Question

John Naka’s most notable work in this art form features individual components that represent his grandchildren. Cascade and semi-cascade styles of this art form trade asymmetry for increased curvature. One technique in this art form uses metal wire to prevent girdling of the subject, although newer techniques have used (*) nylon fishing line. Concave cutters are designed for this art form and can minimize scarring. This art form developed from a similar Chinese art form that more heavily emphasizes landscapes, called pénjǐng. (-5[1])The upright style (10[1])of this art form commonly makes use of the weeping fig. For (10[1])10 points, name this type of living sculpture, the Japanese art form of planting and training miniature (10[2])trees. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: bonsai
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Michael MaysImperial ACambridge A80-5
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2023 ARCADIA at DukeEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%0%0%110.25
2023 ARCADIA at EmoryEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%0%25%109.25
2023 ARCADIA at ImperialImperialY5100%0%20%103.20
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2023 ARCADIA OnlineMaryland, OnlineY3100%0%33%109.67
2023 ARCADIA at TexasOhio State, TexasY3100%0%33%110.00
2023 ARCADIA at Ohio StateOhio State, TexasY3100%0%67%101.67