GENIALpardy
IXL concepts:
Context clues
Connotation and Denotation
Logical Fallacies
Audience and Purpose
Main/Central Ideas
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Genialpardy
Connotation and Denotation
Audience and Purpose
Context CLues
Logical Fallacies
Main/central ideas
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results final score
Between 2000and 4000 points
Between 4000and 6000 points
More than6000 points
Less than2000 points
Between 4000and 6000 points
Wow, impressive! You have great knowledge and it shows that you know what you're talking about. Keep it up!
Spadefoot toads, so named for the dark, spade-like pads on their hind feet, which they use for digging, spend much of their lives underground. By lowering their metabolic rate, the toads can remain below ground for as long as two years at a time without feeding. Once the weather turns warm and wet, spadefoots emerge to eat, mate, and lay eggs in the desert summer's ephemeral ponds. The fleeting nature of these pools necessitates rapid development. Spadefoot tadpoles can grow into toadlets in as little as fourteen days, leaving them the rest of the summer to eat and grow.
200
points
Discover a wild beauty unlike any you've experienced before. Discover Costa Rica. Soar to great heights through misty cloud forests. Trek over lush jungle trails to spectacular waterfalls. Explore hidden mysteries in coastal rain forests. Let the experienced guides at Mendoza Travel lead you on a five-day hiking adventure through the untamed and unexpected terrain of Costa Rica. Call now to book your journey of a lifetime.
300
points
Next
Next
Each question is worth 100 points
It's a summer night in New Mexico. A great deluge has just swept over the desert landscape, creating ponds out of roadside ditches, once-empty watering holes, and playas. The conditions are now right for spadefoot toads to gather in these ponds and lay their eggs, all in a single night. As hundreds of male toads call for a mate, the normal stillness and silence of the desert is broken by the cacophony of their quack-like calls. By morning, up to 2,500 eggs may have been laid by each female.
100
points
Fevers can be uncomfortable, but the upside is that they are evidence of the body's attempt to heal. When a person develops an infection, a section of the brain called the hypothalamus recognizes a threat. The hypothalamus responds by increasing the body's temperature. Since both viruses and bacteria are temperature sensitive, this environment helps prevent them from multiplying. In addition, scientists have found evidence that fevers may increase the number of certain lymphocytes—white blood cells that are part of the immune system. Increased lymphocytes make the body more effective in destroying infected cells. Of course, this doesn't mean that high fevers don't warrant medical treatment. In fact, another reason that fevers are beneficial is that they serve as warning signs, indicating that something is amiss.
Fevers can be uncomfortable, but the upside is that they are evidence of the body's attempt to heal. When a person develops an infection, a section of the brain called the hypothalamus recognizes a threat. The hypothalamus responds by increasing the body's temperature. Since both viruses and bacteria are temperature sensitive, this environment helps prevent them from multiplying. In addition, scientists have found evidence that fevers may increase the number of certain lymphocytes—white blood cells that are part of the immune system. Increased lymphocytes make the body more effective in destroying infected cells. Of course, this doesn't mean that high fevers don't warrant medical treatment. In fact, another reason that fevers are beneficial is that they serve as warning signs, indicating that something is amiss.
500
points
Next
ALL OR NOTHING
In 2016, Vallecito Elementary School in San Rafael, California, became the first U.S. school to replace all of its ordinary desks with raised desks that students stand at. Speaking to a reporter from TIME for Kids magazine, one student at the school gave the standing desks high praise. "You feel happier, you're less tired, and you're more active," she said. According to several studies, children working at standing desks burn more calories and are more focused on tasks. However, some teachers and parents are opposed to the change. They are concerned that standing for long periods of time could cause fatigue, strain on the legs and feet, or posture problems. In addition, standing desks are more expensive than seated desks. Only time will tell whether standing desks will prove to be the next big trend or a failed experiment.
300
points
People with larger houses live linger. I guess bigger houses are better for your health!
200
points
False causation: the assumption that becuase two things happen together, one caused the other
Bandwagon: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
False dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist.
Have you finished and added your points?
Yes!
Not yet!
As a parent, I'm concerned that students are buying soda in the school cafeteria every day, which affects their ability to learn. Too much sugar and caffeine makes it challenging for our students to concentrate. In addition, soda consumption can contribute to long-term health problems such as obesity and diabetes. I am not suggesting that Newport's public schools should dictate what students eat and drink, but I do believe our schools should promote and foster healthy lifestyles, including proper nutrition. Students should be allowed to bring their own soda from home, but offering soda in our cafeterias is unacceptable.
