Grade 5 Science
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Grade 6 Social
100

What is the difference between and suspension and a solution 

a suspension is heterogeneous and a solution is homogeneous

100

What is the definition of Tread? 

The design pattern on the bottom of a shoe.

100

What has a head and a tail, but no body?

A coin
100

What is 325 x 22? 


No Calculators

7150

100

What is the leader of the party with the most MLA seats in the legislative assembly called?

The Primer 

200

When would you use a sieve to separate a mixture? Explain how it works 

You would use a sieve to separate a mixture that is made up of 2 or more solids when the solids are different sizes. The sieve holds the larger particles and allows the smaller ones to fall through the holes.

200

Based on a shoe print, what are 2 things you can look for that can determine a persons height 

The size of the shoe print and the stride length of a shoe print.

200

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

The Letter M

200

What is 3/5 + 2/4? Simplify your answer. 

No Calculators.

11/10

200

What is a constituency? 

A voting district

300

What is one disadvantage of using air to separate a mixture? 

Any of these 2 answers are correct 

  • If a strong gust of wind comes by the substance you want to save, it could be blown away by accident

  • You still have to go through your mixture after to make sure that everything is completely separated. There are usually some pieces left behind

300
Based on an animals tracks, how can you determine if that animal eats other animals? 

The track will have both claws and paws

300

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A Sponge

300

What is 335 divided by 3. No Calculators.  Include the remainder in your answer. 

111 remainder 2

300

What is the process of voting. Explain the steps in order.

1.) you get your voter information card that tells you where to vote on election day 

2.) you show your ID to the people at the front desk and they cross off your name

3.) the DOA gives you your voting card 

4.) you go to a private area and choose one candidate that you want to vote for by putting an x inside the box. 

5.) your bring your vote back to the DOA and they fold it up and put i in the box for you

400

Of all the methods that you know that can separate mixtures, which one is considered the best one?  

There is no best way of separating mixtures of solids, it all depends on the mixtures you need to separate and what method would work the best for that particular mixture

400

What does the pattern of a shoe print describe? 

Gives investigators clues about wether the person was walking, running, limping etc. 

    

400

What kind of band never plays music?

A rubber band 

400

2x +7 = 49. Find x. No calculators 

21 
400

How do you become a candidate in an election? 

- join a political party or run as an independent 

- if you are in a political party, then the party members vote on who they would like to run in the election 

- you need 25 signatures to be put on the ballot

500

Name all 5 ways you can separate solid mixtures. Explain how each one works 

By hand - Picking the different solids out by hand

By water - adding water and letting the ones that float come on top

By air - using wind to separate the heavier ones from the lighter ones by letting the wind blow away the lighter solids 

By magnet - using a magnet to attract the magnetic solids out of the non-magnetic solids 

 by sieve - using a sieve with specific size holes to keep the larger solids in the bowl and allowing the smaller solids to fall through

500

What are the 3 types of animal tracks? Explain each one 

Walkers - Alternating left, right, left, right.

Hopper - The Tracks are in spaced groups, containing 2 front and 2 rear footprints

Trotters - The left and right tracks are not obvious, and the footprints are in a line

500

What room in a house will never he haunted?

A living room 
500

If Nayab has $25 and she buy chips for $2.25 and chocolate for $1.45. How much change will she get back? No Calculators. 

$21.30

500

How does a bill become law? Explain all of the stages in order.

1.) Idea Stage : A bill starts as an idea, often initiated by a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), the government, or concerned citizens.

2.) First Reading : The bill is introduced in the Alberta Legislature. It’s called the “First Reading”. The bill’s title and general idea are presented

3.) Second Reading : The bill is debated by all the MLA’s. They discuss the bill’s principles, not its details. A vote is held, and if the majority agrees, the bill proceeds.

4.) Committee Stage : The bill is examined by a legislative committee. They study it in detail, make amendments, and gather public input

5.) Report Stage : The committee reports its findings and any changes to the bill back to the Legislature

6.) Third Reading : The final version of the bill is debated and voted upon. If it passess, it moves to the other house (if applicable) 


7.) Royal Assent: The Lieutenant Governor gives “royal assent” to the bill. It officially becomes a law

8.) Proclamation : Some Laws take effect right away, while others are “proclaimed” by the government, meaning they become law on a specific date

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