Earth Science Prediction

Earth Science Prediction is an event in which teams must make predictions on a variety of earth science topics, such as weather, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions. Teams will be graded on the accuracy of their predictions. It is a Division D event.

Description
Earth Science Prediction consists of one part only - a series of predictions made by the teams as stated above. To add an extra layer of challenge, competitors will not be allowed to bring any materials. Instead, they will use an assortment of trinkets provided by the ES to complete this task. These items will not be equally distributed, instead, they will be fought over à la Hunger Games. Items may include pearls, apatite, wood chips, plastic straws, beetles, bottles, Invasive Species pamphlets, eggs, teddy bears, etc. The number of pencils given will be one less than the amount of teams in the room.

Item Distribution
The amount of items will vary. However, as stated, the amount of pencils will always be one less than the amount of teams, meaning that one team will need to find an alternative method of writing down their predictions to turn in. The items will also vary in useful-ness. For example, Apatite will be much more useful than, say, a weather map, because of its properties. It has the ability to clear the psyche and bring physical awareness. It is recommended that one situate themselves near the center of the room so they can access the resources most easily. Competitors should be prepared for biting, hair-pulling, scratching, and general pandemonium.

Predictions
The predictions will be made with the help of the items you managed to get. Examples of predictions include "Mt. St. Helens will erupt on the 21st of March", or "An earthquake happens in California within 33 hours". Competitors will be given bonus points for poetic predictions such as "Water shall be seen to rise as the ground is seen to fall underneath".