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What word describes a society ruled by a king or queen?
Monarchy
True or False: Octopuses have three hearts.
True
Why does a balloon shrink when placed in a freezer?
The air inside cools and takes up less space.
If something costs $10 and is 50% off, how much do you pay?
$5
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza?
The Ancient Egyptians
Goldfish only have a memory that lasts three seconds.
FALSE (they can remember things for months)
What winter sport uses stones, brooms, and ice?
Curling
If a movie starts at 6:45 pm and lasts 2.5 hours, what time does it end?
9:15pm
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon when both are in the same room?
Metal transfers heat away from your hand faster than wood.
What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
True or False: Humans use only 10% of their brains.
FALSE (we use all parts of our brain)
Why is it winter in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere? What do animals like bears do to survive the winter?
Because of Earth’s axial tilt, one hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun while the other is tilted toward it.
You buy 3 items that each cost $4.50. What is the total cost?
$13.50
Why does ice float in water instead of sinking?
Ice is less dense than liquid water.
Which ancient civilization is known for democracy, the Olympics, and philosophers like Plato?
Ancient Greece
True or False: Bananas grow on trees.
FALSE (they grow on large plants, not trees)
Why does salt help melt ice on roads?
It lowers the freezing point of water
If gas costs $3.50 per gallon, how much do 12.5 gallons cost?
$43.75
What part of the brain is mainly responsible for balance?
The cerebellum
Both Ancient Rome and Ancient China built extensive road systems. Why were roads so important to large empires?
They allowed for trade, communication, movement of armies, and control over distant regions.
True or False: Sharks are older than trees.
TRUE
Why do animals in colder climates often have shorter ears and limbs than animals in warmer climates?
Shorter extremities reduce heat loss (Allen’s Rule).
You have $40. A set of headphones is 25% off. They were originally $53. Can you afford the headphones?
Yes, and you will have $0.25 left over!
Why do astronauts feel weightless even though Earth’s gravity is still pulling on them?
They and the spacecraft are falling around Earth at the same rate.