Chapter 9 Quiz

Emma, Kai, and Lily are on a thrilling adventure to find a hidden treasure. They come across a term 'Elevation' on their map. Can you help them understand what 'Elevation' means in geography?

• The distance between two points on their treasure map.

• The depth below a given level, especially sea level.

• The temperature of the location where they are searching for the treasure.

• The height above a given level, especially sea level.

Ava, Anika, and Zoe are on a thrilling adventure to understand the mysteries of meteorology. They came across the term 'Trade Winds'. Can you help them define 'Trade Winds'?

• Strong westerly winds found in the tropics

• Intermittent northerly winds found in the tropics

• Gentle southerly winds found in the tropics

• Prevailing easterly surface winds found in the tropics

Liam, Abigail, and Sophia are planning to start a small garden in their backyard. They are discussing what type of crops they should grow. Liam suggests they should grow a 'Cash Crop'. Can you help them understand what a 'Cash Crop' is in the context of agriculture?

• A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal use

• A crop that is grown without the use of pesticides

• A crop that is only used for animal feed

• A crop that is grown for personal use rather than for sale

Emma, Abigail, and Evelyn are having a lively debate about biology and medicine. They're trying to define the term 'Immunity'. Can you help them out?

• Immunity refers to the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

• Immunity is the process of creating more infections and toxins in an organism

• Immunity refers to the inability of an organism to resist any infection or toxin

• Immunity is the ability of an organism to attract infections and toxins

Imagine you're in a time machine with Isla, Nora, and William, and you've just landed in the era of colonial history. Can you help them define the term 'Encomienda' in this context?

• Is it a type of currency used in the Spanish colonies?

• Could it be a system of labor in the Spanish colonies where Spanish settlers were granted the labor of a specific number of Indigenous people?

• Is it a religious holiday celebrated in the Spanish colonies?

• Or, is it a form of government in the Spanish colonies?

Imagine Avery, Arjun, and Oliver are time-traveling historians. They land in the past and find themselves on a 'Hacienda'. Can you help them define what a 'Hacienda' is in terms of history and economics?

• Is it a small family-owned business that they've landed on?

• Or, have they found themselves on a type of ancient currency?

• Could it be a large estate or plantation where they are now?

• Or, is it a form of government in ancient Rome they are witnessing?

Maya, Zoe, and Arjun are on a thrilling quest to uncover the secrets of language and culture. They stumble upon the term 'Creole'. Can you help them define it?

• A style of dance that Maya, Zoe, and Arjun learned in South America

• A language that has developed from a mixture of different languages and cultures, just like the diverse backgrounds of Maya, Zoe, and Arjun

• A type of ancient writing system that Zoe found in an old library

• A type of pasta dish that Arjun cooked for Maya and Zoe

Imagine Avery, Liam, and Abigail are playing a game of 'Economics and Trade'. They come across a term 'Tariff'. Can you help them understand what it means?

• A type of currency used in international trade

• A tax or duty on imports or exports

• A government subsidy for local businesses

• A restriction on the quantity of goods that can be imported

Explorers from this country arrived in present-day Colombia in 1499:

• Spain
• Portugal
• France
• England

What is the most populous region of Colombia?

• Amazon rainforest region
• Caribbean region
• Pacific region
• Andean region