Science I
Social Studies I
Science II
Social Studies II
100
Define the law of conservation of matter.
Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed!
100
Which mountain range offered the ancient Romans protection from the rest of Europe?
The Alps
100
What was one of the first civilizations responsible for naming constellations based on their mythology?
The Greeks were one of the first to identify and name groups of stars, much of which related to their mythology.
100
What is the name of the U.S. government used today?
Democratic Republic
200
Rank the shadow length from each sun position from shortest to longest!
2, 3, 1
200
Which three religions considered the Holy Land sacred?
Bonus: What city is considered the "Holy Land?"
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Bonus: Jerusalem
200
What famous scientist first explained Gravity?
Isaac Newton (the "apple man!")
200
Charlemagne helped spread a form of government in his kingdom that was based on mutual obligations and a social hierarchy. What was the name of that government?
Bonus: How long was that government dominant in Europe?
Feudlism.. lasted over 400 years in Europe.
300
Consider this Rain Shadow Effect. Which side is the wind blowing from - East or West?
The wind is blowing from the East. We know this because the windward side experiences more wind and rain. Therefore, more plants are able to grow and the side is noticeably more green.
300
What was the name of the important legal document that the Barons made King John sign?
Bonus: What does it mean in Latin?
Magna Carta
Bonus: The Great Charter
300
What 2 elements mainly make up the Sun's chemical composition?
The Sun's made of 70% hydrogen & 21% helium
(and small amounts of oxygen, carbon, neon & iron)
300
What was silent barter? Give two reasons why it was used in medieval W. Africa.
Silent barter was a form of trade in West Africa where people didn't meet face-to-face to sell goods.
1. It was used to allow trade between people who didn't speak the same language.
2. It helped keep the gold mines secret.
400
Which is the largest of the four Earth Systems?
The geosphere essentially represents the entire Earth — both surface and interior — with the exception of its water, air, and life.
Because the geosphere includes the entire core, mantle, and crust of our planet, it is by far the largest of Earth’s major systems. In fact, the geosphere represents about 99.98% of Earth’s total mass (with nearly all the rest being the water in the oceans).
400
Which two cities became major trade and cultural centers during the medieval Kingdom of Mali?
Djenne & Timbuktu
400
Describe what happens at the nanoscale during condensation?
Speed of molecules:
Temperature of molecules:
Distance of molecules:
During condensation at the nanoscale, particles:
speed slows down
temperature cools
particles move closer together
400
How many signatures did George Washington collect on the Declaration of Independence?
56!!! Five... Six!
500
1. Which trophic level is the hawk?
2. What type of diet does the grasshopper have?
3. Is the hawk an apex predator? Why or why not?
1. The hawk is in the 5th trophic level
2. The grasshopper is an herbivore
3. Yes, by definition, an apex predator is in the 5th tropic level of a food chain/food web.
500
What was the name of the land bridge that allowed Native Americans to travel by foot from Asia to North America around 20,000 years ago?
Beringia
500
How many protons are found in a Lead atom?
How many neutrons are found in a Lead atom?
How many electrons in a neutral Lead atom?
Protons: 82
Neutrons: 207-82 = 125
Electrons = 82
500
What is an Isthmus? Give an example that we discussed in class!
An "isthmus" is a narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land.
Central America - connects N. America & S. America