Jesse Day 11

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1. The system of cloud classification used most extensively by meteorologists, consisting of 10 principal forms based on cloud appearance and height, gives each form a name and two-letter abbreviation (e.g., Ci for Cirrus, Cc for Cirrocumulus, and Ac for altocumulus). What form is abbreviated Ns?
Correct Answer: NIMBOSTRATUS
Your Answer: Nimbostratus
Points Assigned: 0

2. What is the name of the small but famous stream, a tributary of the Occoquan River in northern Virginia, that forms a boundary between Fairfax County and Prince William County just north of the town of Manassas?
Correct Answer: BULL RUN
Your Answer: Monticello
Points Assigned: 2

3. The cover of the 1982 Van Halen album Diver Down contains, fittingly, a full bleed image of a certain flag. What are the two colors of that flag?
Correct Answer: RED, WHITE
Your Answer: Red and black
Points Assigned: 2

4. The crepe-like pancake of South Indian origin made with fermented rice and lentil (black gram) batter and typically served as a savory dish is widely known by what name?
Correct Answer: DOSA
Your Answer: Dosa
Points Assigned: 1

5. A publicity photo from the 1953 film Niagara has arguably become one of the most reproduced and most iconic images of the 20th century. Identify either the subject of the photo or the other individual most responsible for its popularity.
Correct Answer: MARILYN MONROE, ANDY WARHOL
Your Answer: Monroe
Points Assigned: 1

6. Book of Odes, Book of Changes, Book of Rites, Book of Documents, and Spring and Autumn Annals are English titles of works widely known as the "Five Classics" in the canon of what philosopher and "sage of sages"?
Correct Answer: CONFUCIUS
Your Answer: Plato
Points Assigned: 3