Math
What percent is equal to 0.01?
1 %
What can prevent the spread of COVID-19?
social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands
Define quite.
very, a lot
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
Who are the president-elect and the vice-president elect?!
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
What is the average or mean of these numbers?
2 4 6 8
2+4+6+8=20
20/4=
5
What are viruses?
Germs that make us sick
Define decrease.
to become smaller in amount or value
What is a change to the constitution called?
an amendment
Who was a non-violent leader in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
A presidential candidate requires 270 out of 539 electoral votes to become president. Approximately what percent of the electoral votes is required to win the election?
51%
Daily Double: double your points!
Name a minimum of three planets?
Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Mercury, Neptune
Define prevent.
to stop something from happening
What are the three branches of government?
legislative, executive and judicial
What are some functions of the respiratory system?
breathe, smell, and bring oxygen to cells
If the temperature is 30 degrees in the morning and rises to 50 degrees in the afternoon, what is the percent increase in temperature?
approximately 67% increase
What causes earthquakes?
Plates or rocks shift and create energy that shakes the earth.
Define reinforce.
to make something stronger
Who are your U.S. Senators and Representative in Congress?
Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and Jim McGovern
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts and what does it mean?
A person cannot be paid less than $13.50 per hour in Massachusetts.
A group of people were asked if they like vanilla, coffee or chocolate ice cream best.
If 20% of people interviewed preferred vanilla ice cream, 35% preferred coffee ice cream, and 5 % didn't like ice cream, what percent preferred chocolate ice cream?
40% preferred chocolate ice cream.
How do vaccines work?
A vaccine helps the immune system develop antibodies to fight a virus.
an important topic or problem
What is a fundamental right granted by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press.
Who are three essential volunteers in our class?
Penny, Yael and Teresa!