
Danbury vs Evergreen
Season 2025 Episode 14 | 24m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Danbury faces Evergreen in this weekly academic challenge show.
Danbury and Evergreen high schools' quiz bowl teams meet in a second-round matchup from season 13 of BGSU Brain Game.
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Danbury vs Evergreen
Season 2025 Episode 14 | 24m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Danbury and Evergreen high schools' quiz bowl teams meet in a second-round matchup from season 13 of BGSU Brain Game.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Marc] Next on BGSU Brain Game, it is Danbury versus Evergreen.
I think we better buckle up, because we are on a collision course of the craniums.
Only one team can leave victorious, who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out and that is BGSUs Brain Game, starts right now.
(upbeat music) And welcome to BGSU Brain Game, it is Danbury versus Evergreen, let's not waste a moment, let's meet our starting lineups.
For Danbury, led by Coach Hurt in slot number one, we have Miranda, a junior.
In slot number two, it is Miles, a senior.
And in slot number three, Austin, a junior.
(upbeat music) Now, for Evergreen led by Coach Blanchong, in slot number one, we have Nathan, a junior.
(upbeat music) In slot number two, it is Ethan, a senior.
(upbeat music) And in slot number three, it is Sophia, a senior.
Welcome to all of our teams, and to you at home, this is BGSU Brain Game, and we start things off with our Toss-up Round.
In this round, all questions are worth 10-points, no deduction for an incorrect answer, and you may confer before buzzing in, and you can steal a question in this round.
Danbury, Evergreen, you at home, BGSUs Brain Game starts right now.
What subatomic particle determines the atomic number of an- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Protons?
- [Marc] "Proton" is correct.
What geological era is known as the Age of Dinosaurs?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The Triassic?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Danbury chance to steal- (buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- The Paleolithic?
- [Marc] Incorrect, "Mesozoic Era" is what we needed there.
Multiple choice question, which 20th century composer is famous for "The Rite of Spring", is it- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Tchaikov?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Is it "A", Claude Debussy, "B", Igor Stravinsky, or "C", Maurice Ravel?
Danbury, chance to steal.
- A.
- [Marc] You need to buzz in, please.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- A.
- [Marc] Unfortunately incorrect, it was "B, Stravinsky" is what we needed there.
What part of the human brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The cerebellum?
- [Marc] Correct.
The NHLs Anaheim Ducks were originally named after a Disney movie- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Sophia?
- The Mighty Ducks.
- [Marc] Correct.
What Roman God is equivalent to the Greek, Hermes?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Janus?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Danbury, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Miles.
- Mercury?
- [Marc] Correct.
Multiple choice question, who wrote the poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn"?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Yates?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Is it "A", William Wordsworth?
"B", Percy Shelley?
Or "C", John Keats?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- C.
- [Marc] Correct.
What is the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Miles?
- 360°.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Evergreen, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- 720?
- [Marc] Correct.
What type of electromagnetic radiation has wavelengths shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Ultraviolet?
- [Marc] Correct.
What Netflix series follows the Byers family?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Sophia?
- Stranger Things?
- [Marc] Correct.
End of round, let's take a look at our score, we have Danbury at 20 and Evergreen currently at 60-points, stick around, things are just getting started here at BGSU Brain Game, Risk & Reward coming up next, stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And, welcome back to BGSU Brain Game, Danbury 20-points, Evergreen currently in the lead with 60-points.
Before we get onto our next round, let's welcome some new players to the game.
For Danbury, in slot number one we have Nick, and Nick is a sophomore.
And for Evergreen, in slot number one it is John, and John is a senior.
This is the Risk & Reward Round, in this round, there will be three categories to choose from, Danbury, you're going to make the selection, and once you do, you will own all 10 questions in that category.
Nine questions, 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
10th question, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on that question.
Get it right, you get the points, get it wrong, or a non-answer, negative points.
However, if you do not like how that round has gone for you up to that point, you can simply pass.
Evergreen, same rules apply to you, except you're only going to get to choose between the remaining two categories.
But, what are the three categories?
Let's find out right now.
Category number one is "American Painters".
Category number two is "Olympics".
