Social Studies
What is the largest desert in Africa?
The Sahara Desert.
What is 80% of 50?
40
What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?
The Setting
What is the basic unit of life?
A cell
What famous speech did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give in 1963?
What river is the longest in Africa and flows through Egypt?
The Nile River
Solve
x+45=190
x= 145
What is the difference between narrative, informational, and argumentative writing?
Narrative tells a story, informational explains a topic, and argumentative tries to convince the reader.
What organelle is known as the “powerhouse” of the cell?
The mitochondria.
Who is credited with inventing the traffic light?
Garrett Morgan
What is the semi-arid region between the Sahara Desert and the savanna called?
The Sahel
Solve this equation.
3x+2=11
x=3
What are text features, and how do they help the reader?
Text features (headings, captions, bold words, etc.) help organize information and make it easier to understand.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls what enters and exits the cell.
Who became the first Black U.S. Vice President in 2021?
Kamala Harris
What mountain is the highest peak in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
If Kai earns $24 after working 4 hours, how much will he have earned after working 97 hours?
$582
What does it mean to infer while reading?
To make an educated guess based on evidence from the text.
What organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells and helps with photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts.
Who is the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history?
Simone Biles
What is the Great Rift Valley, and why is it important?
A major geological trench in East Africa formed by tectonic movement, creating fertile land and lakes.
Tammy purchased items for a total of $82.65. She had a coupon for 15% off a purchase of $50 or more. What was the cost after the discount?
$70.25
What are the five stages of a plot in a fictional story?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment.
What famous musician is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson