Sample Questions
This page contains sample buzzer and team challenge questions from previous Regional and Finals Competitions. For the buzzer questions, you will find examples of easy, moderate, and difficult questions within each category. Also included in the sample buzzer questions are questions specifically about the competition. These questions are meant to aid students in learning the rules of the game.
These sample questions are provided to you as a guide for the level of difficulty for which students should be prepared. These questions should NOT be used as a substitute for studying and preparing for the competition. Please see the Teams and Study Resources page for preparation suggestions.
Buzzer Questions (Updated 6/10)
Team Challenge Questions (TCQs) (Updated 6/2010)
- Biology (EASY)
- Biology (MODERATE)
- Chemistry (DIFFICULT)
- Geology (DIFFICULT)
- Physical Oceanography (EASY)
- Physical Oceanography (MODERATE)
- Social Sciences (EASY)
- Technology (MODERATE)

