General Knowledge
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
Nectar.
What is an example of a weather tool?
Thermometer
Wind Vane
Wind Sock
How do you say cheese in French?
Le Fromage
What is 785.23 + 23.45
808.68
True or False
New tools or ideas can help people build and farm better
True
What do you call the force that pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the conditions at a certain time; climate is the long-term pattern of weather.
What is the French word for apple?
La pomme
9/8 as a mixed number is
1 1/8
On a Timeline, what does BCE stand for
Before Common Era aka before the birth of christ
What type of energy do we get from the sun?
Solar energy.
What instrument measures rainfall?
A rain gauge
What does “le pain” mean?
Bread
What is 2 and 1/7 as an improper fraction?
15/7
What is the role of an anthropologist
someone who studies groups of people
What is the largest land animal on Earth?
The African elephant.
What do we call a scientist who studies weather?
A meteorologist.
What does “les légumes” mean?
Vegetables
239 X 45
10 755
What is a reason a civilization may fall
Rebellions, leaders fighting for power, running out of resources, enemy attacks, natural disasters, change in values
What words can you say without moving your mouth?
Hong Kong
Name 5 Climate Zones and Describe them.
Tropical Climate – Hot and rainy most of the year; found near the equator.
Dry Climate – Very little rainfall; includes deserts and semi-arid regions.
Temperate Climate – Mild temperatures with warm summers and cool winters.
Continental Climate – Big seasonal changes with warm summers and very cold winters.
Polar Climate – Extremely cold year-round with little precipitation.
Highland Climate – Found in mountains; climate changes with elevation and is usually cooler than surrounding areas.
Say the sentence "I like pizza" in French
J'aime le pizza!
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24 647
True or False
The Roman people were known for their pyramids, calendars, and writing system made of symbols called glyphs.
(False, this was the Mayans)