Kenton vs Olentangy Berlin
Season 2024 Episode 23 | 25m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Kenton and Olentangy Berlin high schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Kenton and Olentangy Berlin high schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
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Kenton vs Olentangy Berlin
Season 2024 Episode 23 | 25m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Area high schools compete in a quiz bowl tournament. This week, Kenton and Olentangy Berlin high schools compete in a quarterfinal quiz bowl match.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Next on "BGSU Brain Game," it is quarter finals time.
It is Kenton versus Olentangy Berlin.
I think we better get ready for a synaptic sonic boom.
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 (upbeat dance music) (upbeat dance music continues) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game" quarter final round.
It is Kenton versus Olentangy Berlin.
Let's take a look at our starting lineups.
For Kenton led by Coach Daquino.
In slot number one, we have Richard, a junior.
In slot number two, we have Jackson, a junior.
And in slot number three we have Ruby, a senior.
Now for Olentangy Berlin, led by Coach Bird.
In slot number one, we have Pranay, a sophomore.
In slot number two, we have Harsh, a sophomore.
And in slot number three, we have Sri, a junior.
All right, welcome to all of our players.
We're going to start things off with the toss up round.
In this round there are 10 questions and they are worth 10 points a piece.
There is no deduction for an incorrect answer, so everyone can take a big old deep breath and sigh of relief, so no pressure there.
You may confer before buzzing in, and you can steal a question in this round.
Are you ready, teams?
Here we go.
An academic task word that begins with an S to paraphrase information in brief form.
The answer has nine letters.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Pranay?
- Simplify.
- Cannot accept that.
Kenton, chance to steal.
(timer dinging) Time.
What we needed there was summarize.
What do we call a bicycle designed for two or more riders?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- A tandem.
- Correct.
Multiple choice question.
The pancreas produces juices that aid digestion.
Where does the pancreas deliver these juices?
Is it A, small intestine?
B, the stomach?
Or, C large intestine?
(buzzer beeping) - That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- Small intestine.
- Correct, A.
Mount Rushmore consists of the faces of four U.S. presidents carved on the side of a mountain.
From what type of stone is the monument carved?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- Granite.
- Granite is correct.
Often found on submarines, what kind of visual aid is composed- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Pranay.
- Periscope.
- Periscope is correct.
A mushroom reproduces by means of what spore-bearing structures found underneath its cap?
(timer dinging) Time.
Those are called gills.
Often used in a laboratory, this machine is used to separate substances of different densities by- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Harsh.
- Centrifuge.
- Centrifuge is correct.
The United States Constitution specifically lists the process by which new states may be admitted to the union.
What group has the power to admit new states to the union?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Pranay.
- Congress.
- Congress is correct.
Materials such as leaf, frosted glass, or wax paper, all scatter light as it passes through but do allow some light to pass.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Richard.
- Translucent.
- Translucent is correct.
Because they contain chromium and nickel, these steel alloys are resistant to- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Harsh.
- Stainless steel.
- Stainless steel is correct.
End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Kenton, 40, and Olentangy Berlin, 40.
Doesn't get much closer than this, folks, stick around.
Our Risk and Reward round is coming up next.
(upbeat dance music) (upbeat dance music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
We are tied, Kenton, 40, Olentangy Berlin, 40 points.
Before we move on to our next round though, let's welcome some new players to the game.
For Kenton, in slot number one, we have Tate, a sophomore, and in slot number three, we have Presley, a junior.
And for Olentangy Berlin, in slot number three, we have Mano, a sophomore.
Welcome to our new and our returning players.
This is the Risk and Reward round, and it goes a little something like this.
Both teams, you're getting the same questions.
First nine questions, 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
The 10th question, however, is the Risk and Reward question.
You may risk up to 30 points in five-point increments on a topic that we give you.
You get it right, you get the points.
You get it wrong, or a non-answer, I'm afraid we're going to have to take those points from you.
However, if you do not like the topic, you can simply pass.
Sound good?
All right, well, since our teams are tied, we did a coin toss in between rounds.
Kenton won that coin toss.
They will be sticking around.
Olentangy Berlin, you are off to isolation.
All right, Kenton, are you ready for your risk and reward round?
All right, starts right now.
