Whittier Competition Academic Team Practice Test

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• What is the value of π (pi) to two decimal places?
• Which flag is flown most frequently?
• What was Robert Weaver's title when he became a presidential cabinet member?
• What regulation covers the wear of the uniform?
• Who was awarded the French Legion of Honor for her work during World War II?
• What is the distance around a circle called?
• What is the smallest prime number?
• What is the primary gas that makes up Earth's atmosphere?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• In which year did Rev. Jesse Jackson make his notable speech at the Democratic Convention?
• What is the powerhouse of the cell?
• President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed what attorney as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
• What do you call a triangle with all sides of different lengths?
• Where was George Washington Carver's laboratory located?
• Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a representative from which state associated with the Democratic Party?
• What prominent position did Andrew Young hold after serving as mayor of Atlanta?
• Which element is known for its crucial role in the process of photosynthesis?
• Who was the commander in chief of the Confederate Army?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?
• Who was the composer of "The Four Seasons"?
• In which layer of the Earth does convection take place?
• Who formulated the laws of motion?
• Who is credited with inventing the riding saddle for horses?
• Doris Miller was recognized as the first American hero of World War II during which attack?
• What does the acronym NASA stand for?
• At what temperature does water freeze in degrees Celsius?
• Which novel features a protagonist named Winston Smith?
• Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
• What is the chemical symbol for gold?
• What is the primary currency used in the United Kingdom?
• Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
• Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice in the U.S.?
• Who was the first African American woman elected to Congress?
• What is the primary ingredient in bread?
• What type of bond forms when atoms share electrons?
• What honor was awarded to Dorie Miller for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
• What is the largest planet in our solar system?
• In what year did World War II conclude?
• Which country did Adolf Hitler invade in September 1939, marking the start of World War II in Europe?
• Barack Obama won a U.S. Senate seat from which state after speaking at the 2004 Democratic National Convention?
• What size is the Storm Flag and when is it flown?
• Who developed the theory of relativity?
• What is the chemical formula of water?
• Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?
• Which gas is essential for human respiration?
• What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?
• What is the specialty of the mathematician Pythagoras?
• What do we call the process where water vapor changes into liquid water?
• What is the capital of Australia?
• Oliver Cromwell was a well-known freedom fighter in what war?
• What is the size and when is the Post Flag flown?
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
• What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?
• Barbara Jordan gave a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention for which candidate?
• What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
• What constitutional amendment prohibited the requirement of a poll tax or any other tax for the privilege to vote?
• Which planet is closest to the sun?
• Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
• Where should the ribbons be placed on a female cadet's uniform?
• What type of shirt is worn under the Army Cadet Service Uniform Coat?
• What is the largest organ of the human body?
• What overall principle guides the wearing of uniforms according to the regulations mentioned?
• Who was the first president of the United States?
• Which author of My American Journey commanded the 2nd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division in 1976?
• Are shoulder boards authorized for wear with the class B uniform?
• Who is known for the invention of the telephone?
• Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• What is the field of study that focuses on living organisms?
• What insignia do enlisted cadets wear on the gray beret?
• What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
• Which famous inventor did Lewis Latimer collaborate with on the electric light bulb?
• Which gas is typically associated with the acidity of a solution?
• Who is famously known as the Maid of Orleans?
• What is the boiling point of water at sea level in degrees Celsius?
• What organ is primarily responsible for detoxification?
• Which element has the chemical symbol 'O'?
• Who painted the Mona Lisa?
• Who is known as the Father of Geometry?
• What are the three types of flags mentioned?
• Who composed the "Fifth Symphony"?
• Who served as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War?
• What do you call the process by which plants make their own food?
• What is the formula for calculating the area of a circle?
• What does ACU stand for?
• What is the powerhouse of the cell?
• How are ribbons positioned on the class A uniform?
• Which organization did Shirley Chisholm help to establish?
• What is the Pythagorean theorem used for?
• Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
• Who founded the National Democratic Party in Alabama?
• PFC William Thompson received his Congressional Medal of Honor during which war?
• What do you call animals that are active during the day?
• What is the primary use of the Storm Flag?
• Which US President ended segregation in the US Armed Forces?
• What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
• What is the capital of Australia?
• Which gas is essential for living beings to breathe?
• Which of the following statements about ear accessories is true for male cadets?
• What is the capital of Japan?
• How many people were needed to produce the same amount of loaves per day before Joseph Lee's invention?
• What is the capital of France?
• In 1864, who was appointed by President Lincoln as commander in chief of all Union forces?
• Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
• What was the primary contribution of Joseph Lee in bread making?
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
• What is the name of the longest river in the world?
• Who invented the telephone?
• Who was named Associate Press Secretary to John F. Kennedy in 1960?
• What is the primary source of energy for Earth?
• What uniform is worn at summer camps and for participation on special teams?
• In which year did the Titanic sink?
• The capital city of Canada is?
• What is the term for a scientist who studies rocks?
• What is the chemical symbol for gold?
• What is the name of the largest desert in the world?
