Social Studies
Which continent is the Amazon Rainforest located on?
South America
What is the name of Earth’s supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago?
Pangaea
What pronouns does 1st person point of view use?
I, me, my
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 5 in and a height of 3 in?
7.5 in2
How many world language options are there at KP?
3
What is the vocabulary word for someone who flees his/her country due to war, violence, persecution, etc.?
Refugee
What is a plant or animal that has been introduced to a location where it did not previously exist (like the Burmese python)?
Invasive species
What type of figurative language is used to exaggerate?
hyperbole
What is the GCF of 84 and 120?
12
How many teams are there at KP this year?
7
What is it called when someone comes to a new country or place and experiences challenges with adapting to a new culture?
Culture Shock
What term describes when Earth’s atmosphere lets the sunlight in but gases keep much of the heat from escaping?
The Greenhouse Effect
Name two types of external conflict.
Man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural/technology
Evaluate the expression: 6.00 ÷ 0.8
7.5
Who is the superintendent of West Hartford Public Schools?
Tom Moore
In an argument essay, what is the part of the introduction where you provide your position/side of the argument called?
Claim Statement or Thesis Statement
What are the days of the year with the most or least number of daylight hours (occurring around June 21st and Dec. 21st)?
The solstices
What is the name of the character archetype who is often older, has some type of magical ability, and teaches heroes ways to help themselves.
Sage, mentor, or “wise one”
Evaluate the Expression: 7/8 ÷ 5
7/40
What is KP’s zip code?
06117
What is the difference between an internally displaced person (IDP), a refugee, and a migrant?
Migrant: leaves due to work/employment, etc
Refugee: forced to leave the country due to war, violence, persecution, etc.
IDP: Leaves home due to war, violence, persecution but does not leave the country
What is the term that describes the direct transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another that is touching? (It's why you burn your hand if you touch the stove.)
Conduction
Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character by paying attention to what aspects of a character? (Name two)
Their thoughts, actions, speech, effects on others, emotions, reactions
Evaluate the Expression: 2 × (12-3)2 +7
169
What are all of the teams at KP named after AND what are the names?
Gems ~ Topaz, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Amethyst