English
What is the adjective in the following sentence?
"When I give my lectures, there's always a confused student."
Confused
What writing system did the Sumerians create?
Cuneiform
What is the ratio of 10 apples to 25 apples in simplest form?
2:5 or 2/5
Name one biotic, and abiotic component of an ecosystem. (specify which is which in your answer)
Biotic: any living thing, or any part of something that is or was alive
Abiotic: non-living things. Ex: water, air, rocks, dirt
Who is credited with building the Great Pyramid at Giza?
Pharaoh Khufu
When reading a book we learn that it takes place in Japan AND that the main character's name is Bob. What part of the plot structure would that information belong to?
Exposition
The Greek philosopher Socrates questioned the nature of what two ideals?
Virtue and Morality
Solve for x: 5x - 5 = 52
6
What are the observable traits of an organism called?
Phenotypes
There are two data sets:
{2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20} and {2, 8, 12, 16, 18, 22}
What is the intersection?
2,8, and 16
What clauses would a complex sentence be made of?
One independent clause and one dependent clause
Which two rivers supported the development of Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers
What is the missing number in this geometric sequence?
2, 8, 32, __ , 512
128
What causes geothermal energy?
The radioactive decay of elements in the Earth's crust
What literary device is being used in the following sentence?
“She smiled, not knowing that everyone was already talking about her secret.”
Dramatic Irony
What is an example (not the definition) of indirect characterization? Also include what it reveals.
ex: When the bell rang, Maria wiped off her desk, pushed in her chair, and said, "Goodbye" to the teacher.
What it reveals: Maria is responsible/considerate/polite.
(any trait the author shows through actions, speech, or thoughts)
How did Legalism differ from Confucianism in Ancient China?
Legalism focused on laws and punishments, while Confucianism focused on moral values, education, and respect
Solve for x: 2(x - 3) = 4x + 5
-4
What is one way keystone species affect biodiversity?
They have a large effect on ecosystem stability and food webs.
What is the main element needed to generate nuclear power?
What does the prefix "bene-" typically mean?
(don't give me a word that uses the prefix as your answer!)
"good" or "well"... I'll also accept "positive"
In what two specific ways did Ancient India contribute to modern mathematics?
They developed the decimal system and the concept of zero.
You roll a six-sided die and then draw a card from a standard deck without replacing it. What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4 AND then drawing an Ace?
1/39
What is the bottleneck effect in relation to genetic diversity?
A major reduction in population size that limits genetic diversity
Solve for x:
2x2 +5 = x2 + 14
x= 3 (positive or negative)