500
points
Next
Next
ALL OR NOTHING
That candidate argues that we should install parking meters downtown and start charging people to park there. How can any sensible person argue that eliminating parking downtown is going to help the city?
100
points
False causation: the assumption that becuase two things happen together, one caused the other
Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are alwasy good
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
More than6000 points
Congratulations! Your knowledge is admirable, you could compete with the best.
Be a hero in an animal's life! Donate to the Martin County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees cover less than eight percent of our operating expenses. We rely on donations to ensure that every animal receives excellent care. Your generous gift provides food, shelter, and veterinary care to homeless and rescued pets. Please donate today!
200
points
Next
Each question is worth 100 points
Guitar ________ Jimi Hendrix showcased his exhilarating, experimental sound when he performed "The Star‑Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.
500
points
Connoisseur: someone who has deep knowledge, expertise, and refined taste in a particular subject
Virtuoso: someone who has extraordinary skill and talent, especially in the arts
In 1803, the French made the ________ decision to sell the United States 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River.
400
points
Irrefutable: Impossible to deny, disprove, or argue against because it is clearly true.
Irrevocable: Impossible to change, reverse, or take back once it has been done.
300
points
To complete his article in 3-D printing before the end of the year, Mr. Solomon had to _____ parts of the story to several writers
Assign: to give or allocate; allot. to give out or announce as a task. to appoint, as to a post or duty. to designate; name; specify.
Bequeath :to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will. to hand down; pass on.
Through careful and thorough research, scientists Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain were later able to use penicillin to develop the first antibiotics—drugs that are used to this day to fight serious infections like pneumonia. Thus, although the initial discovery of penicillin occurred by accident, it was ultimately Fleming's determination to find a cure for bacterial infections and Florey and Chain's _________ labor that were responsible for the development of these life-saving drugs.
400
points
You may have heard people say that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. It was Wilson Bentley who first discovered this. Bentley was born in Vermont in 1865. When he was fifteen, he received a microscope for his birthday. The first things he looked at were snowflakes. He wanted to draw them, but the snowflakes melted before he could finish. At last, Bentley discovered that he could capture a picture of a snowflake by using a camera along with his microscope. He spent many hours working in the cold to develop his new technique. Finally, in 1885, he took his first successful picture of a snowflake. Bentley went on to take pictures of more than five thousand snowflakes
100
points
Gregor Mendel, an early pioneer in the field of genetics, helped shed light on how traits pass from one generation to the next. Mendel crossbred different strains of pea plants and meticulously tracked the results. He observed that certain characteristics of the plants, such as flower color, were present in new generations in predictable ways. His carefully kept notes showed that when a purebred white-flowered plant was crossed with a purebred pink-flowered plant, the resulting offspring always had pink flowers. However, the white-flower trait would consistently reappear in later generations. Mendel concluded that the pink trait was dominant while the white trait was recessive—masked by the dominant pink trait but still lurking somewhere in the plant.
300
points
200
points
Many of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were ________ merchants, including John Hancock, who was the richest man in New England.
Pretentious: someone or something that tries to appear more important, impressive, or cultured than they really are.
Prosperous: successful, wealthy, or financially well-off, especially after working hard or growing a business.
On November 17, 1968, football fans across the United States sat glued to their televisions. A close game between two top teams—the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders—was being broadcast. When the Jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. But then, just as the Raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! In its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, Heidi, started playing. Callers flooded the TV network's phone lines, but it was too late. The Raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but West Coast viewers. As a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the Heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.
200
points
Wanting to help the family, the geologists made numerous gifts of seeds, clothing, utensils, and other goods. This _______ was lost on Karp Lykov and his older children, who maintained a deep distrust of all things modern and were very timid around outsiders. His younger son and daughter, Dmitry and Agafia, were not nearly so diffident. They were fascinated and delighted by the technologies—like flashlights and television—that had been invented during their forty years of isolation. Ultimately, however, the Lykovs chose to pass up the comforts of modernity and live out the rest of their natural lives in the Siberian wilderness.
