Nerdom 309
What are the three original starting Pokémon?
Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle
Define connotation
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
This amendment defines our right to free speech, assembly, religion, press, and petition.
First Amendment
If an exponent is negative, which way does the decimal move?
To the Left.
Ex. (5.6-4 = .00056)
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus, surface temperature 460oC
This weapon is used by both Jedi and Sith in Star Wars.
Lightsabers
Define Allusion
A brief, but intentional reference to something else in order to extend understanding
A city council member being found guilty of robbing a bank is an example of this Political Principle.
Rule of Law
What happens to the inequality sign if there is a negative next to the variable?
It flips.
Ex. (-2x > 6 = x < -3)
Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable?
A fruit
What anime features creatures called Titans fighting against humans known as Scouts?
Attack on Titan
Who is the author of Animal Farm?
George Orwell
This group casts the official votes for the election of the President.
(Magic number: 270)
Electoral College
What is the letter for slope and y-intercept?
y = mx + b
BONUS: Slope is What / What?
m = slope
b = y-intercept
Slope = Rise/Run
Every plant carries out this process to make its own food.
Photosynthesis
What is the top selling video game of all time?
Minecraft, which has sold over 238,000,000 copies!
What are the five steps to the argumentative writing process in order?
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Ellboration
Conclusion
This Supreme Court case established their power of Judicial Review.
Marbury v Madison
Solve the following proportion:
If you need 2 strawberries for cup of milk, how many strawberries do you need for 7 cups of milk?
2/1 = x/7
Cross multiply 2 and 7 then divide by 1, x = 14.
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
A cheetah. Cheetahs can run over 75 miles per hour!
What lego product featured Elemental Warriors called Toa?
Bionicle
What is the difference between using language to inspire and using language to persuade?
When language is used to inspire, it does not have to be intentional nor have to be done in order to receive anything in return. Whereas persuasive language is used intentionally in order to gain something from another person
United States has this type of Economic System.
Mixed Economic System
If Nate went to the store and bought a jacket that was on sale for 13% off, what is the final cost when the original price was $55?
Sale takes away $7.15, final price is $47.85.
Which type of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Liquid. Liquids will always conform to the shape of their container.