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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What is longer, a kilometer or a mile?
A mile
What is the capital of the US?
(use full name)
Washington, District of Columbia
Which country is known for pyramids, hieroglyphs, and pharaohs?
Ancient Egypt
Daily Double!
2008-2016 (elections)
2009-2017 (actual time in office)
Daily Double!
1/2 x base x height
What is heavier, 1 kilogram of chicken or 1000 grams of rice?
They are the same weight
The Mississippi river flows into what body of water?
The Gulf of Mexico
Which island culture is famous for reggae, music, jerk, chicken, and Rastafarianism?
Jamaica
What country was split into North and south in 1948, and remain so today?
Korea
What is the term for a word that means the opposite of another word?
Antonym
In which unit of measurement does water boil at 100°?
Celsius
Which US state is famous for its potatoes?
Idaho
Paella, a rice dish often cooked with seafood or meat, is a specialty of which country?
Spain
Which French military leader crowned himself emperor in 1804?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What's the chemical symbol for table salt?
NaCl
How many centimeters are in an inch?
2.54
Which US state has the most active volcanoes?
Alaska
Which Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with authors, marigolds, and sugar skulls?
Día de los Muertos
What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol empire
What simple machine consists of a wheel with a proper chain used to lift loads?
Pulley
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
2.2
Which US mountain range is the longest in the world, stretching over 3000 miles?
The Rocky Mountains
Which ancient Mesoamerican culture developed a complex calendar system, and built pyramids in places like Chichen Itza?
Mayan culture
Which historic trade route connected China to Europe and was key in the exchange of goods and culture?
The Silk Road