Renaissance
During the Renaissance, which country served as the birthplace of this exciting period of cultural and artistic rebirth?
Italy
Power is defined as ...
What is CONTROL
You're exploring the water cycle and notice water vapor rising from a puddle after a sunny day. What part of the water cycle is this, and what happens next?
evaporation
A student mixes vinegar (an acid) with baking soda (a base) and observes bubbles forming. What type of reaction is occurring, and what are the products of this reaction?
a chemical reaction
If Sally has 8 apples and she gives away 3 to her friend and then buys 5 more at the store, how many apples does she have now?
10 Apples
What historical European system decline marks the end of the Middle Ages and the rise of a new era of social and economic change, is often associated with the beginning of the Renaissance?
Who is Feudalism?
During the Medieval period in Europe, what art form from the Islamic world influenced European manuscript illumination and decorative arts, especially in the use of intricate lettering and designs?
calligraphy
You're observing a river flowing through a canyon. What Earth system is represented by the movement of water in the river?
hydrosphere
You're learning about food chains in science class. Describe a simple food chain involving a producer, a primary consumer, and a secondary consumer, and explain how energy flows through this chain.-rabbit, grass, fox
Energy flows from the grass to the rabbit and then to the fox as each organism is consumed.
How many more days until LEAP test? (including today)
4 days
What Renaissance philosophy emphasized the importance of human potential, individualism, and the study of classical literature and history?
What is Humanism?
The Islamic nations had important land in the Middle East, and the Catholic Church wanted access to those resources so much that they were ready to fight for it. They sent a big army with thousands of people. What type of power or authority is being described here?
What is Numbers?
You're hiking in the mountains and notice rocks breaking down into smaller pieces over time. What Earth system is responsible for this process?
geosphere
You're investigating the properties of matter. What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?
solid
This teenage rapper, recognized for his distinctive melodic style and introspective lyrics, gained fame with his breakout single "Lucid Dreams" and his debut album "Goodbye & Good Riddance." Who is he?
Who is Juice WRLD?
What allowed the ideas of the Italian Renaissance to spread northward?
Printing Press
Who is the famous explorer credited with discovering the Americas in 1492, while searching for a western sea route to Asia under the sponsorship of Queen Isabella of Spain?
Who is Christoper Columbus?
You're studying a map of wind patterns and notice warm air rising near the equator and cooler air sinking near the poles. What Earth system is responsible for these global wind patterns?
atmosphere
You're investigating the effects of pollution on the environment. Explain how pollution in Louisiana's waterways can harm aquatic organisms and their habitats.
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Name the three states of matter AND describe what the molecules look like in each
solid- close together, vibrate
liquid- move freely
gas- far apart, move rapidly/fast
This period, which followed the Renaissance, saw significant advancements in education and understanding, challenging old beliefs and paving the way for modern way of thinking. What is this period called?
What is the Scientific Revolution?
What is the name of the Incan Hidden City located in the Andes Mountains?
What is a Machu Picchu ?
You're watching a rainstorm outside your window. What part of the water cycle is happening during a rainstorm, and what is the process called?
precipitation
You're studying the Earth's rotation and revolution. Describe one effect of the Earth's movement on the seasons experienced in Louisiana, including the changes in temperature and daylight hours.
Earths revolution around the sun
You're studying ecosystems and come across a wetland in Louisiana. Name one plant and one animal species you might find in this unique ecosystem.
answers may vary