
Crestview vs Ottawa Hills
Season 2022 Episode 29 | 23m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview and Ottawa Hills compete in a High School Quiz Show
BGSU Brain Game is back for a Tenth season! Crestview and Ottawa Hills high schools compete.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(suspenseful music) - Next on BGSU Brain Game, it is semi-final time.
It is Crestview (static crackles) versus Ottawa Hills.
You better get ready for a battle of the brainiacs.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it gonna be?
Only one way to find out, BGSU's Brain Game starts right now.
(upbeat music) And welcome to BGSU Brain Game.
It is Crestview versus Ottawa Hills.
Let's meet our team starting off with Ottawa Hills.
Tell us who you are.
- I'm Thomas Franklin and I'm a senior.
To my left is Chin-Mae and he's a sophomore, and to my right is Abdu, and he's a junior.
- [Marc] Coached by?
- Our coach is Anthony Torio.
- All right, great.
- [Marc] Crestview, tell us who you are.
- I'm Sam Boraff.
I'm a sophomore.
To my left is Levi Ludwig, a junior.
To my right is Saxton Short, a sophomore, and we are coached by Shelby Miller who cannot be here tonight.
- All right, well welcome to Ottawa Hills and to Crestview.
Gonna start things off with our Toss-Up round.
There're gonna be 10 questions in this round.
There were 10 points apiece, no deduction for an incorrect answer so you can be a little bit looser on your buzzers.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question in this round.
It's semi-final time.
Crestview, Ottawa Hills, are you ready?
- Yeah we are.
- Yep.
- Here we go.
In research and statistics, it is often impossible to study an entire population of interest.
What smaller subset, (buzzer sounds) that would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Sample.
- It is a sample that's right.
What type of interesting triangular device did Sir Isaac Newton use to separate and re- (buzzer sounds) that would be Crestview, Sam.
- Prism.
- Prism is correct.
Light into its components.
By what name was the 1774 official gathering of colonial delegates held at carpenters- (buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- First Continental Congress.
- That is correct, yes.
There are two parts of the scientific name of an organism.
Name either part.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Abdu.
- Species.
- Species or genus, correct.
Name the North American volcano located in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State.
That la- (buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Mount St. Helen.
- Incorrect.
That last erupted about 150 years ago.
Ottawa Hills chance to steal.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Chin-Mae.
- Mount Rainier.
- Mount Rainier is correct, yes.
A play is often divided into major and minor sections.
The major divisions are called "acts".
What are the minor divisions?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Scenes.
- Indeed Scenes, yes.
Name the music artist who released the Some Hearts project.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Drake.
- Incorrect.
- Crestview, opportunity to steal.
(bell sounds) Time.
Carrie Underwood.
Carrie Underwood.
Found in mild or warm seas, this type of shellfish is among the most valuable.
Identify this type of bivalve known for- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Oyster.
- Oyster is correct, known for producing pearls.
This seven letter science term is defined as quote, "the mass of a substance per unit of volume" and- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Density.
- Density is correct.
Which U.S. president was in office when the social security system was in- (buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- FDR.
- FDR is correct.
(dramatic music) That is all 10 questions (timer ticks) in this round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Crestview 40, Ottawa Hills 50 points.
A battle of the brainiacs, indeed.
Stay tuned.
Our Risk and Reward round is coming up next.
(timer ticking continues) (dramatic music continues) (upbeat music) Welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.
Crestview 40, Ottawa Hills 50 points.
Crestview, looks like you have a substitution.
Who has joined your team?
- To my right is Drew Gray, a junior.
- All right, welcome to you Drew and to all of our returning players.
Ottawa Hills staying with their lineup from the last round.
All right, this is the Risk and Reward round.
Teams, you're both going to receive the same nine questions.
There are 10 points apiece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
The 10th question is the Risk and Reward question.
We will give you a topic, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on that topic.
A correct answer gives you the bonus points.
An incorrect answer is a deduction.
A non-answer is also a deduction as well.
However, if you don't like the topic, you can simply pass, and just walk away with those nine questions in your pocket.
Ottawa Hills is at 50.
Crestview you're at 40.
That means Ottawa Hills you're sticking around.
Crestview, chi-chi-chi, out you go, off to isolation.
