Orca Bowl: Information for Prospective Teams
Eligibility Rules
Thinking about starting a new team? Read about NOSB eligibility rules here
General Topics of Study
NOSB questions will integrate fundamental concepts in the following topics pertaining to the oceans: *
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Math
- Physics
- Marine Policy
- Social Sciences (including economics, history and human interactions)
- Technology (including instrumentation, remote sensing and navigation)
- Current Events
*Questions on estuaries and the Great Lakes will also be included.
Degree of Difficulty
- The level of difficulty of competition questions will generally correspond to that of an advanced-placement high school or introductory undergraduate course.