MATHEMATICS
How many edges, vertices, and faces does a standard cube have?
A cube has 12 edges, 8 vertices, and 6 faces.
In the context of light and optics, what is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another (for example, from air into water)?
Refraction.
Which word is an adjective in this sentence? "The bright stars twinkled in the dark sky."
bright or dark (Both describe nouns)
What are the two main components of the environment?
The Physical environment (natural features like land, water, and air);
The Social environment (human interactions, culture, and man-made structures).
Library
Bibliothèque
If all "A" are "B," and no "B" are "C," is it possible for any "A" to be "C"?
No. Since every "A" is contained within the group of "B," and "B" is entirely separate from "C," there can be no overlap between "A" and "C."
Explain the difference between "weather" and "climate."
Weather refers to the short-term conditions of the atmosphere (minutes to days), such as a rainstorm or a sunny afternoon. Climate is the average of those weather patterns in a specific region over a long period (usually 30 years or more).
Identify the error in this sentence: "If I was you, I would take the job offer immediately."
Change "was" to "were" (The subjunctive mood is used for hypothetical situations)
Governance and Citizenship State three ways by which a person can become a citizen of Ghana according to the 1992 Constitution.
1. By Birth: If at least one parent or grandparent is a Ghanaian.
2. By Adoption: A child of not more than 16 years old who a Ghanaian adopts.
3. By Registration/Naturalization: Through a legal application after living in the country for a specific period.
Bakery
Boulangerie
You have two fair coins. You flip both of them. Given that at least one of the coins landed on Heads, what is the probability that both coins are Heads?
Answer: 1/3.
Explanation: The possible outcomes for two coins are {HH, HT, TH, TT}. Since we know at least one is Heads, we eliminate TT. This leaves three equally likely possibilities: {HH, HT, TH}. Only one of those is HH.
On the periodic table, what is the name given to the group of elements in Column 18 (e.g., Helium, Neon, Argon) that are characterized by their lack of chemical reactivity?
The Noble Gases. They are inert because they have a full outer shell of electrons.
What is the meaning of the idiom "to burn the midnight oil"?
To stay up very late working or studying
Ghana's 1992 Constitution provides for the "Separation of Powers. How many arms of government do we have? Name all three.
Three (3)
1. Executive
2. Legislature
3. Judiciary
Airport
Aéroport
You are looking at a traditional analog clock in a mirror. The reflection shows the time is exactly 3:00. Without doing any subtraction, what is the actual time on the clock?
Answer: 9:00
In a mirror reflection, the vertical axis is maintained while the horizontal is flipped. The minute hand stays at 12, but the hour hand flips from the 3 position to the 9 position.
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers. Which layer is closest to the Earth's surface and is where almost all weather events occur?
The Troposphere.
Which of the following words is a synonym for "Pusillanimous"?
a) Brave
b) Cowardly
c) Insightful
d) Loud
b) Cowardly
State two ways in which Rural-Urban Migration negatively impacts the development of urban centers like Accra or Kumasi.
1. Pressure on Social Amenities
2. Growth of Slums
Etc.
School
école
A traveler drives from Point A to Point B at a constant speed of 40 mph. On the return trip from B to A, they take the exact same route but drive at a constant speed of 60 mph. What is the traveler’s average speed for the entire round trip?
A) 48 mph
B) 50 mph
C) 52 mph
D) 55 mph
Answer: 48 mph
Average speed is Total Distance / Total Time. Because the traveler spends more time driving at the slower speed (40 mph) than the faster speed (60 mph), the average is "pulled" toward 40.
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet" due to the iron oxide on its surface?
Mars
What is the difference in connotation between calling someone "frugal" versus calling them "stingy"?
"Frugal" is positive (wise with money); "Stingy" is negative (unwilling to share/mean).
State two major environmental challenges caused by "Galamsey.
1. Water Pollution
2. Land Degradation
Museum
Musée