Weird Science
1. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
A) Rust forming on a nail
B) A glass breaking
C) Wood burning
D) A piece of paper turning black when exposed to heat
B) A glass breaking
1. Which of the following is a primary source of information about the American Revolution?
A) A history textbook published in 2020
B) A letter written by George Washington during the Revolution
C) A documentary about the American Revolution
D) An article written by a historian in the 21st century
B) A letter written by George Washington during the Revolution
1. How do you enter the square root of 25 on the TI-30XS calculator?
A) Press 25 and then the √ key
B) Press 25, then the x² key
C) Press 2nd, then x² key, then enter 25
C) Press 2nd, then x² key, then enter 25
1. What does the word "benevolent" most nearly mean?
A) Hostile
B) Generous
C) Angry
D) Rude
B) Generous
Which one of the following skills is NOT an essential job skill?
A) Great communication
B) Adaptability
C)Inclusiveness
D)Punctuality
E) Arguable/Argumentative
E) Arguable/Argumentative
If you are quick to argue, you may be walked out that day! Think before you speak/act
2. Which of these elements is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine (Cl)?
A) Oxygen (O)
B) Sodium (Na)
C) Nitrogen (N)
D) Carbon (C)
B) Sodium (Na)
. Which of the following is an example of a right guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?
A) The right to bear arms
B) The right to a speedy trial
C) The right to vote in elections
D) The right to freedom of speech
D) The right to freedom of speech
3. How do you compute the value of 4 raised to the power of 3 (4³) on the TI-30XS calculator?
A) Press 4, then ^, and then 3
B) Press 4, then x^y, and then 3
C) Press 4, then x², then 3
D) Press 4, then 2nd, then y^x, and then 3
A) Press 4, then ^, and then 3
2. Which of the following is the closest meaning to the word "analyze"?
A) To ignore
B) To study carefully
C) To organize
D) To describe
B) To study carefully
What do french fries say to each other when they haven't seen each other for a long time?
Let's ketchup!
3. What is the primary function of the circulatory system in the human body?
A) To digest food and absorb nutrients
B) To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
C) To filter waste from the body
D) To protect the body from pathogens
B) To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
3. The concept of "separation of powers" in the United States government refers to:
A) The division of government into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
B) The ability of the states to make laws independently of the federal government
C) The power of the people to elect their president and members of Congress
D) The process of the president negotiating with foreign countries
A) The division of government into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
1. How do you switch between different open calculations or views on the TI-30XS MultiView calculator?
A) Press the 2nd key, then use the arrow keys to scroll through the calculations
B) Press the MODE key to switch between views
C) Press the VIEW key to cycle through the calculations
D) Use the arrow keys to navigate between open calculations
D) Use the arrow keys to navigate between open calculations
3. What is the meaning of the word "eliminate"?
A) To ignore
B) To allow
C) To remove or get rid of
D) To create
C) To remove or get rid of
1. Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll let it go!
. What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
A) It absorbs carbon dioxide
B) It absorbs sunlight to produce energy
C) It helps transport nutrients
D) It provides energy to the mitochondria
B) It absorbs sunlight to produce energy
4. Which of the following events led to the United States entering World War I?
A) The attack on Pearl Harbor
B) The sinking of the Lusitania
C) The bombing of Hiroshima
D) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
B) The sinking of the Lusitania
2. If you have entered multiple expressions into the TI-30XS MultiView calculator, how can you see the previous calculations without re-entering them?
A) Press the 2nd key to access the previous calculations
B) Use the arrow keys to scroll up and review previous calculations
C) Press the ENTER key to recall the previous calculations
D) Press the CLEAR key and then select a history option
B) Use the arrow keys to scroll up and review previous calculations
4. Which word is a synonym for "precise"?
A) Vague
B) Clear
C) Uncertain
D) Confusing
B) Clear
4. Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work!
5. Which of the following is true about the relationship between mass and gravity?
A) Gravity decreases as mass increases
B) Gravity increases as mass increases
C) Gravity is independent of mass
B) Gravity increases as mass increases
5. Which of the following was a direct result of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?
A) It ended the Civil War immediately
B) It gave women the right to vote
C) It freed enslaved people in Confederate states
D) It granted citizenship to Native Americans
C) It freed enslaved people in Confederate states
Can you solve for X using the calculator?
NO!
5. What does the word "transform" mean?
A) To stay the same
B) To change completely
C) To reduce
D) To refuse
B) To change completely
Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
Because they might crack up!
Hope that made you smile!