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100
Name the two main men who are currently running for President.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump
100
Which Amendment states that U.S. citizens are granted freedom of speech?
The First Amendment
100
Solve for x:
-4x = -12
x = 3
100
What element has been called "the duct tape of life"?
Carbon
100
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
She worked (careful, carefully) with the lion cub.
Carefully
200
This country has suffered severe wildfires earlier this year.
Australia
200
Which level of government issues driver's licenses?
State governments
200
Solve for y:
3y = 2(2 + 2y)
y = -4
200
What type of rock is created when you cement sand and pebbles together?
Sedimentary Rocks
200
The contraction "won't" stands for what two words?
Will not
300
This man, the governor of Massachusetts, declared that schools will remain closed through the remainder of the year.
Governor Charlie Baker
300
What Supreme Court case gave the courts the power of judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
300
Evaluate the expression:
16
300
Fill in the blank.
Composite volcanoes have a _____________ shape than shield volcanoes.
Steeper
300
Where should the missing apostrophe go in the following sentence:
The fox had its right foreleg caught securely in the traps jaws.
trap's (possessive)
400
On April 23, 2020 it was the 15th anniversary of the first video ever being uploaded where?
YouTube
400
There are almost 8,000 new cases filed with the Supreme Court every year, but about how many do they actually hear?
80 cases a year
400
Evaluate the expression:
x2 + 18 / 6 = 28
5 and -5
400
What layer of the Earth's surface comes between the crust and the core?
Mantle
400
What is wrong with this sentence?
One of my sisters are going on a trip to France.
One of my sisters is going on a trip to France.
500
The Prime Minister of Britain returned back to work after suffering from COVID-19. What is his name?
Boris Johnson
500
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial Branch
500
Solve for the missing side of the triangle:
9cm
500
During which geologic era did the oceans explode with life?
(No penalty for spelling)
Paleozoic Era
500
"Quickly" is what part of speech?
Adverb: it describes an action