Math
What do we call an equation with multiple terms?
A polynomial
True or false: gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the universe
True! Bonus points if you can name the other three!
This is the name commonly given for the war of spies, technology, and information that took place between the USA and Russia
How many provinces does Canada have?
10
A machine designed to accomplish a task without human intervention is called a what?
Robot
What shape graph does an equation with the dominant term being x2 make?
Parabola
What do like charges do when in close proximity to each other?
They repel!
This famous Mongol leader conquered the largest empire in human history
Genghis Khan
When did Canada become an official country?
1867
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
What is the pythagorian theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
What is the name given to a material that allows electrons to flow inside of it freely?
A conductor
When did WW2 begin?
1939
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What is the name of the university Ian attends?
McGill University
Factor the following polynomial: x2 - 4
(x - 2)(x + 2)
Who invented the model of the atom that we commonly teach in schools today?
Bohr! Bonus points of someone says Schrodinger :P
This famous series of trade routes connected East Asia to Europe for the majority of the middle ages
The Silk Road
Which province was the last to join Canada?
Newfoundland
What program is Yang Ming in at UBC?
Integrated Sciences
The graph of this equation would have x intercepts at which points: x2 + 6x + 8
x = -2, -4
Objects in motion stay in motion unless acted on by an outside force
F = ma
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Name any 3 locations that Geering Up does Community Camps at
Surrey Libraries City Centre, Surrey Libraries Strawberry Hill, Coquitlam Public Library, Big Brothers/Sisters of Langley, Great Light Healing Community Services Society, BCIT at YVR, etc
What is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
New Brunswick
This famous scientist was the first recognized computer scientist, performing all their experiments on a theoretical computer that did not yet exist
Ada Lovelace