Which American folk hero was a lumberjack who logged on the Big Onion River?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- Paul Bunyan.
- Paul Bunyan is correct.
Multiple choice question.
According to the Fortune 500 list, what American company had the most revenue in 2024?
Was it A, Amazon?
B, Apple?
Or C, Walmart?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- Walmart.
- Walmart is correct.
According to the United Nations, which has more countries in it, Africa or Europe?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- Africa.
- Africa is correct.
54 verses 44.
Name the biblical woman that Samson loved.
(buzzer beeping) Jackson.
- Leah?
- Incorrect, Delilah.
In music, what is the relative minor scale for the key of C major?
(timer dinging) Time, A minor.
Artist Albrecht Durer is what nationality?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- German.
- German is correct.
In the sport of curling, how many players make up a team?
Is it four or five?
(buzzer beeping) Jackson.
- Four.
- Four is correct.
In what country can Mount Rakaposhi be found?
Mount Rakaposhi.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- India.
- Incorrect, Pakistan.
I can't guarantee the weather will be perfect, but I can guarantee we'll have a good time regardless.
Spell guarantee.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Jackson.
- G-U-A-R-A-N-T-E-E. - Correct.
Risk and reward time.
The subject, or the topic is trigonometry.
You can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments.
- Let's go 30.
- Yeah, go for it.
- Let's go 30.
- 30 points, all right, on trigonometry.
How many trigonometric functions are there?
- Six.
- Six.
- [Marc] Buzz in, please.
- Oh, sorry.
(buzzer beeping) - [Marc] That would be Jackson.
- Six.
- Six is correct.
That is the end of the Risk and Reward round for you.
It is now time to clear your score.
Head out this direction right behind me.
Isolation time for Kenton.
All right, let's bring back in Olentangy Berlin, come on in.
Welcome back.
Are you ready for the Risk and Reward round?
Let's get started.
Which American folk hero was a lumberjack who logged on the Big Onion River?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Mano.
- Paul Bunyan.
- Paul Bunyan is correct.
Multiple choice question.
According to the Fortune 500 list, what American company had the most revenue in 2024?
Is it A, Amazon?
B, Apple?
Or C, Walmart?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Harsh.
- Amazon - Incorrect, it is Walmart.
According to the United Nations, which has more countries in it, Africa or Europe?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Mano.
- Africa.
- Africa is correct.
54 for Africa and 44 for Europe.
Name the biblical woman that Samson loved.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Pranay.
- Catherine.
- Incorrect.
Delilah is what we needed there.
In music, what is the relative minor scale for the key of C Major?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Pranay.
- A minor.
- Correct.
Artist Albrecht Durer is what nationality?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Mano.
- German.
- German is correct.
In the sport of curling, how many players make up a team, four or five?
- Guess five.
(buzzer beeping) - [Marc] That would be Pranay.
- Five.
- Incorrect, four.
- In what country can Mount Rakaposhi be found?
Mount Rakaposhi.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Mano.
- Papua New Guinea.
- Incorrect, Pakistan.
I can't guarantee the weather will be perfect, but I can guarantee we'll have a good time regardless.
Spell guarantee.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Pranay.
G-U-A-R-A-N-T-E-E. - Correct.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is trigonometry.
- Oh yeah.
- [Marc] You can risk up to 30 points in five-point increments.
What say you, Olentangy Berlin?
- 30.
- 30 points it is.
On trigonometry.
How many trigo, excuse me, trigonometric functions are there?
- Okay, sine, cosine, tangent- - Cosecant, secant, and cotangent, six.
(timer dinging) - Time.
Not in time, correct?
It was six.
Unfortunately you do lose those 30 points.
That is the end of the risk and reward round for you.
Let's clear your score and let's bring back in Kenton.
Come on in, Kenton.
All right, it's time for these two teams to see where they stand.
Olentangy Berlin has 60 points.
Kenton has 130 points.
But we're just getting started here, folks.
The Category round is coming up next, where we have questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points, and the deductions, they're going to start.
Stay tuned.
(dramatic music) (suspenseful music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Olentangy Berlin, 60, Kenton, 130 points.
Before we move on to our next round, let's welcome some new and returning players.
For Kenton, in slot number one we have Cale, a junior.
In slot number three, welcome back, Presley.
