compound word in economics designates the costs of running a business that includes rent, utilities and office supplies?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Economic payment.
- Incorrect.
Overhead is what we needed there.
A blue flag flying on a beach is an indicator of venomous marine life such as jellyfish and man of war.
What is the meaning of a posted red flag on beaches?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- No swimming.
- Incorrect, heavy surf or dangerous currents.
On her travels, Carmen has visited the regions of Aragon, Andalusia, Castile and León.
In which European nation is Carmen traveling?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Keegan.
- Spain.
- Spain is correct.
Czar Nicholas, the last Russian czar, had one son known as Aleksei, who suffered from a hereditary disease passed down to him through his mother.
What was the disease?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Emily.
- Epilepsy.
- Incorrect, hemophilia is what we needed there.
What is the name of the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other?
(buzzer buzzes) Emily.
- Friction.
- Correct.
Was the microwave invented before or after 1950?
(buzzer buzzes) Emily.
- Before.
- Correct.
1945, Percy Spencer.
Risk and Reward time, and the topic is deserts.
What are you thinking?
- 25 points.
- 25 points on deserts.
On the North American continent, this desert extends from the Mexican state with which it shares a name, northward into the state of Arizona.
Identify this desert that is the only one on the continent that does not have cold winters.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Keegan.
- Sonoran.
- Correct.
Bonus points are yours, and that ends the Risk and Reward round for you.
It is now time to clear your score and send you off to isolation.
All right, let's bring back in Central Catholic.
Come on in, Central Catholic.
Welcome back to Central Catholic from isolation.
Your Risk and Reward round starts right now.
Passed in 1820, the Missouri compromise admitted free state Maine and slave state Missouri to the Union.
Which act passed in 1854 partially repealed this law?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Joel - Nebraska Act.
- More, please.
- I mean, the Nebraska Compromise.
- Incorrect.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act is what we needed there.
"The instructions written on the box were completely nonsensical."
Spell 'nonsensical.'
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
Nonsensical.
N-O-N-S-E-N-S-I-C-A-L, nonsensical.
- Correct.
- Let's go!
- Old writings on the walls of several houses in Hamelin, Germany state that a piper led 130 children out of town on July 26th, 1284, and that they were lost in Koppen Hill.
Give the first and last name of the British author who wrote "The Pied Piper of Hamelin."
Was it Henry Alfred, or Robert Browning?
(buzzer buzzes) That'd be Joel.
- Browning.
- More, please.
- Oh, Robert Browning.
- Correct.
Other than wages paid to production workers on pay, or, excuse me, workers or payments for raw materials, what compound word in economics designates the costs of running a business that includes rent, utilities and office supplies?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Joel.
- Like, cost?
- Incorrect, overhead is what we were looking for specifically there, compound word.
A blue flag flying on a beach is an indicator of venomous marine life such as jellyfish or man of war.
What is the meaning of a posted red flag on beaches?
(buzzer buzzes) Joel.
- Red tide.
- Incorrect, heavy surf or dangerous currents is what we needed there.
On her travels, Carmen has visited the regions of Aragon, Andalusia, Castile and León.
In which European nation is Carmen traveling?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Joel.
- France.
- Incorrect, Spain.
Czar Nicholas, the last Russian czar, had one son known as Aleksei, who suffered from a hereditary disease passed down to him through his mother.
What was the disease?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
- Hemophilia.
- Correct.
What is the name of the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
- That would be the frictional force.
- Friction is correct.
Was the microwave oven invented before or after 1950?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Alex.
- Microwave Oven was invented before.
- Correct, in 1945 by Percy Spencer.
Risk and Reward Time, and the topic is deserts.
Central Catholic, you can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on the topic of deserts.
- We're going to push the chips in.
- [Marc] Pushing in, going for 30.
- 30, yep - Let's do it.
- On the North American continent, this desert extends from the Mexican state with which it shares a name northward into the state of Arizona.
