Subject Areas
Questions are asked in the categories of General Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Energy, and Mathematics. Although they are not subcategorized, the questions fall into the subcategories of Chemistry, Algebra, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Astronomy, Geometry and Current Events. General Science covers science-related items that do not fall under any specific type of science such as items common to all sciences. The newest addition was a category specially made for the 2006 National competition: a group of about 5 questions asked through graphics and models projected onto computer screens and as hard copies distributed to competing teams. These were only used in semi-finals and championship rounds.
Before the 2010 year, there was no Energy category, and Earth and Space Science was called Earth Science.
Read more about this topic: National Middle School Science Bowl
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