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What is the name of the new program honoring important women in U.S. History?
A. American Women Quarters Program
B. Valiant Women of Money
C. Celebrating Women of Character
American Women Quarters Program
Alaska is the ____ th state?
A. 50
B. 35
C. 49
49th state
Which location is warmer, the South Pole or the North Pole?
North Pole
What’s the average weight of a male brown bear before it begins bulking up for winter?
A. 600-900 lbs.
B. 300-600 lbs.
C. 900-1200 lbs.
900-1200 lbs.
Why is it called "active listening"?
A. You stay active rather than sitting around.
B. You use your eyes and brain as well as your ears.
C. You look very focused.
You use your eyes and brain as well as your ears
Who makes all U.S. coins?
A. The President
B. U.S. Mint
C. Osborne Coinage
U.S. Mint
When did Alaska become the 49th state?
A. January 15, 1912
B. January 3, 1959
C. February 3, 1950
January 3, 1959
Which direction do birds fly for the winter?
A. East
B. North
C. South
South
Brown bears live about 25 years.
True or False
True
Which of the following is a sign of active listening?
A. paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said
B. interrupting, or talking over someone
C. changing the subject
paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said
Which one of these women will NOT be honored with the Quarters Program?
A. Maya Angelou
B. Wilma Mankiller
C. Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres
What country was Alaska bought from in 1867?
A. Canada
B. Mexico
C. Russia
Russia
Which country has won more gold medals during the Winter Olympics than any other country?
A. Norway
B. China
C. England
Norway
Which of the following foods would a brown bear NOT eat to prepare for hibernation?
A. Fish
B. Vegetables
C. Berries
Vegetables
Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?
A. lying down
B. sitting up straight
C. standing with your back to the speaker
sitting up straight
What is the name of the first Chinese American actor in Hollywood?
A. Sally Ride
B. Anna May Wong
C. Nina-Otero Warren
Anna May Wong
How much money did the U.S. pay for Alaska?
A. 7 million dollars
B. 2 cents
C. 1.5 billion dollars
7 million dollars
Snow is white.
True or False
False: Snow is clear, light reflecting off the snow makes it appear white.
How fast can a bear run?
A. 27 mph
B. 12 mph
C. 40 mph
40 mph
True or false:
Even if you're silent while someone else speaks, you might not be actively listening.
True
Who was the first woman chief of a big Native American tribe?
A. Wilma Mankiller
B. Maya Angelou
C. Nina-Otero Warren
Wilma Mankiller
What is the name of the highest mountain in North America which happens to be in Alaska?
A. Mount Everest
B. Mount Kilimanjaro
C. Mount McKinley
Mount McKinley
Which of the following animals hibernate during winter?
A. Brown Bears
B. Ladybugs
C. Groundhogs
All of them!
A. Panda
B. Polar Bear
B. Brown Bear
Polar Bear
A male polar bear can measure up to 10 feet long and weigh 1,500 lbs.
What is a situation that calls for using your active listening skills?
A. Watching TV
B. Listening to Taylor Swift's new CD
C. During current events group
During current events group