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NOV 2012

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Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler? ENGLISH MATH 1. Simplify the expression 6 - (9 - 3) + 4 × 7 using the Order of Operations: A. -64 B. 28 C. 7 D. 16 2. Translate the following statement into mathematical terms: 6 more than the product of 6 and a number, x A. 6 + (6x) B. 6 + (6 ÷ x) C. 6 + 6 + x D. 6 x 6 + x 3. Find the average of the following numbers: 10, 8, 3 A. 1.625 B. 6 C. 240 D. 7 4. Convert the Roman numerals XCVI to numbers: A. 117 B. 7000 C. 83 D. 96 5. Evaluate the expression x2 when x = 2 and y = -1 A. 10 B. 15 C. 25 D. 1 :ULWH WKH QXPEHU LQ VFLHQWLÀF QRWDWLRQ 0.000054326 A. 54,326 x 109 B. 54,326 x 10-9 C. 54,326 ÷ 10-9 D. 0.000054326 ÷ 10 SCIENCE 1. What is a simple machine that uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower, or move a load? A. Lever B. Inclined plane C. Wheel and axel D. Pulley 2. In addition to sunlight, what else is required for photosynthesis to take place? A. Sugar & water B. Water & oxygen C. Carbon dioxide & water D. Oxygen & carbon dioxide 7KHUH DUH 7:2 IXQGDPHQWDO FODVVLÀFDWLRQV of biomes. They are: 1. Terrestrial (land) biomes and 2. ____________ A. Space biomes B. Amphibious biomes C. Aquatic biomes D. None of the above – 6xy + 9y2 4. "Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it." Which of Newton's Laws does this statement satisfy? A. Newton's First Law B. Newton's Second Law C. Newton's Third Law D. None of the Above 5. Which is not a layer of the atmosphere? A. Hemisphere B. Thermosphere C. Stratosphere D. Mesosphere 6. What are the three stages of the water cycle? A. Condensation, Precipitation, Hibernation B. Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation C. Precipitation, Dehydration, Evaporation D. Transpiration, Dehydration, Condensation SOCIAL STUDIES 1. Which state was not one of the original 13 colonies? A. Delaware B. Maine C. Georgia D. Maryland 7KH ÀUVW EDWWOH RI WKH &LYLO; :DU WRRN SODFH DW Fort Sumter. Which state was it in? A. North Carolina B. New Hampshire C. South Carolina D. New York -DPHV $ *DUÀHOG ZDV WKH BBBB SUHVLGHQW A. 10th B. 14th C. 16th D. 20th 4. The ___________ is allowed to vote in the Senate to break a tie. A. Secretary of State B. Joint Chief of Staff C. Vice President D. The President 5. In the _____________ system, each state gets a certain number of electors, based on each state's total number of representation in Congress. A. Electoral College B. Primary and Caucus C. General Election D. Presidential 6. Which is not one of the 7 continents? A. Africa B. North America C. Australia D. Russia 1. Complete the analogy: "Polite is to Impolite as Responsible is to _________" A. Accountable B. In charge C. Irresponsible D. Respectful 2. Which of the following is the antonym of "calm"? A. Tranquil B. Nervous C. Grouchy D. Passionate 3. Which of the following sentences uses the colon correctly? A. In the bag were: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book. B. In the bag were the following: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book. C. In the bag there were: scissors, a hairbrush and her address book. D. In the bag: there were scissors, a hairbrush and her address book. 4. Which sentence uses correct punctuation? A. "My Old Kentucky Home," a tune by Stephen Foster, is Kentucky's state song. B. "My Old Kentucky Home" a tune by Stephen Foster, is Kentucky's state song. C. "My Old Kentucky Home", a tune by Stephen Foster, is Kentucky's state song. D. "My Old Kentucky Home;" a tune by Stephen Foster, is Kentucky's state song. 5. "He was a terrible public speaker; his speech was grossly _______ and his examples were wholly _______ in his attempt to prove a point." Choose the best words to complete the sentence: A. Inaudible, perfect B. Exaggerated, miniscule C. Archaic, superior, D. Incoherent, ineffective 6. "I can't imagine where _______ going after the movie." Complete the sentence: A. They're B. Their C. There D. All of the above Clear your desk. Take out your No. 2 pencil. Begin... 11.12 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE [79] MATH: 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.C 6.B SCIENCE: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.B SOCIAL STUDIES: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D ENGLISH: 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.A

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