6th Grade Math
What is a ratio?
The relationship between two quantities
During the process of metabolism, what is starch broken down into?
Glucose
What is it called when 2 words mean the same thing?
A synonym
Who was the third President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Who refused to move her seat on a Montgomery bus-this act started a movement (bus boycott, lawsuit against segregated public transportation!)
Rosa Parks
What is the name of the ocean between the United States and the United Kingdom?
The Atlantic Ocean
Place the following numbers in order from least to greatest.
3, -10, 19, -24, -38
-38, -24, -10, 3, 19
What is a current in the ocean that brings deep, cold water to the ocean surface called?
Upwelling
What is the hero/main character in a work of literature called?
A protagonist
Japan is an island in what body of water?
Pacific Ocean
Who said "I have a dream"?
MLK
What is the largest organ on our body?
Skin
73=
343
Name two elements that determine the air temperature of a location on Earth.
latitude, ocean currents, the amount of energy in the air, prevailing winds
My computer screamed before it died a brutal death. What time of figurative language is this an example of?
Personification
What is the longest river in the world used for transportation?
The Nile
Who is the principal here at BIS?
Ms. Gilbert
Where is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
Jane made $600 in 2 weeks. How much money did he make in 7 weeks?
$2100
Give three examples of a thermal conductor.
Aluminum, Silver, Copper, Brass, Gold, Diamond
What is the term used to describe the turning point of the story/the most exciting part of the story?
The Climax
What is the capital of Wyoming?
Cheyenne
Does Costa Rica have an army?
No
How many stomachs does a cow have?
Four
If 1 inch = 2.54 cm:
9 inches = _____ cm
22.86 cm
Define Convection.
The transfer of heat through liquid OR gas.
What are words that have opposite meanings?
Antonyms
What is the set of ancient Civil Laws in Mesopotamia that were often cruel?
The Code of Hammurabi
Name TWO countries that start with F
Double points if you can name all THREE
France
Finland
Fiji
How many years are in a century?
100 years
(10 years= 1 decade; 10 decades= 1 century)
Solve for c
2 (c + 4) < 14
c < 3
What is the organelle where cellular respiration takes place is?
Mitochondria
What is the genre of a story about a girl and her pet unicorn?
Fantasy
What are 3 contributions made by Roman Civilization?
What is roads, bridges, architecture, government organization, Roman language, spread of Christianity, laws, sporting events.
Where is Buckingham Palace located? (city and country)
London, England
Which American city is nicknamed the "windy city" ?
Chicago
Practice times for the 220 meter dash for 7 runners are given below in seconds. Find the mean and the median. Round to the nearest tenth of a second.
24.4, 27.2, 30.6, 24.1, 26, 31.3, 29.9
Mean: 27.6 seconds
Median: 27.2 seconds
What is a strategy you can use to get out of a Peer Pressure Situation?
1. Offer an alternative
2. Give a reason
3. Stand up to pressure
What are the 4 types of literary conflict?
man vs. man
man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs. society
What is the major trade route in China that spread throughout the Asian continent?
The Silk Road
Name TWO countries beginning with the letter ‘R’.
Double points if you can name all THREE
Romania, Russia, and Rwanda
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three