Now for Olentangy Berlin, in slot number two, we have Akhil, a junior, and in slot number one we have Martin, a senior.
All right, Category round.
Goes a little something like this.
There are six categories to choose from.
Inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 points.
But I must warn you, deductions do start now.
So if you go for 10 points, you're risking 10 points.
You go for 25 points, you're risking 25 points.
There is, however, one double or nothing question hiding somewhere in there.
Double the points, no pressure.
Could be a big game changer.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
All right, Olentangy Berlin, since you are at 60 points, you get to make the first selection.
- [Martin] Let's go for Famous Quotes for 15.
- Famous Quotes for 15 points.
Correctly identify each person who made the following statements.
"Early to bed and early to rise make-" (buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- Benjamin Franklin.
- [Marc] Benjamin Franklin is correct.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Let's go Synonyms for 20.
- Synonyms for 20 points.
I will give the number of letters in the word and provide a few synonyms.
You provide the synonym that begins with the letter B.
Four letters, daring, courageous.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Presley.
- Bold.
- [Marc] Bold is indeed what we were looking for.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Go Synonyms for 25.
- Synonyms for 25.
Eight letters, lovely, stunning.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- Beautiful.
- [Marc] Beautiful is what we're looking for there.
Olentangy Berlin takes control.
- [Martin] Synonyms Begins with B for 10.
- For 10 points, synonyms.
Three letters, acquire, obtain.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- Buy.
- [Marc] Buy is what we're looking for, correct.
Olentangy Berlin in control, making a move.
- [Martin] Synonyms Begins with B for 15.
- Synonyms Begins with B, now for 15 points.
Five letters here, create, form.
(buzzer beeping) That will be Kenton, Jackson.
- Build.
- Build is what we were looking for, correct.
Kenton takes back control.
- [Jackson] Let's go Synonyms for 30.
- Synonyms, now for 30 points.
Five letters, wide, extensive, comprehensive.
(buzzer beeping) Kenton, Jackson.
- Broad.
- [Marc] Broad is what we were looking for there.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Who Makes It for 20.
- Who Makes It for 20 points.
I will describe an item.
You reply with the name of the company that makes it.
Who makes the popular social media platform Facebook?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Mano.
- Meta.
- Meta is correct.
Olentangy Berlin takes control.
- [Mano] Who Makes It, 30.
- Who Makes It for 30 points.
What company makes the cereal Cheerios?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- General Mills.
- [Marc] Correct, General Mills.
Olentangy Berlin in control.
- [Martin] Who Makes It for 25.
- Who Makes It, now for 25.
Which sports equipment manufacturer makes the footballs used in the NFL?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Presley.
- Wilson.
- [Marc] Wilson, correct.
Factory right here in Ohio.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Let's do Fill in the Blank for 20.
- Fill in the Blank for 20 points.
This is the double or nothing question.
Song by Adele, "Rolling in the blank."
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Presley.
- Deep.
- [Marc] Deep is correct.
Double the points and in control.
- [Jackson] Fill in the Blank for 25.
- Fill in the Blank for 25 points.
The Tennessee Williams play, "The blank Menagerie."
(buzzer beeping) That will be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- Glass.
- [Marc] Correct.
Olentangy Berlin takes control.
- [Akhil] Fill in the Blank for 30.
- Fill in the Blank for 30 points.
Poem by William Shakespeare, "The Phoenix and the blank."
(buzzer beeping) That will be Olentangy Berlin, Mano.
- Sun.
- [Marc] Incorrect, Kenton, chance to steal.
(timer dinging) Time.
Turtle.
"The Phoenix and the Turtle."
Olentangy Berlin in control.
- [Martin] Quotes for 30.
- Quotes for 30 points.
"I'd rather be right than be President."
(timer dinging) That would be Henry Clay, Henry Clay.
Olentangy Berlin in control.
- [Martin] Quotes for 25.
- Quotes now for 25 points.
"We stand today on the edge of a new frontier."
(buzzer beeping) Kenton, Jackson.
- Kennedy.
- [Marc] Specific, more specific, please.
- John F. Kennedy.
- [Marc] Correct, Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Let's go Farm Equipment for 15.
- [Marc] Farm Equipment for 15 points.
This is the image category.
Take a look at this image.