Identify this desert that is the only one on the continent that does not have cold winters.
(buzzer buzzes) Joel.
- Gobi.
- Incorrect, Sonoran Desert is what we needed there.
Unfortunately, negative 30 points for you, and that does end the Risk and Reward round for you.
Let's clear our scores and let's bring back in Pettisville, come on in.
Welcome back, Pettisville.
Let's see where our teams stand.
Pettisville has 125 points, Central Catholic has 30 points.
We're just getting warmed up here though at "Brain Game" two more rounds to go.
And coming up next is the category round, where things can change very, very quickly.
We have questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points, and the deductions, well, they're going to start.
Stay tuned.
(intense thrilling music) (intense thrilling music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game," Central Catholic, 30, Pettisville, 125.
Before we move on to our next round, it looks like we have a new individual for Central Catholic in slot number three, and that individual would be Jack, a senior.
Welcome to Jack, and to all of our returning players from the last round.
This is the category round, now this is where the power shifts a little bit to you, our players.
We have six categories from which you can choose.
Inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But, deductions, that's right, I hate to bring the bad news, but we keep it real here, deductions start now.
If you're going for 20, you're risking 20 points.
But, we do have one double-or-nothing question in there, it's double the points, no deduction, so could be a game changer, we'll find out soon enough.
All right, central Catholic, since you are at 30 points, you will get to make the first selection.
- [Joel] Economic Terms for 30.
- Economic Terms for 30 points.
In economics, this term refers to the coexistence of high unemployment rates, and high, sometimes rising inflation rates.
Identify this 11-letter noun that ends in T-I-O-N.
It is known as stagflation, is what we needed there.
Central Catholic still in control though.
- [Joel] Synonyms for 10, please.
- Synonyms for 10 points.
Begins with S, you will be given the number of letters in a noun that begins with the letter S, followed by a synonym of the word, you identify the unknown word.
- (off-screen) Might not be a noun.
- Might not be a noun.
Eight letters.
Roomy.
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Alex.
- Spacious.
- Correct.
Central Catholic on the move.
- Synonyms for 15, please.
- Synonyms for 15 points.
Seven letters, ask, or request.
Time.
Solicit is what we needed there.
Central Catholic still in control.
- [Joel] Synonyms, 20 please.
- Synonyms for 20 points.
Eight letters, brief.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Emily.
- Succinct.
- [Marc] Correct.
Pettisville takes control.
- [Emily] Synonyms for 25.
- Synonyms for 25 points.
Nine letters, guess.
Speculate is what we needed there.
Pettisville in control.
- Synonyms, 30.
- Synonyms for 30 points.
11 letters, considerable.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan, - Substantial.
- Correct.
Pettisville in control.
- Genetics for 10.
- Genetics for 10 points.
Answer these questions about the study of genetics from the clues provided, you'll be given the first letter of each answer.
The letter is C. Genetically engineered replicas of DNA sequences.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Clone.
- [Marc] Clone is correct.
Pettisville in control.
- Genetics, 15.
- Genetics now for 15 points.
The letter is M. Process in which genes undergo a structural change.
Time.
Mutation is what we needed there.
Pettisville in control.
- Genetics for 20.
- Genetics now for 20 points.
The letter is P, offspring.
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Alex.
- Progeny.
- [Marc] Correct, Central Catholic takes back control.
- [Joel] Atoms, 10.
- [Marc] Atoms for 10 points, the image category.
Identify this element from this atom.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Helium.
- [Marc] Helium is correct.
In control is Pettisville.
- Atoms for 15.
- Atoms for 15.
Identify the element from this atom.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Nitrogen.
- [Marc] Nitrogen is correct.
Pettisville, in control, making a move.
- Atoms for 20.
- Atoms for 20 points.
Identify the element from this atom.
Time.
That's calcium.
Calcium.
In control is Pettisville.
- Atoms for 25.
- Atoms for 25.
Identify the element from this atom.
Time.
Fluorine.
