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Science
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10

At what degree of latitude are the sun's rays the strongest?

0º (at the equator)

10

How often are presidential elections held?

every four years

10

Copper turns green with age. Is this a physical change or a chemical change?

a chemical change (the copper reacts with gases in the air)

10

"Gabriella designs clothes well." What part of speech is the word "well"?

an adverb

15

What is the official language of Brazil?

Portuguese

15

Name all three branches of our government.

Judicial, Legislative, and Executive

15

What material found in nature is used to make glass?

sand

15

What do we call words with the same sound but different meanings and spellings?

homophones

20

What landmark is a mausoleum, or burial place, of a ruler's wife?

Taj Mahal
20

Which government agency collects income taxes?

The I.R.S.
20

What does the formula CO2 stand for?

carbon dioxide

20

"The trees danced back and forth in the wind." Is this an example of personification or a hyperbole?

personification

25

What is the world's hottest place, which reached a temperature of 136.4ºF?

Death Valley, United States (California)

25

In total, how many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

9

25

During a transfer of energy, the total input of energy is equal to the total output energy. True or false?

true

25

In which sentence is "fast" used as an adjective? 1. "He's a fast runner." 2. "He can run fast."

1. "He's a fast runner."

30

On what continent are several of the world's most populated cities?

Asia

30

Who was appointed our first African American Secretary of State?

Colin Powell

30

What are the two types of energy?

kinetic and potential

30

Find two possessive pronouns in the world spelled r-h-y-m-e.

my, her

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