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100
What event, which occurred in Boston in 1770, resulted in the deaths of 5 colonists and was used as propaganda against the British?
The Boston Massacre
100
Define "scarcity"
A scarcity occurs when wants outnumber resources
100
True or False: a dilation is a type of transformation
True
100
What is the difference between an acid and a base?
Acids are pH less than 7 Bases are pH greater than 7 (or acids donate a proton and bases accept a proton)
100
Explain the difference between connotation and denotation.
connotation - the implied meaning of a word denotation - the exact, literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)
200
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War; known as the "Shot heard 'round the world"
200
What are the two main functions of the Federal Reserve (the Fed)?
The Fed deals with consumer credit and banking regulation
200
Similar figures have congruent angle, but the sides are ________.
proportional
200
Give an example of a solute and a solvent
Sugar and water salt and water nail polish and nail polish remover
200
Name and explain 2 of the 3 camera angles.
Eye Level - a shot taken from a normal height, that is, the character's eye level High Angle - the camera is above the subject Low Angle - the camera shoots the subject from below
300
What were the Articles of Confederation, and what were their weaknesses (name 2)?
The Articles of Confederation were the first government created by the United States of America. Weaknesses - states had more power than Congress; no national army; Congress could not collect taxes
300
Name three types of consumer credit that are common in American society.
credit cards car loans student loans mortgages
300
Name two ways to determine if 2 ratios are equal.
Cross multiply Reduce to see if they are equal
300
Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture
chicken noodle soup, pizza with the works, soil (anything with an uneven distribution of "stuff" in the mixture
300
Name and explain the three lighting techniques.
High Key - the scene is flooded with light, creating a bright and open-looking scene Low Key - the scene is flooded with shadows and darkness, creating suspense or suspicion Neutral - neither high key nor low key - even lighting in the shot
400
What are the three branches of government, and what are their roles?
Legislative - makes laws Executive - Enforces laws Judicial - Interprets laws
400
What is the difference between human capital and physical capital? How has the government invested in each?
Human capital is the sum of the skills, abilities, and motivation of the people. The government has invested in healthcare, education, and workforce training. Physical capital is a non-human asset, made by humans. The government has invested in highways, national parks, schools, etc.
400
What is a unit rate, and where might you see them?
An amount per item Seen at stores when looking at the cost per quantity
400
What kind of evidence shows that a chemical reaction has taken place? Name 4.
1. Change in color 2. Change in temperature 3. Formation of gas 4. Formation of precipitate
400
Name and explain 3 of the 4 framing techniques.
Long Shot - a shot from some distance; shows the full body Medium Shot - the camera seems to be at a medium distance from the subject; shows a person from the waist up Close-up - the image being shot takes up at least 80% of the frame Extreme Close-up - the image being shot is a part of a whole
500
Describe the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Why are these referred to as "The Civil War Amendments"?
13 - prohibits slavery 14 - grants citizenship to all former slaves 15 - guarantees the right to vote to all male former slaves They are called "The Civil War Amendments" because they were passed as a result of emancipation, brought about as a result of the Civil War.
500
What is the difference between a command economy and a market economy?
In a command economy, the government makes all the decisions. In a market economy, private citizens own the factors of production and banks help encourage growth by lending money to fund new businesses.
500
How are experimental and theoretical probabilities different?
Theoretical is what should happen - a coin should land on heads half the time Experimental is what happens while you are conducting an experiment - I flip a coin 10 times and it lands on heads 6 times, so experimental probability is 6/10 = 3/5
500
Who am I? pizza Gold Italian dressing water coffee iron
pizza = heterogeneous mix Gold = element Italian dressing = heterogeneous mix water = compound coffee = homogeneous mix Iron = element
500
Name two steps from each stage of the Hero's Journey archetype.
Stage 1 - The Call to Adventure, The Refusal of the Call, The Beginning of the Adventure Stage 2 - The Road of Trials, The Experience with Unconditional Love, The Ultimate Boon Stage 3 - Refusal of the Return, The Magic Flight Rescue from Without, The Crossing, or Return Threshold
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