All right, Ottawa Hills, are you ready for your Risk and Reward round?
- Yes we are.
- Starts right now then.
During which decade of the 19th century was the Statue of Liberty dedicated to the United States by President Grover Cleveland.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Abdu - 1880s.
- 1880s is correct.
What American city is known by the nickname, Insurance Capital of the World.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Thomas.
- Columbus.
- Incorrect.
Hartford, Connecticut.
"The Long Valley" is a collection of short stories by what author?
- Long Valley.
- I have no idea.
(buzzer sounds) - That will be Thomas.
- Stevenson.
- Incorrect.
John Steinbeck.
In what geological period were Crinoids most prominent?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Chin-Mae.
- Permean.
- Incorrect.
Carboniferous is what we needed there.
Spell the word clairvoyant.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Chin-Mae - C-L-A-I-R-V-O-Y-A-N-T. - Correct.
In what year did Richard Nixon resign as U.S. president?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Abdu.
- 1972.
- 1974.
When a government grants a general pardon for political offenses, what is the pardon called?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Thomas.
- The Presidential Pardon.
- Incorrect.
We needed "amnesty" there.
Amnesty.
True or false, Germany and Italy share a border.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Abdu.
- True.
- False.
It is false.
Enamel covers what hard tooth tissue?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Thomas.
- The derm.
- Incorrect.
Dentin is what we needed there.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is "Muscles".
Muscles, M-U-S-C-L-E-S, muscles.
You can risk up to 30 points and five point increments or you can pass.
- I'd say 15.
- 15.
- 15.
- 15 points on "Muscles".
Here we go.
What muscle allows air to enter the trachea, but closes the tracheal opening when food or drink is swallowed?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Thomas.
- Epiglottis.
- Correct.
Bonus points for Ottawa Hills.
That is the end of the Risk and Reward round for you.
It is now time for you, head off to isolation.
All right, let's bring back in Crestview.
Welcome back Crestview from isolation.
Are you ready for the Risk and Reward round?
- Yeah.
- Starts right now.
Here we go.
During which decade of the 19th century was the statue of Liberty dedicated to United States by President Grover Cleveland?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Sam.
- 1880s.
- 1880s is correct.
What American city is known by the nickname, Insurance Capital of the World?
(buzzer sounds) Sam.
- Philadelphia.
- Incorrect.
Hartford, Connecticut.
"The Long Valley" is a collection of short stories by what author?
(buzzer sounds) - Sam.
- Hemingway.
- Incorrect.
John Steinbeck.
In what geological period were Crinoids most prominent?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Sam.
- Mesozoic.
- Incorrect.
Carboniferous.
Spell the word clairvoyant.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Levi.
- C-L-A-I-R-V-E-O-Y-A-N-T. - Incorrect.
No E in there.
C-L-A-I-R-V-O-Y-A-N-T.
In what year did Richard Nixon resign as U.S. president?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Sam.
- 1972.
- Incorrect.
1974.
When a government grants a general pardon for political offenses, what is the pardon called?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Sam.
- Amnesty.
- Amnesty is correct.
True or false, Germany and Italy share a border.
(buzzer sounds) That would be Sam.
- False.
- False is correct.
Enamel covers what hard tooth tissue?
(bell sounds) Time.
Dentin is what we needed there.
Risk and Reward time.
The topic is "Muscles".
M-U-S-C-L-E-S, muscles.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments or you can pass.
Crestview, what do you think?
- We're going to risk 10.
- Risking 10 points on "Muscles".
What muscle allows air to enter the trachea but closes the trachea opening when food or drink is swallowed.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Sam.
- The glottis.
- The glottis, incorrect.
Close.
Epiglottis.
Epiglottis.
Negative 10 points for Crestview but that is also the end of the Risk and Reward round for you.
Let's clear the scores and let's bring back in Ottawa Hills.
Welcome back to you, Ottawa Hills.
Let's see where we are at score wise.
Ottawa Hill stands at (automotive engine revs) it's 85 points.
Crestview at, (dramatic music) 60 points.
A very close competition indeed, stick around.
Our Category round is coming up next.
We have questions worth up to 30 points apiece, deductions are gonna start.
Stay tuned.