500
points
Take a bite out of our newest burger, the Heavyweight. All-American awesomeness heads south of the border. We start by stacking a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, and onion rings with three layers of cheese. Next we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend, wrap it in a tortilla, and deep-fry it. You've never had a burger sensation like this before!
100
points
In Into Thin Air, author Jon Krakauer describes the extreme danger involved in climbing Mt. Everest, and he concludes that some mountain climbers must have __________ to take risks in order to undergo such challenges.
100
points
Inclination: A leaning toward something (a preference or desire).
Compulsion: a strong, often irresistible urge to do something
Between 2000and 4000 points
You're on the right track! You know quite a bit, but there is still room for improvement. Keep trying!
We generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.
We generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.
400
points
Next
Each question is worth 200 points
Less than2000 points
Wow, it seems like this wasn't your day... but don't give up! Every attempt is an opportunity to learn more
Gravity and drag both reduce the maximum altitude that a rocket can reach, increasing the cost of rocket flights. This study hypothesizes that rockets with a smoother surface will experience less drag and reach higher altitudes, given the same thrust as rockets with rough surfaces. To test this hypothesis, three identical model rockets were constructed and given finishes with varying degrees of surface smoothness: roughed with 40-grit sandpaper, unfinished, and glossed. Each rocket was outfitted with B5-4 motors and flown ten times. Flight results support the initial hypothesis, with the roughened-surface rocket reaching the apogee point at the lowest altitude and the glossed-surface rocket reaching it at the highest. In conclusion, the findings suggest that smoother surface finishes can reduce the drag force enough to affect altitude, thereby potentially increasing rocket efficiency and reducing fuel costs.
400
points
Next
Next
This question is worth 100 points
This question is worth 200 points
My father asked me to help around the house more. I can't believe he doesn't want me to spend time with my friends.
400
points
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Circular Reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself.
Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are alwasy good
You should never let someone borrow something from you. If you do, then everyone will just start taking your things without asking!
500
points
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Slippery Slope: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.
Guilt by Association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something.
Teens shouldnt get cell phones. It's just a matter of time before they'll stop seeing friends in real life - they'll just text each other from their rooms.
300
points
Ad Hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself,
Bandwagon: the assunmption that the popular choice is automatically correct.
Slippery Slope: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.
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GENIALpardy
IXL concepts: Context clues Connotation and Denotation Logical Fallacies Audience and Purpose Main/Central Ideas
START
Genialpardy
Connotation and Denotation
Audience and Purpose
Context CLues
Logical Fallacies
Main/central ideas
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
300
300
300
300
300
400
400
400
400
400
500
500
500
500
500
results final score
Between 2000and 4000 points
Between 4000and 6000 points
More than6000 points
Less than2000 points
Between 4000and 6000 points
Wow, impressive! You have great knowledge and it shows that you know what you're talking about. Keep it up!
Spadefoot toads, so named for the dark, spade-like pads on their hind feet, which they use for digging, spend much of their lives underground. By lowering their metabolic rate, the toads can remain below ground for as long as two years at a time without feeding. Once the weather turns warm and wet, spadefoots emerge to eat, mate, and lay eggs in the desert summer's ephemeral ponds. The fleeting nature of these pools necessitates rapid development. Spadefoot tadpoles can grow into toadlets in as little as fourteen days, leaving them the rest of the summer to eat and grow.
200
points
Discover a wild beauty unlike any you've experienced before. Discover Costa Rica. Soar to great heights through misty cloud forests. Trek over lush jungle trails to spectacular waterfalls. Explore hidden mysteries in coastal rain forests. Let the experienced guides at Mendoza Travel lead you on a five-day hiking adventure through the untamed and unexpected terrain of Costa Rica. Call now to book your journey of a lifetime.
300
points
Next
Next
Each question is worth 100 points
It's a summer night in New Mexico. A great deluge has just swept over the desert landscape, creating ponds out of roadside ditches, once-empty watering holes, and playas. The conditions are now right for spadefoot toads to gather in these ponds and lay their eggs, all in a single night. As hundreds of male toads call for a mate, the normal stillness and silence of the desert is broken by the cacophony of their quack-like calls. By morning, up to 2,500 eggs may have been laid by each female.
