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. The upright style of this art form commonly makes use of the weeping fig. For 10 points, name this type of (10[1])living sculpture, the Japanese art form of planting (-5[1])and training miniature trees. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: bonsai
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Roan DowlingGanon Evans Fan ClubBoston College10110
Anton AkroushMSU A and FriendFarrellmagnetism109-5
Stefan Stealey-EuchnerArizona StateZen and the Art of Buzzing11410
Sean FarrellFarrellmagnetismMSU A and Friend11410

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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
2023 ARCADIA at MarylandMaryland, OnlineY3100%0%0%109.33
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