(dramatic music) (timer ticks) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game, Crestview 60, Ottawa Hills at 85 points.
Crestview, looks like we have some new subs on the team.
Tell us who has now joined the team.
- To my left is Caris, a senior, and to my right is Megan, also a senior.
- All right.
Welcome to our new and returning players.
This is the Category round.
There are six categories, teams, for you to choose from.
There are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But I must warn you, bum, bum, bum, that's right.
Drama begins.
Deductions start now.
If you go for 20 points, you are risking 20 points as well.
There is one double or nothing question hidden in there somewhere, could be a game changer.
You may confer before buzzing in and you can steal a question.
I repeat, you can steal the question in this round.
Crestview, since you have 60 points, you get to make the first selection.
- Stranger Things, 15.
- Stranger Things for 15 points.
What specific breakfast food does 11 love to eat?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Eggos.
- Eggo waffles.
- Earth Science for 10, please - Earth Science for 10.
Identify each of the following terms from earth science.
This is actually our double or nothing question as well.
The gemstone, tiger's eye, is a variety of what form of rock?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Sam, Crestview.
- Sedimentary.
- Incorrect.
Ottawa Hills, would you like to steal?
No deduction (buzzer sounds) by the way.
Chin-Mae.
- Quartz.
- Quartz is what we needed there, yes!
Double the points for you.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- Earth Science, 15.
- Earth Science for 15 points.
Region of earthquakes and volcanoes in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where more than 75% of the world's active- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- The Ring of Fire.
- The Ring of Fire is correct.
- Earth Science, 20.
- Earth Science now for 20 points.
Volcanic glass is known as what?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Obsidian.
- Obsidian is correct.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Thomas] Earth Science, 25 - Earth Science now for 25 points.
Process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Weathering.
- Incorrect.
From the main rock mass.
Crestview, (buzzer sounds) opportunity to steal, Sam.
- Erosion.
- Incorrect.
Exfoliation is specifically what we needed there.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- Earth Science, 30.
- Earth Science for 30 points.
Saint Elmo's Fire, is particularly noticeable during what type of weather?
(buzzer sounds) that would be Crestview, Sam.
- A thunderstorm.
- Thunderstorm is correct.
Crestview in control.
(contestants whisper) Selection please.
- Stranger Things, 20.
- Stranger Things for 20 points.
In the first two seasons, what state does the show take place in?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Indiana.
- Indiana is correct.
Crestview in control making a small move.
(contestants whisper) - Stranger Things, 25.
- Stranger Things now for 25 points.
Who is the leader of the Hellfire Club?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Monroe.
- Incorrect.
Crestview, would you like to steal?
(buzzer sounds) - That would be Megan.
- Eddie Munson.
- Eddie Munson is correct.
Crestview in control.
And now in the lead.
- Let's go A Dog's World, 15.
- A Dog's World for 15 points.
Identify each of the following associated with dogs.
A non-functional fifth toe that is often removed.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Dewclaw.
- Dewclaw is correct.
Ottawa Hills snatch back control and the lead.
- Dog's World, 20.
- Dog World's 20 points.
Only sight on a dog's body where it sweats.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- Pads of its paws.
- [Marc] Pads of its paws is correct.
Crestview back in control.
Back in the lead.
- [Sam] China, 15.
- China for 15 points.
What is the capital of China?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Beijing.
- Beijing is correct.
Crestview in control.
- [Sam] "Fi", 15 - "Fi" for 15 points.
Identify each of the following words that begin with the letters F-I.
I will identify the part of speech.
It is an adjective coming at the end.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Final.
- Final is correct.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Teammate] Dog's World, 25.
- [Thomas] Dogs World, 25.
- Dog's World for 25 points.
While the Greyhound is typically credited as being the fastest dog in the world, this dog breed which begins with the letter S, holds records for the fastest time over long distances.
(bell sounds) Time.
Saluki is what we needed there.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Thomas] Dog's World, 30.
- Dog's World for 30 points.
Name for the third eyelid in dogs.
(bell sounds) Time.
The nictitating eyelid.
Ottawa Hills in control.
- [Thomas] Famous Firsts, 25.
- Famous Firsts, 25 points.
Identify each of the following famous firsts.
First, first lady to become a United States senator.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- Hillary Clinton.