100
points
Fevers can be uncomfortable, but the upside is that they are evidence of the body's attempt to heal. When a person develops an infection, a section of the brain called the hypothalamus recognizes a threat. The hypothalamus responds by increasing the body's temperature. Since both viruses and bacteria are temperature sensitive, this environment helps prevent them from multiplying. In addition, scientists have found evidence that fevers may increase the number of certain lymphocytes—white blood cells that are part of the immune system. Increased lymphocytes make the body more effective in destroying infected cells. Of course, this doesn't mean that high fevers don't warrant medical treatment. In fact, another reason that fevers are beneficial is that they serve as warning signs, indicating that something is amiss.
Fevers can be uncomfortable, but the upside is that they are evidence of the body's attempt to heal. When a person develops an infection, a section of the brain called the hypothalamus recognizes a threat. The hypothalamus responds by increasing the body's temperature. Since both viruses and bacteria are temperature sensitive, this environment helps prevent them from multiplying. In addition, scientists have found evidence that fevers may increase the number of certain lymphocytes—white blood cells that are part of the immune system. Increased lymphocytes make the body more effective in destroying infected cells. Of course, this doesn't mean that high fevers don't warrant medical treatment. In fact, another reason that fevers are beneficial is that they serve as warning signs, indicating that something is amiss.
500
points
Next
ALL OR NOTHING
In 2016, Vallecito Elementary School in San Rafael, California, became the first U.S. school to replace all of its ordinary desks with raised desks that students stand at. Speaking to a reporter from TIME for Kids magazine, one student at the school gave the standing desks high praise. "You feel happier, you're less tired, and you're more active," she said. According to several studies, children working at standing desks burn more calories and are more focused on tasks. However, some teachers and parents are opposed to the change. They are concerned that standing for long periods of time could cause fatigue, strain on the legs and feet, or posture problems. In addition, standing desks are more expensive than seated desks. Only time will tell whether standing desks will prove to be the next big trend or a failed experiment.
300
points
People with larger houses live linger. I guess bigger houses are better for your health!
200
points
False causation: the assumption that becuase two things happen together, one caused the other
Bandwagon: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
False dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist.
Have you finished and added your points?
Yes!
Not yet!
As a parent, I'm concerned that students are buying soda in the school cafeteria every day, which affects their ability to learn. Too much sugar and caffeine makes it challenging for our students to concentrate. In addition, soda consumption can contribute to long-term health problems such as obesity and diabetes. I am not suggesting that Newport's public schools should dictate what students eat and drink, but I do believe our schools should promote and foster healthy lifestyles, including proper nutrition. Students should be allowed to bring their own soda from home, but offering soda in our cafeterias is unacceptable.
500
points
Next
Next
ALL OR NOTHING
That candidate argues that we should install parking meters downtown and start charging people to park there. How can any sensible person argue that eliminating parking downtown is going to help the city?
100
points
False causation: the assumption that becuase two things happen together, one caused the other
Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are alwasy good
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
More than6000 points
Congratulations! Your knowledge is admirable, you could compete with the best.
Be a hero in an animal's life! Donate to the Martin County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees cover less than eight percent of our operating expenses. We rely on donations to ensure that every animal receives excellent care. Your generous gift provides food, shelter, and veterinary care to homeless and rescued pets. Please donate today!
200
points
Next
Each question is worth 100 points
Guitar ________ Jimi Hendrix showcased his exhilarating, experimental sound when he performed "The Star‑Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.
500
points
Connoisseur: someone who has deep knowledge, expertise, and refined taste in a particular subject
Virtuoso: someone who has extraordinary skill and talent, especially in the arts
In 1803, the French made the ________ decision to sell the United States 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River.
400
points
Irrefutable: Impossible to deny, disprove, or argue against because it is clearly true.
Irrevocable: Impossible to change, reverse, or take back once it has been done.
300
points
To complete his article in 3-D printing before the end of the year, Mr. Solomon had to _____ parts of the story to several writers
Assign: to give or allocate; allot. to give out or announce as a task. to appoint, as to a post or duty. to designate; name; specify.
Bequeath :to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will. to hand down; pass on.
Through careful and thorough research, scientists Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain were later able to use penicillin to develop the first antibiotics—drugs that are used to this day to fight serious infections like pneumonia. Thus, although the initial discovery of penicillin occurred by accident, it was ultimately Fleming's determination to find a cure for bacterial infections and Florey and Chain's _________ labor that were responsible for the development of these life-saving drugs.
