History
What are the dates of the rebellions in Quebec?
1837-38
Who were the rebellions against?
The British
What are the two functions of a gear?
Speed and direction of a force.
What two parts of physics are used to make turning a bolt with a wrench easier?
Force and length of the handle
What two places in the world are experiencing volcanoes today?
Iceland / St-Vincent
L.-J. Papineau
How many "resolutions" did Papineau demand?
92
Which has more rotations per minute (RPM) a small gear or a big one?
Small
Where would you find a rack and pinion gear?
In a steering mechanism in a car, a machine that has limits of movement.
How old was Prince Philip?
99
Who was the leader of the English Rebellions?
William Lyon Mackenzie
How many resolutions did the British agree to?
10
What is the point of having multiple gears on a bike?
To make pedalling easier
What is the formula for torque?
T=FD (torque equals force X distance)
Who is the President of the United States? What is his wife's name?
Joseph Biden / Jill
Where is upper Canada?
Ontario
What happened to the rebels in the end? (3 things)
They were jailed, hanged, exiled
What is a clutch in a car?
A peddle (foot) operated mechanism that allows the transmission to shift gears.
Which way do you turn a bolt to loosen it?
Left (Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey)
What is said to be the cause of Tiger Wood's accident?
Speed
Where is Lower Canada?
Quebec
Who came from England to settle things down after the rebellions? What did he suggest?
Lord Durham. Unite the two Canadas
What is the function of a water auger?
To move water from one place to another - usually against gravity (uphill).
A ratio of 20:5 can be reduced to ...
4:1
What is your academic goal for this year and what will you do in April, May and June to achieve it?