NewTrier Varsity 2006 Round 3, Page 6 Tossup 11: Miscelaneous (Interdisciplinary) In topology, it defines identical dynamical systems. In group theory, it is a map of "x" defined by "a" times "x" times the inverse of "a." In physics, it defines quantities linked by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. In chemistry, it describes a group of atoms bonded with alternating single and double bonds.To bacteria, it is caused by F-plasmids,and results in the asexual transfer of genes. In algebra, it means taking the opposite of the imaginarypartof a complex number.Most commonly used in grammar, it refers to modifying an infinitive to a diferent verb form. Answer: Conjugation (accept diferent forms) Bonus 11: Science (Earth Science) Name these zones of the ocean. A: Also known as the intertidal zone, this zone's name means "shore," and refers to the region between the high and low water marks. B: Meaning "open sea," this zone refers toal thewater in the water column thatis not near the shore or sea floor. C: This zone of the ocean encompasses al the areas notexposed to sunlight. D: This zone is right above the sea floor, and is the lowest zone of theocean. Answers: A: Litoral zone B: Pelagic zone C: Aphotic zone D: Benthic zone Tossup 12: Social Studies (U.S.History) Arlen Specter cited Scots law to issue a vote of "Not Proven," though it was recorded as not guilty. Either way, that vote didnot mater, as the Senategeneraly voted along partylines, leaving votes of 45-55 forperjuryand 50-50 for obstruction of justice,both short of conviction. Name this trial which acquited the 42nd President. Answer:Impeachment of Bil Clinton (accept equivalents) Bonus 12: Literature (Language Arts) Name these literarytechniques for making stories more interesting. A: Also known as a "story within a story," this type of novel isnamed afterthe wayit encapsulates a complete story within another story. B: This type of novel is writen as a series of leters or diary entries. C: This type of writing originates in Latin America. In this technique,realistic events are described in terms of local customs, in such a way to seem unreal. D: The name for this technique comes from the Latin for "in the middle of things," and not surprisingly,refers to starting a novel in the middle of a story. Answers: A: Frame storyB: Epistolary novel C: Magic realism D: In medias res Tossup 13: Math (Geometry) - Computational (30 Seconds) Find the volume of an elipsoid whose semi-axes areof length 2 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 3 centimeters. It may help you to know that an elipsoid is like a sphere with a diferent length, width, and height, and its semi-axes are its three radi in those directions. Consequently, the formula forthe volume of an elipsoid is like the formula for the volume of a sphere, except each radius is diferent. Answer: 80 pi cubic centimeters(accept centimeters cubed; prompt for units) Aegis Questions © 2006 htp:/www.aegisquestions.com/