Common Abbreviations
What does TBD stand for?
To Be Determined
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What system in the body fights sickness and infection?
The immune system
What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
If a store gives you 25% off a $40 item, how much do you save?
$10
What does ETA stand for?
Estimated Time of Arrival
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
To interpret laws and decide whether laws/actions follow the Constitution
What part of the cell controls its activities and contains DNA?
The nucleus
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
If your appointment is at 2:30 p.m. and the drive takes 45 minutes, what time should you leave to arrive on time?
1:45 p.m.
What does FYI stand for?
For Your Information
What war was fought between the North and South in the United States?
The Civil War
What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?
Evaporation
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
You earn $60 and save 30%. How much money do you save?
$18
What does MLA stand for in school writing?
Modern Language Association
What are the three branches of U.S. government, and what does each branch do?
Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces laws, Judicial interprets laws
What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?
Bacteria are living single-celled organisms; viruses need a host cell to reproduce
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West
A student has a 90% average after four tests. The test scores were 85, 92, 88, and one missing score. What was the missing score?
95
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable resources can be naturally replaced; nonrenewable resources are limited and take a very long time to form
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
A jacket costs $75. Sales tax is 8%. What is the total cost?
$81