And category number three is "Earth Science".
Danbury, American Painters, Olympics, or Earth Science?
- Earth Science.
- [Marc] Earth Science for Evergreen.
A small depression that forms when a chunk of ice is left in glacial till?
The answer begins with the letter "K".
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- A kite?
- [Marc] Incorrect, "kettle" is what we needed there.
What term refers to tornadoes that happen over water?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Miles.
- Waterspout?
- [Marc] Correct!
What are the three main layers of Earth?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- Crust, Mantle, and Core?
- [Marc] Correct!
What causes metamorphic rock to form?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- Heat and pressure?
- [Marc] Correct.
Multiple choice, what layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer?
Is it "A", the Troposphere?
"B", the Stratosphere?
Or "C", the Mesosphere?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Miles.
- B.
- [Marc] "B" is correct.
Another name for a layer of rock or sediment that holds ground water?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Miles.
- Bank?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
"Aquifer" is what we needed there.
Another multiple choice question, what type of volcano is broad with gentle slopes like those in Hawaii?
Is it "A", Shield Volcano?
"B", a Stratto Volcano?
Or "C", Cinder Cone?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- A?
- [Marc] "A" is correct, Shield Volcano.
True or false, in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are on the bottom?
This is known as the Law of Crosscutting Relationships.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Austin.
- False?
- [Marc] False, it is the Law of Superposition.
Give the term for the trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by gasses such as CO2, and water vapor?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Greenhouse Effect?
- [Marc] Correct.
Risk and Reward time, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on the category of Earth Science.
- We'll do 10.
- [Marc] 10 points.
What phase of the moon occurs when the moon is between Earth and the Sun?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Miles.
- Solar?
Solar Eclipse?
- [Marc] Incorrect, "New Moon" is what we needed there, "New Moon".
End of round for you, you have to unfortunately surrender those 10 points.
Now, we move onto Evergreen.
Evergreen, you get to choose between the remaining two categories, and those are "American Painters" and "Olympics".
- We'll do Olympics.
- [Marc] Olympics for Evergreen.
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- Every four-years?
- [Marc] Correct.
How many players are on the court per team in Olympic Indoor Volleyball?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Sophia.
- Six.
- [Marc] Correct!
True or False, the Modern Pentathlon includes the following events, Swimming, Fencing, Horse Riding, Pistol Shooting, and Running?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- False?
- [Marc] It's true!
It is indeed true.
Which city has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- Paris?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
London, 1908, 1948, and 2012.
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympic Games being held?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Sophia.
It's Los Angeles.
Los Angeles?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
"Milano Cortina" is what it was.
Multiple choice question, what sport uses a weapon called a "Foil"?
Is it "A", Archery?
"B", Fencing?
Or "C", Kendo?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- Fencing?
- [Marc] Correct!
Another multiple choice question, how long is an Olympic swimming pool?
Is it "A", 50-meters?
"B", 75-meters?
Or "C", 100-meters?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Sophia.
- 50?
- [Marc] Correct!
In this winter sport, athletes race down an icy track on a small sled lying feet-first relying on their reflexes and balance to steer.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- A Luge?
- [Marc] A "Luge" is correct.
How many rings are there in the Olympic flag?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- Five.
- [Marc] Correct!
Risk and Reward time, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on the Olympics, what says Evergreen?
- We'll just do 10.
- [Marc] 10 points.
What three sports make up the Olympic Triathlon?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Ethan.
- Swimming, Running, and... - Swimming, Running, and- - (teammate whispers) Biking.
- Biking!
- [Marc] Correct!
That is the end of the Risk & Reward Round for you, you will get the 10 points in this one, let's take a look at where our scores stand.
We have Danbury at 80 points, and Evergreen with 130 points.
Still anybody's game, stick around, the Category Round is coming up next, stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game, Danbury 80 points, Evergreen 130 points.
Before we move on to our next round, let's welcome some players to the game.
For Danbury, now in slot number one we have Ethan, a junior.
And in slot number one for Evergreen, we have Olivia, a senior.
All right, now this is the part of the game where the power shifts a little bit to you, our players.
