Science
How do herbivores, carnivores and omnivores differ?
Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat meat, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.
What are the five main components of a map?
The five main components of a map include the title, map key/legend, compass rose, scale, and labels.
What are the two main parts of a sentence?
The two main parts of a sentence are the subject and the predicate.
What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 5 cm, width of 3 cm, and height of 4 cm?
Volume = 5 cm × 3 cm × 4 cm = 60 cubic cm.
What is the product of 1,234 and 89?
The product of 1,234 and 89 is 109,866.
What is the role of roots in plant nutrition?
Roots help plants take in water and nutrients from the soil.
What is a mixture?
A mixture is when two or more things are combined but don't change into a new substance.
Name the three major mountain ranges in the United States.
The three major mountain ranges in the United States are the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Give an example of a similie.
An example should be given comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as' such as: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
If a box has a volume of 120 cubic inches and a base area of 20 square inches, what is its height?
Height = Volume ÷ Base Area = 120 cubic inches ÷ 20 square inches = 6 inches.
What 3/4 + 1/2?
3/4 + 1/2 = 5/4 or 1 1/4.
What is a scale on a map and how is it used?
A scale on a map shows the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances on the ground. It helps you measure how far places are apart.
What are the three main parts of a leaf?
The main parts of a leaf are the blade, stem (petiole) and veins.
What system of writing did the Maya use?
The Maya used hieroglyphics, a system of writing composed of pictures and symbols.
Give an example of a metaphor.
An example should be given comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as' such as: 'The bedroom was a pigsty.'
What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 7 cm by 2 cm by 9 cm?
Volume = 7 cm × 2 cm × 9 cm = 126 cubic cm.
What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/8?
The sum of 1/4 and 3/8 is 5/8.
How do you read latitude and longitude on a map?
Latitude and longitude are the lines on a map that help you find exact locations. Latitude runs east to west, and longitude runs north to south.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary responses?
Voluntary responses are actions we control, like deciding to wave. Involuntary responses happen automatically, like our heart beating.
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
The capital city of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlán.
What does the word benevolent mean in this sentence: "The benevolent king helped his people"?
The word benevolent means kind or generous.
What is the sum of 4.56 and 3.78?
The sum of 4.56 and 3.78 is 8.34.
What is 7/8 - 5/6?
7/8 - 5/6 = 1/24
Give an example of hyperbole.
Hyperbole is an exaggeration. An example might be 'I've told you a million times!'
What are three different types of leaf margins?
Three different types of leaf margins include smooth, serrated (toothed), and lobed.
Where was the Inca civilization located?
The Inca civilization was located in South America, mainly in modern-day Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia.
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase where the meaning is different from the literal meaning of the words.
What is the product of 456 and 32?
The product of 456 and 32 is 14,592.
What is the sum of 2/3 and 4/5?
2/3 + 4/5 = 22/15 or 1 7/15
What is the longest river in the United States?
The longest river in the United States is the Mississippi River.