Identify this piece of equipment- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Mano.
- Reaper.
- [Marc] Incorrect, Kenton, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeping) - That will be Jackson.
- Combine.
- [Marc] Combine is correct, or a wheat harvester.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Farm Equipment for 20.
- [Marc] Farm Equipment for 20 points.
Identify this piece of equipment.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Cale.
- A header.
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Olentangy Berlin, chance to steal.
(timer dinging) Time.
That is specifically known as a corn combine.
Kenton in control.
- [Cale] Famous Quotes for 20.
- Famous Quotes for 20 points.
"An iron curtain has descended-" (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- Winston Churchill.
- [Marc] Correct.
Olentangy Berlin in control.
- [Martin] Famous Quotes for 10.
- Famous Quotes For 10 points.
"A house divided against itself-" (buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- Jesus Christ and Abraham Lincoln.
- [Marc] Correct.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Farm Equipment for 30.
- [Marc] Farm Equipment for 30 points.
Identify this piece of farm equipment.
(timer dinging) That would be a hay baler.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Let's go Fill in the Blank for 15.
- Fill in the Blank for 15 points.
This is a movie.
"The blank Night Rises."
(buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Jackson.
- Dark.
- [Marc] Dark is correct.
Kenton in control.
- [Jackson] Who Makes It, 15.
- Who Makes It for 15 points.
Who makes the popular athletic apparel brand that features an X?
(timer dinging) End of round, that would be Under Armour.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Olentangy Berlin at 145 and currently in the lead is Kenton with 320 points.
We're going to wrap things up with our brainstorm round.
It's coming up next.
(dramatic music) (suspenseful music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Olentangy Berlin, 145 points, Kenton with 320 points.
Before we move to our next round, let's welcome in slot number one for Kenton, Jack, and Jack is a junior, so welcome to you and the rest of our returning players.
This is the Brainstorm round.
It all comes down to this.
Each question in this round is worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in.
However, no stealing.
I repeat, no stealing in this round.
Kenton, Olentangy Berlin, are you ready for the Brainstorm round?
Are you ready at home?
Because it starts right now.
In 2023, this Miley Cyrus song spent eight weeks- (buzzer beeping) That would be Kenton, Presley.
- "Flowers."
- "Flowers" is correct.
In baseball, what is an RBI?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- Runs batted in.
- Runs batted in, correct.
Mom prepared three gallons of soup.
How many one-cup servings can she serve?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- 48.
- Correct.
Which island country located south of Turkey has its capital- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- Cyprus.
- Cyprus is correct.
What is the only continent without a desert?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- South America.
- Incorrect, Europe.
The light year is a unit for measuring what?
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- Distance.
- Distance is correct.
What is the name of Jeff Bezos's space company?
(buzzer beeping) Kenton, Jackson.
- SpaceX.
- Incorrect, Blue Origin.
What is the official language of Bahrain?
(buzzer beeping) That will be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- Arabic.
- Arabic is correct.
Found in the Gulf of Alaska, what island is best known for its large brown bears?
(timer dinging) Time, Kodiak Island.
In 1767, the Townsend Acts placed a tax on what beverage?
(buzzer beeping) Kenton, Presley.
- Tea.
- Tea is correct.
What do we call the fat-like substance associated with arteriosclerosis?
(buzzer beeping) Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- Cholesterol.
- Cholesterol is correct.
Give the chemical symbol for antimony.
(buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- SB.
- SB is correct.
The 1988 American Western movie "Young Guns" was based around which famous outlaw?
(buzzer beeping) That will be Olentangy Berlin, Akhil.
- Billy Pilgrim.
- Incorrect, Billy the Kid.
In which sea off the coast of Queensland could one explore- (buzzer beeping) That would be Olentangy Berlin, Martin.
- The Pacific Ocean.
- Incorrect.
The Coral Sea is what we needed there.
What is the science term starting with an I that refers to not carbon based.
(buzzer beeping) That will be Kenton, Jackson.
- In... (timer beeping) - Time.
Inorganic is what we needed there.
Olentangy Berlin has 225 points, and our winner, with 320 points, is Kenton.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(audience applauding) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come around, meet in the middle, shake hands, bumps some fists, and we will see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
Come on out everybody, get some TV time.
(suspenseful music)
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