Capital and State
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
as you move from left to right on the periodic table, elements become
Less Metallic
more metallic
more reactive
less reactive
all of the elements to the left of the staircase created by B, SI Ge, As, Sb, Te (metalloids), are all metals. Those to the right are non-metals.
The Electronegativity also increases as you move from left to right on the periodic table.
hit the sack
to go to bed, and you’d use this to tell your friends or family that you’re really tired, so you’re going to sleep.
Instead of saying hit the sack you can also say hit the hay.
“It’s time for me to hit the sack, I’m so tired.”
What razor-thin country accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America?
ECUADOR
PERU
BOLIVIA
CHILE
With a toothy coastline of 2,650 miles (4,265 km), Chile accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America. This razor-thin country is wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, the Earth's longest mountain range.
What does the letter “A” mean in AWOL?
Action
Absent
Avoiding
Amusement
2
Absent WithOut Leave
Which State's capital is Juneau?
Alaska
are in group 18
noble gases
halogens
alkali metals
alkaline earth metals
Neon, Krypton, Xenon
These three noble gases were discovered by Morris W
Sit tight
if a person tells you to sit tight they want you to wait patiently and take no action until you hear otherwise.
“Mrs. Carter, do you have any idea when the exam results are going to come out?”
“Who knows Johnny, sometimes they come out quickly but it could take some time. You’re just going to have to sit tight and wait.”
What is the only sea without any coasts?
MEDITERRANEAN
SARGASSO
ADRIATIC
CELEBES
The Sargasso Sea is a region in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by ocean currents, it is the only sea on Earth which has no coastline. It is bounded on the west by the Gulf Stream; on the north, by the North Atlantic Current; on the east, by the Canary Current; and on the south, by the North Atlantic Equatorial Current.
Pronounced either soft or hard, the “G” in GIF stands for what word?
Graphics
Gesture
Goofy
1
Graphics Interchange Format
What is the Capital of Minnesota?
Saint Paul
The transition elements or transition metals occupy the short columns in the center of the periodic table, between Group 2A and Group 3A.
Go cold turkey
To go cold turkey means to suddenly quit or stop addictive or dangerous behavior such as smoking or drinking alcohol.
What is the driest place on Earth?
SAHARA DESERT
MCMURDO, ANTARCTICA
KUFRA, LIBYA
ATACAMA DESERT
The driest place on Earth: the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antactica. It hasn't rained there for more than 2 million years!
What does the “P” in ASAP mean?
Purpose
Prevent
Possible
Procrastination
3
In which state is Boston?
Massachusetts
elements in the same family have similar _________ and ____________ properties
chemical/reaction
chemical/physical
physical/mental
reactions/chemical
2
Elements present in the same group have the same number of valence electrons. Therefore, elements present in the same group have similar physical and chemical properties
Up in the air
are up in the air it means that these things are uncertain or unsure. Definite plans have not been made yet.
Jen, have you set a date for the wedding yet?”
“Not exactly, things are up in the air and we’re not sure if our families can make it on the day we wanted. Hopefully we’ll know soon and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.”
What is the oldest city in the world?
DAMASCUS
ATHENS
JERUSALEM
JERICHO
Damascus, the capital of Syria, is widely believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with evidence of habitation dating back at least 11,000 years. Its location and persistence have made the city a nexus for civilizations come and gone. Today its metropolitan area is home to about 2.5 million people, and in 2008 it was named the Arab Capital of Culture.
The “T” in NATO stands for which word?
The
Temporary
Treaty
Top
3
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denvar
properties
To go Dutch
Everyone pays for their own meal at a restaurant.
“We had a date last night and we went Dutch. I paid for my coffee and she paid for her salad.”
Which U.S. state has the most active volcanoes?
WASHINGTON
HAWAII
CALIFORNIA
ALASKA
There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these (about 130) are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year.
What does the “S” in NASA mean?
Science
Special
Security
Space
4
National Aeronautics and Space Administration