Math
Solve: x − 7 = 15
x = 22
What was one reason immigrants came to the U.S. in the late 1800s?
Jobs / better opportunities
What gas is needed for humans to breathe?
Oxygen
What is the main idea?
The most important idea in a text
Convert 2 hours into minutes
120 minutes
What is the slope of a line that rises 4 units and runs 2 units?
2
What was Ellis Island used for?
Processing immigrants
What is natural selection?
Organisms with helpful traits survive and reproduce
Identify the figurative language: “Time is a thief.”
Metaphor
Name one renewable energy source
Solar, wind, or water
Solve: 3x = 18
x = 6
What problem were Progressives trying to fix in cities?
Poor working conditions, corruption, overcrowding
How do fossils help scientists?
They show how organisms changed over time
What is the difference between a claim and evidence?
A claim is argued; evidence supports it
Why are primary sources important?
They provide firsthand information
Find the y-intercept of y = −3x + 6
6
Why did the U.S. want new overseas markets?
To increase trade and economic growth
How can mutations affect organisms?
They can be helpful, harmful, or neutral
How does word choice affect tone?
It changes the mood or feeling
How do graphs help explain information?
They show trends and comparisons
Write the equation of a line with slope 2 and y-intercept −1
y = 2x − 1
Explain one effect of U.S. imperialism
The U.S. gained land and influence overseas
How do adaptations help species survive?
They increase survival and reproduction
How does an author support an argument?
With facts, examples, and details
How is math or science used daily?
Budgeting, cooking, medicine, construction