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| − | The '''National Ocean Sciences Bowl''' (NOSB), often referred to as "Ocean Science Bowl" or "Ocean Bowl," is a quizbowl-like competition run by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. | + | The '''National Ocean Sciences Bowl''' ('''NOSB'''), often referred to as "Ocean Science Bowl" or "Ocean Bowl," is a quizbowl-like competition run by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.<ref>https://oceanleadership.org/understanding/</ref> |
==Game Format== | ==Game Format== | ||
| − | The NOSB format is similar to that of [[Science Bowl]], though with several notable exceptions. | + | The NOSB format is similar to that of [[Science Bowl]], though with several notable exceptions:<ref>http://nosb.org/wp-content/uploads/NOSB-Competition-Rules-2019-2020.pdf</ref> |
* Each round consists of two worksheets ("Team Challenge Questions" or "TCQs") on which team members can cooperate, followed by two timed, quizbowl-style buzzer halves of 6 minutes each. Some regionals may instead administer the worksheets between the two buzzer halves. | * Each round consists of two worksheets ("Team Challenge Questions" or "TCQs") on which team members can cooperate, followed by two timed, quizbowl-style buzzer halves of 6 minutes each. Some regionals may instead administer the worksheets between the two buzzer halves. | ||
* Each worksheet/TCQ is scored out of 20 points. TCQs are typically graded during the first buzzer half, and TCQ scores are revealed at halftime. | * Each worksheet/TCQ is scored out of 20 points. TCQs are typically graded during the first buzzer half, and TCQ scores are revealed at halftime. | ||
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* Unlike in Science Bowl, multiple-choice answers do not always need to exactly match the wording of the answer choice. Adding an article (e.g. "The Pacific Ocean" for "Pacific Ocean") is acceptable; however, any other modification (e.g. "Octopuses" for "Octopus") is still counted as wrong. | * Unlike in Science Bowl, multiple-choice answers do not always need to exactly match the wording of the answer choice. Adding an article (e.g. "The Pacific Ocean" for "Pacific Ocean") is acceptable; however, any other modification (e.g. "Octopuses" for "Octopus") is still counted as wrong. | ||
* Verbal recognition is required on tossups; "blurting" will disqualify one's team from answering the question, though there is no point penalty (unlike Science Bowl). | * Verbal recognition is required on tossups; "blurting" will disqualify one's team from answering the question, though there is no point penalty (unlike Science Bowl). | ||
| − | * Unlike Science Bowl or NAQT, | + | * Unlike in Science Bowl or NAQT, the moderator must stop reading a tossup once the clock runs out if no team has buzzed in yet. However, the [[clock-killing neg]] is counterproductive as the tossup must be reread in its entirety after a team negs, regardless of the clock. |
* Math computation seems to be absent from tossups and bonuses, appearing only in TCQs. | * Math computation seems to be absent from tossups and bonuses, appearing only in TCQs. | ||
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==Question Topics== | ==Question Topics== | ||
| − | NOSB questions tend to be themed around—you guessed it—the oceans. Topics include: | + | NOSB questions tend to be themed around—you guessed it—the oceans. Topics include:<ref>http://nosb.org/learn/sample-questions/</ref> |
* marine biology | * marine biology | ||
* physical oceanography | * physical oceanography | ||
* seawater chemistry | * seawater chemistry | ||
| − | * technology | + | * technology used in oceanography |
| − | * ocean geography | + | * ocean geography |
| − | * marine | + | * marine policy (both U.S. and international) |
* ocean history (usually explorers) | * ocean history (usually explorers) | ||
* (rarely) ocean-themed literature | * (rarely) ocean-themed literature | ||
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!Third | !Third | ||
!Fourth | !Fourth | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |2021* | ||
| + | |[[Dougherty Valley]] | ||
| + | |[[Lexington]] | ||
| + | |[[Canyon Crest]] | ||
| + | |[[Santa Monica]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2020* | |2020* | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> The 2020 competition was held online in a modified format.<br /> | <nowiki>*</nowiki> The 2020 competition was held online in a modified format.<br /> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 01:59, 4 June 2021
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), often referred to as "Ocean Science Bowl" or "Ocean Bowl," is a quizbowl-like competition run by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.[1]
Game Format
The NOSB format is similar to that of Science Bowl, though with several notable exceptions:[2]
- Each round consists of two worksheets ("Team Challenge Questions" or "TCQs") on which team members can cooperate, followed by two timed, quizbowl-style buzzer halves of 6 minutes each. Some regionals may instead administer the worksheets between the two buzzer halves.
- Each worksheet/TCQ is scored out of 20 points. TCQs are typically graded during the first buzzer half, and TCQ scores are revealed at halftime.
- Most of the points in a typical match are scored during the two buzzer halves. A correctly answered tossup is worth 4 points, an incorrectly interrupted tossup (neg) is worth -4 points, and a correctly answered bonus is worth 6 points.
- All tossups are multiple-choice and all bonuses are short-answer. Despite this, moderators will still say "Tossup—Multiple Choice" or "Bonus—Short Answer" before each question.
- Unlike in Science Bowl, multiple-choice answers do not always need to exactly match the wording of the answer choice. Adding an article (e.g. "The Pacific Ocean" for "Pacific Ocean") is acceptable; however, any other modification (e.g. "Octopuses" for "Octopus") is still counted as wrong.
- Verbal recognition is required on tossups; "blurting" will disqualify one's team from answering the question, though there is no point penalty (unlike Science Bowl).
- Unlike in Science Bowl or NAQT, the moderator must stop reading a tossup once the clock runs out if no team has buzzed in yet. However, the clock-killing neg is counterproductive as the tossup must be reread in its entirety after a team negs, regardless of the clock.
- Math computation seems to be absent from tossups and bonuses, appearing only in TCQs.
Question Topics
NOSB questions tend to be themed around—you guessed it—the oceans. Topics include:[3]
- marine biology
- physical oceanography
- seawater chemistry
- technology used in oceanography
- ocean geography
- marine policy (both U.S. and international)
- ocean history (usually explorers)
- (rarely) ocean-themed literature
Competition Results
| Year | Champion | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021* | Dougherty Valley | Lexington | Canyon Crest | Santa Monica |
| 2020* | Ladue | Santa Monica | Dougherty Valley | Centerville |
| 2019 | Albany | Santa Monica | Ladue | Centerville |
| 2018 | Montgomery Blair | Santa Monica | Marshfield | Albany |
| 2017 | Santa Monica | Marshfield | NCSSM | Centerville |
| 2016 | Albany | Marshfield | Santa Monica | Liberty Common |
| 2015 | Boise | Dexter | Marshfield | Mission San Jose |
| 2014 | Boise | Arcadia | Juneau-Douglas | Bishop Sullivan Catholic |
| 2013 | Arcadia | Lexington (MA) | Juneau-Douglas | Neah-Kah-Nie |
| 2012 | Marshfield | Raleigh Charter | Eastside (NJ) | Lexington (MA) |
| 2011 | Marshfield | Lexington (MA) | Santa Monica | Mt. Sinai |
* The 2020 competition was held online in a modified format.
References
- ↑ https://oceanleadership.org/understanding/
- ↑ http://nosb.org/wp-content/uploads/NOSB-Competition-Rules-2019-2020.pdf
- ↑ http://nosb.org/learn/sample-questions/