This is our Category Round, there are six categories to choose from, inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 points, but I would be remiss if I did not warn you that deductions do start now, it gets serious.
That's right, if you select a 20 point question, you are also risking 20 of your points at the very same time.
There is however a double or nothing question hiding somewhere in there, double the points, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, and you may steal a question in this round.
Danbury, since you are at 80 points, you get to make the first selection.
- Bones for 10.
- [Marc] Bones for 10 points.
Provide the answer based on this bone-related clue, how many bones are in the human body?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Sophia?
- 206.
- [Marc] "206" is correct.
Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] We'll do Pixar movies for 10.
- [Marc] Pixar movies for 10 points.
Identify the name of the Pixar movie based on the description provided, 2007, movie set in Paris, following- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Ratatouille?
- [Marc] Ratatouille, following a young rat who dreams of becoming a chef.
All right, Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] Pixar movies for 15.
- [Marc] Pixar movies for 15 points.
This 2015 movie follows the inner workings of the mind of a young girl named Riley- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Inside Out?
- [Marc] Correct!
Danbury snatches back control.
- Pixar movies for 20.
- [Marc] Pixar movies for 20 points.
2008, movie set in the future, following a lone robot- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- WALL-E?
- [Marc] "WALL-E" is correct.
Danbury in control.
- Pixar movies for 25.
- [Marc] Pixar movies now for 25 points.
2021 movie about a young sea monster with the ability to- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Luca?
- [Marc] "Luca" is correct.
Turn into a human.
All right, Danbury in control making a move.
- Pixar movies for 30.
- [Marc] Pixar movies now for 30 points.
2017 movie taking place in Mexico- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Coco?
- [Marc] "Coco" is correct, Evergreen snatches it back just like that.
- [Ethan] President's Image for 10.
- [Marc] President's Image for 10.
Name this president.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Biden?
- [Marc] "Biden" is correct, Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] We'll do President's Image for 15.
- [Marc] President's Image for 15 points.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Hayes?
- [Marc] "Hayes" is correct.
Danbury takes control.
- President's for 20.
- [Marc] President's now for 20 points.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Ford?
- [Marc] Correct!
Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] Bones for 15.
- [Marc] Bones for 15 points.
Are babies born with more or less- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Ethan?
- Less.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Evergreen, chance to steal.
Bones than adults, apologies.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Olivia?
- More.
- [Marc] "More" is correct.
Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] Bones for 20?
- [Marc] Bones for 20 points.
How many teeth are typically in an adult human mouth?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- 32?
- [Marc] Correct!
Evergreen in control.
- [Ethan] We'll do Bones for 25.
- [Marc] Bones for 25.
This is the longest and strongest bone- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Ethan?
- Femur?
- [Marc] "Femur" is correct, or the "Thigh Bone".
Danbury snatches back control.
- President's for 25.
- [Marc] President's for 25.
Name this president.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Truman.
- [Marc] "Truman" is correct.
Danbury in control.
- President's for 30.
- [Marc] President's now for 30, rounding out this category, who is this president?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Smith.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Evergreen, chance to steal.
(bell dinging) Time, Franklin Pierce.
Danbury in control.
- Bones for 30.
- [Marc] Bones for 30-points.
Double or Nothing, what are the three groups of bones in the human foot?
(buzzer beeping) Danbury, Ethan?
- The tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges?
- [Marc] Correct!
Double the points, and in control.
- [Danbury Contestant] Begins with CU for 10.
- [Marc] Begins with CU for 10 points.
Identify each of the following vocabulary that begins with the letters "CU", to organize and oversee, or to gather and present- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Miles?
- Cumulate?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Present to the public, Evergreen, chance to steal.
(bell dinging) Time.
We needed specifically "Curate" there.
Danbury in control though.
- [Danbury Contestant] Begins with CU for 15.
- [Marc] Begins with CU for 15 points.
A 10-armed mollusc related to the squid with an internal shell composed of calcium- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Cuttlefish?
- [Marc] Correct.
In control, Danbury.
- Begins with CU 20.
- [Marc] Begins with CU for 20 points.
A group of related courses often in a specific field of study- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Ethan?
