ELA
Civics #1
Civics #2
Science #1
Science #2
100
What are 3 situations where you would use capital letters when writing?
Beginning of sentences, proper nouns (names), and the pronoun "I"
100
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
100
What are changes/additions to the Constitution or a law called?
amendments
100
What natural event would most likely be responsible for a large crack in a road?
an earthquake
100
What is the name of a scientist who studies weather?
a meteorologist
200
How do you spell the word that goes into the blank:
They had to park _______ car really far away from the mall.
their
200
What are the two houses that make up the Legislative Branch of the US government?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
200
What is a "Presidential pardon"?
When the president eliminates the punishment for a federal crime.
200
If the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, what season is it there?
Winter
200
What will a wind sock tell us about the weather?
the direction of the wind
300
What's wrong with the following sentence:
What did you do last night when you were outside and the thunderstorm started.
missing question mark
300
What does it mean when a President vetoes a bill?
They reject a bill that was passed by Congress.
300
Explain the idea of "checks and balances" in the US Constitution.
Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
300
Explain the difference between weather and climate.
Weather is the short-term atmospheric condition. Climate is the weather over the course of a long time (many years)
300
According to the chart, in which city did it snow? How do you know?
Boston, because the temperature is below freezing and it got 6 cm of precipitation.
400
Where should a comma go in the following sentence:
My brother yelled "Get out of my room!"
between "yelled" and the first quotation mark
400
A state might say that an adult citizen cannot vote if they...
have been convicted of a felony (a serious crime)
400
What is "federalism"?
a system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a national government and several regional governments
400
Based on the picture, in which direction will air currents most likely move?
From the sea towards the land.
400
Which symbol on the map shows a cold front?
Black line with triangles
500
What's wrong with the following sentence:
There aren't alot of people who can solve all of these problems.
"alot" should be "a lot"
500
What does the Electoral College have to do with Presidential elections?
The Electoral College is who actually votes for President. The people vote for the Electors.
500
Explain the process where a bill becomes a law.
It is introduced in a committee.
It's voted on by the House of Representatives.
It's voted on by the Senate.
It's signed by the President.
500
A rift valley is evidence of which kind of plate boundary?
divergent boundry
500
Describe the differences between convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
convergent: plates moving towards each other
divergent: plates moving away from each other
transform: plates sliding past each other