5TH GRADE JEOPARDY S AND SS WEEK 16

SCIENCE A

300

  What is the geosphere?

all   of   the   rocks   and   soil

all   of   the   organisms

 all   of   the   water  

All   of   the   gases   (air)  

400

  How might the geosphere affect the hydrosphere?

  b. A landslide fills in a pond.

500

  Which term means that an area is shielded from rain by a mountain?

b.rain shadow

600

Which landform affects clouds the most?

c.mountain

800

  Name the label being used in the image? 

 1)leeward 2)windward

Both S&SS

300

• How might the geosphere affect the biosphere?

d. A mountain range blocks migrating animals.

400

Which direction does the wind most likely blow in this area?

a.northwest to southeast

 b.northeast to southwest

 c.southwest to northeast 

d.southeast to northwest

southeast to northwest

500

How might humans change the geosphere to turn a rain shadow desert green?

d.by carving a valley into the mountains

600

 Explain how a mountain range can create a desert.

Mountains can block clouds or force clouds to empty all of their water as they cross over the mountains. This means that the other side of the mountain and the flat area behind the mountain will not get very much rain. This creates a desert area.

800

the side of a mountain range where the wind starts

Windward side

SOCIAL STUDIES B

300

 The Declaration of Independence lists 27 grievances against whom?

d.King George

400

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

b.Thomas Jefferson

500

    Who was the first to sign the Declaration?

John Hancock 

600

  How do we know so much about John and Abigail Adams?

 c. They kept their letters to each other.

800

  What is Benedict Arnold famous for?

a.being a traitor

VOCABULARY

300

• Someone who studies the Earth

Geologist

400

• the sphere of the Earth that includes rocks

Geosphere

500

• the side of a mountain range where the wind leaves

Leeward side

600

 

• a section of the geosphere that becomes a desert because a mountain or mountain range blocks precipitation

Rain shadow

800

• water in gas form

Water Vapor

Random

300

Name a step in the Decision making process from 4-H

identify the decision to be made, Brainstorm options, Select the best options, List pro and cons, short term and long, choose best option.

400

Who said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”?

b.Nathan Hale

500

Who wrote England’s response to receiving the Declaration?

John lind; the lawyer

600

 Why are the letters from John and Abigail Adams considered valuable to historians?

b.They show the workings of a government at war.

800

Why was the Culper spy ring valuable to General Washington?

a.They provided information about British supplies and plans.