400
points
You may have heard people say that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. It was Wilson Bentley who first discovered this. Bentley was born in Vermont in 1865. When he was fifteen, he received a microscope for his birthday. The first things he looked at were snowflakes. He wanted to draw them, but the snowflakes melted before he could finish. At last, Bentley discovered that he could capture a picture of a snowflake by using a camera along with his microscope. He spent many hours working in the cold to develop his new technique. Finally, in 1885, he took his first successful picture of a snowflake. Bentley went on to take pictures of more than five thousand snowflakes
100
points
Gregor Mendel, an early pioneer in the field of genetics, helped shed light on how traits pass from one generation to the next. Mendel crossbred different strains of pea plants and meticulously tracked the results. He observed that certain characteristics of the plants, such as flower color, were present in new generations in predictable ways. His carefully kept notes showed that when a purebred white-flowered plant was crossed with a purebred pink-flowered plant, the resulting offspring always had pink flowers. However, the white-flower trait would consistently reappear in later generations. Mendel concluded that the pink trait was dominant while the white trait was recessive—masked by the dominant pink trait but still lurking somewhere in the plant.
300
points
200
points
Many of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were ________ merchants, including John Hancock, who was the richest man in New England.
Pretentious: someone or something that tries to appear more important, impressive, or cultured than they really are.
Prosperous: successful, wealthy, or financially well-off, especially after working hard or growing a business.
On November 17, 1968, football fans across the United States sat glued to their televisions. A close game between two top teams—the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders—was being broadcast. When the Jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. But then, just as the Raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! In its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, Heidi, started playing. Callers flooded the TV network's phone lines, but it was too late. The Raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but West Coast viewers. As a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the Heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.
200
points
Wanting to help the family, the geologists made numerous gifts of seeds, clothing, utensils, and other goods. This _______ was lost on Karp Lykov and his older children, who maintained a deep distrust of all things modern and were very timid around outsiders. His younger son and daughter, Dmitry and Agafia, were not nearly so diffident. They were fascinated and delighted by the technologies—like flashlights and television—that had been invented during their forty years of isolation. Ultimately, however, the Lykovs chose to pass up the comforts of modernity and live out the rest of their natural lives in the Siberian wilderness.
500
points
Take a bite out of our newest burger, the Heavyweight. All-American awesomeness heads south of the border. We start by stacking a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, and onion rings with three layers of cheese. Next we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend, wrap it in a tortilla, and deep-fry it. You've never had a burger sensation like this before!
100
points
In Into Thin Air, author Jon Krakauer describes the extreme danger involved in climbing Mt. Everest, and he concludes that some mountain climbers must have __________ to take risks in order to undergo such challenges.
100
points
Inclination: A leaning toward something (a preference or desire).
Compulsion: a strong, often irresistible urge to do something
Between 2000and 4000 points
You're on the right track! You know quite a bit, but there is still room for improvement. Keep trying!
We generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.
We generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.
400
points
Next
Each question is worth 200 points
Less than2000 points
Wow, it seems like this wasn't your day... but don't give up! Every attempt is an opportunity to learn more
Gravity and drag both reduce the maximum altitude that a rocket can reach, increasing the cost of rocket flights. This study hypothesizes that rockets with a smoother surface will experience less drag and reach higher altitudes, given the same thrust as rockets with rough surfaces. To test this hypothesis, three identical model rockets were constructed and given finishes with varying degrees of surface smoothness: roughed with 40-grit sandpaper, unfinished, and glossed. Each rocket was outfitted with B5-4 motors and flown ten times. Flight results support the initial hypothesis, with the roughened-surface rocket reaching the apogee point at the lowest altitude and the glossed-surface rocket reaching it at the highest. In conclusion, the findings suggest that smoother surface finishes can reduce the drag force enough to affect altitude, thereby potentially increasing rocket efficiency and reducing fuel costs.
400
points
Next
Next
This question is worth 100 points
This question is worth 200 points
My father asked me to help around the house more. I can't believe he doesn't want me to spend time with my friends.
400
points
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Circular Reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself.
Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are alwasy good
You should never let someone borrow something from you. If you do, then everyone will just start taking your things without asking!
500
points
Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Slippery Slope: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.
Guilt by Association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something.
Teens shouldnt get cell phones. It's just a matter of time before they'll stop seeing friends in real life - they'll just text each other from their rooms.
300
points
Ad Hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself,
Bandwagon: the assunmption that the popular choice is automatically correct.
Slippery Slope: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.