2nd Grade
If you have 10 mangoes and your mom buys 12 more at the grocery store, how many mangoes do you have?
22 mangoes
How many sizes does a hexagon have?
6 sides
Which geometric shape has no vertical lines?
A sphere or circle
How many minutes are in 7 and a half hours?
210 minutes
What is the roman numeral for the number 7?
VII
Sound travels faster than light. True or false?
False. Light travels faster than sound. That is why we see lightning before we hear thunder.
Carbon dioxide.
What do you call a scientist who studies dinosaurs?
Paleontologist
What is the scientific word for rain? (The process of water falling from clouds)
Precipitation
NASA is an acronym. What is the full name of NASA?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is the plural form of mouse?
Mice
"We slept while they danced and cooked us dinner."
Three. Slept, danced and cooked.
What is a synonym?
2 or more words that mean the same thing. Example: Stop! Freeze! Halt!
What do you call the character in a story that the story revolves around?
The protagonist.
When writing a lower case " i " what is the small dot at the top called? Yes, there is a word for it.
A tittle.
Who were James Gilmore and Alfred B. Dixon?
They were both farmers and early european settlers in Richmond.
Quilchena Elementary is named after the Salish (indigenous) word "quilchena." What does "quilchena" mean?
Flat land near water.
Can you name 2 NHL teams that famous Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky played for?
Edmonton Oilers, LA Kings, St. Louis Blues and NY Rangers
What is the name for the group of indigenous Canadians that decended from French settlers marrying into their indigenous families? (They are half french and half indigenous)
Metis
What female Canadian author is most famous for her novel named "Anne of Green Gables?"
a. A. A. Milne c. J. K. Rowling
b. L. M. Montgomery d. Caroll Lewis
b. L. M. Montgomery
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Walk on the moon
What year did Richmond become recognized as a municipality? (It wasn't recognized as a city until later)
a. 1850 c. 1862
b. 1879 d. 1896
b. 1879
(Richmond become recognized as a city in 1990)
Canada is part of the commonwealth and we recognize Queen Elizabeth as our monarch. Who represents the Queen's interests within the Governement of Canada?
a. Prime Minister c. Govenor General
b. The Queen d. President
Govenor General
Which of these is NOT one of the three branches of the Canadian Government?
a. Executive Branch
b. Legislative Branch
c. Consititutional Branch
d. Judicial Branch
c. Constitutional Branch is not a part of the Canadian Government