• What honor was given to the 332nd under Col Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. for their service?
• Who served as President Ronald Reagan's national security advisor?
• Which state did Shirley Chisholm represent in the House of Representatives?
• What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
• What color t-shirt is worn with the ACU uniform?
• What is the study of living organisms called?
• What size is the Garrison Flag and when is it flown?
• What measuring instrument was invented by Frederick Jones?
• Roscoe Robinson, Jr. served as a Four Star General in which branch of the military?
• What is the primary function of red blood cells?
• What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
• What term is used for a solution with a pH level below 7?
• What is the capital of France?
• Who was famous for the theory of natural selection?
• In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
• What is the capital of Italy?
• What is the chemical formula for table salt?
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
• Which branch of the armed services did Robert Coleman serve in, being inducted into the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Hall of Fame in 2005?
• In what year did the Titanic sink?
• What war led Colin Powell to conclude that an army should not enter into combat unless it had a clear objective?
• The black necktie/neck tab is optional when wearing which type of uniform?
• Who discovered the antibiotic penicillin?
• What is the most widely spoken language in the world?
• Who ruled the "separate but equal" doctrine invalid in 1954?
• What is the largest mammal in the ocean?
• What is the capital of Egypt?
• What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
• In chemistry, what does pH measure?
• Who wrote the novel "1984"?
• Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
• What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
• What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?
• What is the unit of currency used in Japan?
• What is the smallest prime number?
• What insignia do cadet officers wear on the gray beret?
• Who discovered penicillin?
• Who is known for formulating the laws of motion?
• What is generally considered the main tool of a composer?
• Rev. Jesse Jackson's dramatic call at the 1984 Democratic Convention was to do what?
• Who developed the theory of relativity?
• Which ancient civilization is renowned for constructing pyramids?
• Who painted the famous artwork known as the Mona Lisa?
• Who became the first African American general post commander at Fort Knox in 1993?
• Which element has the chemical symbol 'O'?
• In which year did World War II begin?
• What positioning is required for the nameplate for female cadets?
• Which element has the atomic number 1?
• What is the longest river in the world?
• Who is the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
• Which planet has the most rings?
• In which continent is Egypt located?
• What is the largest planet in our solar system?
• What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
• Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
• What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
• What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
• What is the main gas that contributes to climate change?
• What is the main storyline of "The Great Gatsby"?
• Who is the author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?
• Who was appointed as the US Ambassador to the United Nations after serving as mayor of Atlanta?
• In what state is the Grand Canyon located?
• What size/color earrings can female cadets wear?
• Who is known for their friendship and support of Dunbar’s poetry?
• Which element is most commonly found in organic compounds?
• What are the three states of matter?
• How is the grade (or ROTC) insignia worn on the gray beret?
• What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• Which ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?
• What does DNA stand for?
• Which of the following did Frederick Jones invent?
• What did George Washington Carver emphasize in his work at Tuskegee Institute?
• What is the main theme of George Orwell's "1984"?
• Which Union general is credited with burning Atlanta during the Civil War?
• What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
• What is the value of π (pi) to two decimal places?
• To what position was Colin Powell appointed, making him the highest ranking military officer?
• What is the capital city of Canada?
• Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
• In 1916, who was re-elected for the third time as Magistrate of the 1st District of Christian County?
• In what part of the plant does photosynthesis mostly occur?
• What is the chemical symbol for water?
• For what state did Barbara Jordan serve as state senator and U.S. Congresswoman?
• Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
• What is a series of steps followed to solve a problem called?
• Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. became the first black four-star general in what year?
• What element does 'O' represent on the periodic table?
• In 1996, Jesse Jackson, Jr. became a U.S. representative from which state?
• What is the largest continent on Earth?
• Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
• What is the capital city of Italy?
• What is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• What is the process by which plants make their own food?
• What color t-shirt is worn with the Army Cadet Service Uniform?
• What is the primary purpose of a compass?
• What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
• Who formed the all-black Ethiopian regiment in 1775 during the Revolutionary War?
• Who is known as the father of geometry?
• What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What is the process by which plants make their own food?
• Which aviator brothers helped promote Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry?
• What does ACSU stand for?
• What is the maximum diameter for earrings allowed on female cadets?
• What was the name of the fort attacked by Confederate soldiers on April 12, 1861?
• How often must a uniform be worn by cadets?
• What is the square root of 64?
• During the Civil War, Frederick Douglass served as an adviser to what US President?
• What color socks are worn with the Army Cadet Service Uniform?
• What is the main organ responsible for the circulatory system in the human body?
• What is the primary function of red blood cells?
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
• In literature, what is a "metaphor"?
• What type of animal is a Blue Whale?
• What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid called?
• What is the capital of France?
• What is the currency of Japan?
• Which element has the atomic number 1?
• How many continents are there in the world?
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
• Who was the first Black American admiral in the US Navy?
• Who became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1972?
• What is the longest river in the world?
• What is the name of the process that converts a solid directly into gas?
• What is the largest mammal in the world?
• What is the main function of the digestive system?