- Hillary Clinton is correct.
Crestview in control.
- [Sam] Stranger Things, 30.
- Stranger Things for 30 points.
Dustin and his girlfriend sing a duet of what song over the radio?
(bell sounds) Time.
"The Neverending Story".
Crestview in control.
- [Sam] Let's go Famous Firsts, 20.
- Famous Firsts for 20 points.
First artificial satellite to orbit the earth 19- (buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- Sputnik.
- Will we accept Sputnik?
We will, yes.
Crestview in control.
- [Sam] Begins with "Fi", 20.
- Begins with "Fi" for 20 points.
Noun.
An evil spirit or cruel, evil person.
(buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- Fiend.
- A fied is correct.
Crestview in control.
Stepping on the gas.
- [Sam] Begins with "Fi", 10.
- Begins with "Fi" for 10 points.
(Bell rings) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Ottawa Hills at 135 points and Crestview with 210 points.
You're gonna wanna stick around.
The final round, the Brainstorm round, is coming up next.
Could still be anybody's game.
Questions are worth 20 points apiece.
Negative 20 points for an incorrect answer, anybody's game.
Stay tuned.
(dramatic music) (timer ticks) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.
Battle of the brainiacs indeed.
Crestview 210 points.
Ottawa Hills 135 points.
Two powerhouse teams as we move into the Brainstorm round.
Before we do that though, looks like Crestview has a substitution.
Who has rejoined the team?
- Returning to my right, is Levi, a junior.
- All right.
Welcome back to Levi and all of our returning players.
This is indeed the Brainstorm round.
All the marbles questions are worth 20 points apiece.
Negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but no stealing.
I repeat no stealing in this round.
Ottawa Hills, Crestview, are you ready?
- Yep.
- Yep.
- Brainstorm starts right now.
Name the Japanese miniature tree that often utilizes- (buzzer sounds) Crestview, Sam.
- Banzai.
- Bonzai is correct.
These French crescent shaped rolls are made of sweet- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- Croissants.
- Croissant is correct.
From Roosevelt Field in New York to Bourgeois Field in Paris, this man in 1927, completed the first- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Charles Lindberg.
- Charles Lindberg is correct.
Give the four letter term from photography, that means to trim out or cut out.
That will be Ottawa Hills, Abdu.
- Crop.
- Crop is correct.
Bleach with a pH around 13 is what type of chem- (buzzer sounds) That will be Ottawa Hills, Thomas.
- It's basic.
- It is a base.
Will we accept basic?
Yes.
In a mollusk, which structure allows for both excretion and breathing?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- Gills.
- Gills is correct.
Which loud aggressive genre of music that fully emerged in the 1970s includes artists by the name of the Ramones, and the Clash?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Crestview, Sam.
- Hard rock.
- Nah, we cannot accept that, punk rock is what we needed specifically.
During the American Civil War, in which U.S.state was the Battle of the Ironclads fought in March of 1862?
(bell sounds) Time.
Virginia.
By the terms of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, which state did Spain cede to the United States?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Florida.
- Florida is correct.
What was the middle name of former U.S. president, John Kennedy.
(buzzer sounds) Crestview, Sam.
- Fitzgerald.
- Fitzgerald is correct.
What impressive mausoleum did Shaha Jahan build- (buzzer sounds) That would be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
- The Taj Mahal.
- The Taj Mahal is correct.
Sam wants to fence in an area behind his barn.
If the area is 25 feet wide and 75 feet long, how many feet of fencing will he need?
(buzzer sounds) That will be Ottawa Hills, Chin-Mae.
(team converses) - 200.
- You cannot speak to each other.
That is a negative answer.
200 feet is what we need there.
"Disguise fair nature, the hard favored rage", is part of a battle cry in what play by William Shakespeare?
(bell sounds) Henry the Fifth.
What name is given to the vote by which a parliamentary filibuster is ended?
(buzzer sounds) That would be Crestview, Caris.
- Cloture.
- Cloture is correct.
(bell rings) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Ottawa Hills, 235.
Crestview, 270 points.
What a competition.
Let's give both these teams a round of applause.
(everyone applauds) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come out, meet in the middle, shake hands and we will see you at the next BGSU Brain Game.
(upbeat music)
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