In control is Pettisville.
- Atoms, 30.
- Atoms for 30 points.
Identify the element from this atom.
Time.
Chromium is what we needed there, chromium.
That finishes off that category, Pettisville still in control.
- Honey for 10.
- Honey for 10 points.
What is the process of heating honey to prevent crystallization and extend its shelf life called?
Time.
Pasteurization is what we needed there.
Pettisville in control.
- Honey for 15.
- Honey for 15 points.
What is the name of the flowering plant that is well known for producing a very popular type of honey?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Alex.
- Clover.
- Correct.
Central Catholic takes control.
- Genetics for 30.
- Genetics for 30 points.
The letter is T, the process by which genetic information is copied- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Transcription.
- [Marc] Transcription is correct.
Pettisville takes back control - Genetics, 25.
- Genetics for 25 points.
The letter is A, an alternative form of a gene.
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Allele.
- [Marc] Allele is correct.
Pettisville in control.
- Honey for 20.
- Honey for 20 points.
What is the term for a beekeeper's collection of beehives?
That would be an apiary, is what we needed there.
Pettisville in control.
- Solve Me for 10.
- Solve Me for 10 points.
What is 12.2 plus 12.3 (buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- 36 - Incorrect.
Plus 12.4.
Time.
36.9.
(bell clangs) End of round, let's take a look at our score.
We have Central Catholic, 65, and currently in the lead with 265, is Pettisville.
Stick around, our final round is coming up next, our brainstorm round, where questions are worth 20 points a piece.
Stay tuned.
(intense thrilling music) (intense thrilling music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
It is Central Catholic, 65 Pettisville 265.
As we get ready to move into our brainstorm round, this is where all the marbles are at.
In this round, questions are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, not after, and no stealing, I repeat, no stealing in this round.
All right, Central Catholic, Pettisville, the brainstorm round starts right now.
Who said, "Stupid is as stupid does"?
- That'd be Forrest Gump.
Mexico is home to which of the seven wonders of the world?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Keegan.
- Chichen Itza.
- Correct.
What type of cheese is traditionally used in a classic Greek salad?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- Feta.
- Feta is correct.
What is Earth's process of tectonic plate movement called?
Time.
Continental drift.
What is the state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Liquid.
- Liquid is correct.
Which month is named after the Roman God of war?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Alex.
- March.
- March is correct.
What is the name of the French bread characterized by its long- (buzzer buzzes) That would be central Catholic, Joel.
- Baguette.
- Baguette is correct.
How many keys are on a standard- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- 88.
- Correct, piano.
What instrument family does the oboe belong to?
That would be Pettisville, Caroline.
- Woodwind.
- Correct.
How many seconds are in a half hour?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Joel.
- 36,000.
- Incorrect, 1,800.
What is the primary ingredient in hummus?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Alex.
- Chickpeas.
- Correct.
Typically, sapphires are what color?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Alex.
- Blue.
- Correct.
What is the capital of Australia?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- Canberra.
- Correct.
Black, white, and what other color make up the flag of Estonia?
(buzzer buzzes) Pettisville, Keegan.
- Blue.
- Correct.
Which German automaker is known for its- (buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- Volkswagen.
- Incorrect.
Ultimate driving machine, BMW.
What is the college nickname for the University of Connecticut?
(buzzer buzzes) That would be Central Catholic, Joel.
- Huskies.
- Correct.
How many lines are in a sonnet?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Alex.
- 20.
- Incorrect, 14.
What company is represented by the stock market ticker symbol NVDA?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Joel.
- Nvidia.
- Correct.
What state is home to Mount Rushmore?
(buzzer buzzes) Central Catholic, Joel.
- South Dakota.
- Correct.
(bell clangs) End of round, let's take a look at our score.
Central Catholic, 205, and Pettisville, 345, and our winner.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come around, meet the middle, shake hands or bump fists.
And we will see you, that's right, you, at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(intense thrilling music)
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