- Curriculum?
- [Marc] Correct!
In control, Danbury and we're tied.
- Begins with CU for 25.
- [Marc] Begins with CU for 25.
Adjective that describes an item which is hard to maneuver or manage due to size or weight- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Ethan?
- Cumbersome?
- [Marc] Correct!
Danbury takes the lead, in control.
- [Danbury Contestant] Begins with CU for 30.
- [Marc] Begins with CU for 30 points.
French phrase that designates a street closed at one end.
(bell dinging) Time.
A "Cul-de-sac".
In control is Danbury.
- Ohio History for 10.
- [Marc] Ohio History for 10 points.
I will ask you a question relating to Ohio History, you provide the answer.
What year was Ohio established as a- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Sophia?
- 1803?
- [Marc] Correct!
Evergreen takes control.
- [Ethan] Accounting ABCs for 10.
- [Marc] Accounting ABCs for 10 points.
Identify each of the following accounting terms that begins with the letters "A", "B", or "C", the letter will be provided.
A legal process through which people or other entities who cannot repay debts to creditors- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Bankruptcy?
- [Marc] Correct!
Evergreen in control.
Accounting ABCs for 15.
- [Marc] Accounting ABCs for 15 points.
The point at which net sales is equal to total cost, the letter is- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Balance?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
The letter is "B".
Evergreen, chance to steal.
(bell dinging) End of round, the exact term that we needed there was "Break Even", specifically for that accounting term.
All right, let's take a look at our score.
Very close competition indeed, ladies and gentlemen.
Danbury, 255.
Evergreen, 265.
Still very much anybody's game, it's going to come down to the brainstorm round, and that's coming up next, stay tuned!
(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game, we do have quite a competition here between Danbury and Evergreen.
Danbury, 255.
Evergreen, 265.
Before we find out the winner of this match in our final round, let's meet some new players who have come to the game.
For Danbury in slot number one, we have Eva, a junior.
And in slot number one, we have John, a senior.
All right, this is the BrainStorm Round, all questions in this round, 20 points.
Negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but no stealing, I repeat, no stealing in this round.
Still anybody's game.
Evergreen, Danbury, people at home, BrainStorm Round starts right now.
What particle in an atom has a negative charge?
That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Electron?
- [Marc] Correct!
What was the code name for the allied invasion of Normandy in 1940- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Miles?
- Is it D-Day?
D-Day?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
"Operation Overlord".
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Chile?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Canada.
In Homer's Odyssey, who is the hero's wife?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, John?
- Penelope?
- [Marc] Correct!
The Fall of Constantinople in 15... Or excuse me, in 1453, marked the end of which empire?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The Byzantine?
- [Marc] Correct!
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth is located in which country- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Chile?
- [Marc] "Chile" is correct.
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Radio waves?
- [Marc] Incorrect, Gamma Rays.
Who led the Bolsheviks during the Russian- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- Lenin.
- [Marc] "Lenin" is correct.
The reign of terror during the French Revolution was primarily overseen by- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Robespierre?
- [Marc] Correct!
Which US state has the most active volcanoes?
(buzzer beeping) Danbury, Austin?
- Hawaii?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Alaska.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The Ural Mountains.
- [Marc] Correct!
The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred in what year?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Miles?
- 1989.
- [Marc] Correct!
What is the longest river in the United States?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The Missouri?
- [Marc] Correct!
Who is the Greek Goddess of Wisdom?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Athena?
- [Marc] Correct!
What American poet wrote the collection Leaves of Grass?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Sophia?
- Whitman.
- [Marc] Correct!
Which 1215 English document limited- (buzzer beeping) That would be Evergreen, Ethan?
- The Magna Carta.
- [Marc] Correct!
What Marvel film features the villain Thanos, and- (buzzer beeping) That would be Danbury, Austin?
- Infinity War?
- [Marc] Correct!
And his famous snap.
(bell dinging) End of round, let's take a look at our score, Danbury 275, and our winner with 425 is Evergreen, let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(audience applauding) Spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come around and meet in the middle, shake hands, bump some fists and we'll see you at the next BGSU Brain Game.
(upbeat music)
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