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Math Terms

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

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Class
Date
1.

Decade is to ten years as fortnight is to ...

a)

four days

b)

two weeks

c)

six months

d)

fourteen hours

e)

the time between two full moons

2.

What has length and width but no depth or thickness?

a)

A plane (or surface)

b)

A cube

c)

A sphere

d)

A line

3.

What kind of triangle has three unequal sides?

a)

skew

b)

scalene

c)

isosceles

d)

congruent

e)

equilateral

4.

What term do mathematicians use for a quantity which is greater than any assignable quantity?

a)

Infinity

b)

Zero

c)

Prime

d)

Variable

5.

Circumference is to circle as ---- is to polygon.

a)

Perimeter

b)

Diameter

c)

Radius

d)

Area

6.

A mathematical surmise which generalizes from a set of particular observations with no known exceptions and for which no formal proof has been derived is a(n) ...

a)

axiom

b)

postulate

c)

conjecture

d)

hypothesis

e)

probability

7.

An angle that is between 180 degrees and 360 degrees is a(n) ...

a)

acute angle

b)

right angle

c)

obtuse angle

d)

reflex angle

e)

straight angle

8.

The name given to a step-by-step procedure for carrying out algebraic operations is just as applicable to a cake recipe or instructions for programming a VCR. What is this term?

a)

Algorithm

b)

Heuristic

c)

Variable

d)

Equation

9.

Two intersecting planes form a ...

a)

right angle

b)

vertical angle

c)

dihedral angle

10.

An equation which is true for every value of the unknown is what kind of equation?

a)

Identity equation

b)

Quadratic equation

c)

Linear equation

d)

Conditional equation

11.

A straight line which is approached but never actually reached by an infinite branch of a curve is a(n) ...

a)

cycloid

b)

quartic

c)

centroid

d)

asymptote

e)

intercept

12.

15. Consequences A theorem that is a direct consequence of another theorem is called a ...

a)

Corollary

b)

Lemma

c)

Axiom

d)

Postulate

13.

What set of positive integers satisfies the equation, a squared + b squared = c squared?

a)

trigonometric identities

b)

Cartesian coordinates

c)

Pythagorean triples

d)

Fibonacci sequences

e)

ordered pairs

14.

Another name for a sine curve is ...

a)

ellipse

b)

cycloid

c)

conic section

d)

periodic curve

e)

geometric spiral

15.

Name the process of moving a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side by changing its sign of operation.

a)

Transposition

b)

Substitution

c)

Elimination

d)

Factorization

16.

The fixed ratio between the size of the model and the size of the real object is called the ...

a)

scale

b)

dimension

c)

volume

d)

area

17.

The most frequent score in a set of scores is the ...

a)

mode

b)

mean

c)

datum

d)

median

e)

average

18.

Archimedes described it as greater than 3 10/71 and less than 3 10/70. Today that number is called ...

a)

pi (π)

b)

phi (φ)

c)

e (Euler's number)

d)

gamma (γ)

19.

A mathematical statement admitted without proof is a(n) ...

a)

theorem

b)

axiom

c)

principle

d)

hypothesis

e)

conclusion

20.

Any digit that is obtained by actual measurement and is not simply a placeholder used to position the decimal point is what kind of digit?

a)

significant digit

b)

decimal digit

c)

placeholder digit

d)

approximate digit

21.

A torus resembles which breakfast item from a bakery?

a)

Bagel

b)

Croissant

c)

Muffin

d)

Danish

22.

Which concept on the left is not paired with numbers or symbols that illustrate it?

a)

integer, -4968

b)

coefficient, 5x + 9 = 3

c)

identity, 7 + 0 = 7

d)

additive inverse, 22 + (-22) = 0

e)

reciprocals, a/b + b/a = 1

23.

Euclid referred to what when he said this: In the same plane they will never intersect or meet, no matter how far they are extended.

a)

Parallel lines

b)

Perpendicular lines

c)

Intersecting lines

d)

Curved lines

24.

The opposite ends of any diameter of a sphere are described as being what kind of points?

a)

antipodal

b)

anecdotal

c)

antecedent

d)

antithetical

e)

antemeridian

25.

Cardinal numerals designate which of the following?

a)

Order

b)

Quantity

c)

Color

d)

Shape

26.

Which plant is not paired correctly with a part people ordinarily eat?

a)

turnip - root

b)

eggplant - fruit

c)

asparagus - stem

d)

cauliflower - flower

e)

Brussels sprouts - seed

27.

What is the Italian word for an appetizer?

a)

antipasto

b)

dolce

c)

formaggio

d)

zuppa

28.

What spice is traditionally stuck into hams or floated in cider?

a)

cloves

b)

cinnamon

c)

nutmeg

d)

cardamom

29.

Food Preservation: Which method of food preservation was developed most recently?

a)

salting

b)

pickling

c)

smoking

d)

sugaring

e)

freeze drying

30.

What is the collective name for such additions to hamburgers as onions, relish, catsup, and mustard?

a)

condiments

b)

toppings

c)

fillings

d)

dressings

31.

A vegetarian traveling abroad would find which dish unacceptable?

a)

ratatouille

b)

Welsh rarebit

c)

crepe suzette

d)

moo goo gai pan

e)

fettuccini primavera

32.

A chef chops a head of cabbage into fine strips. He sprinkles it with salt, and allows it to ferment slightly. The result is an acidic, tangy-flavored food called ...

a)

sauerkraut

b)

coleslaw

c)

kimchi

d)

pickles

33.

One stick of butter weighs how many ounces?

a)

4 ounces

b)

2 ounces

c)

8 ounces

d)

6 ounces

34.

Citrus: The outer colored part of the rind of citrus fruits is called the ...

a)

zest

b)

pulp

c)

core

d)

pit

35.

Max allowed some milk to spoil. He then threw away the whey and kept the curd. What common food is he probably making?

a)

cheese

b)

butter

c)

yogurt

d)

ice cream

36.

Which is not a root vegetable?

a)

okra

b)

garlic

c)

shallot

d)

parsnip

e)

Jerusalem artichoke

37.

Bread gets its light and fluffy texture from what gas produced when Saccharomyces ferments the carbohydrates in bread dough?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

nitrogen

d)

hydrogen

38.

Name the liquid found in the home consisting of dilute acetic acid.

a)

vinegar

b)

lemon juice

c)

milk

d)

baking soda solution

39.

You can keep sliced avocado from discoloring by sprinkling it with ...

a)

salt

b)

coke

c)

water

d)

lemon juice

e)

monosodium glutamate

40.

The cooking process used when you place meat on a rack or spit under direct heat in an oven is called:

a)

Broiling

b)

Baking

c)

Steaming

d)

Poaching

41.

What common material used in cooking can be produced by grinding the seeds of these plants?

a)

Flour

b)

Sugar

c)

Salt

d)

Vinegar

42.

Another name for coriander is ...

a)

basil

b)

cilantro

c)

marjoram

d)

rosemary

e)

tarragon

43.

Ostrich roasting takes 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees. If it is to be served at 8 PM Friday, when should you start cooking a 120-pound bird?

a)

Start cooking at 12:00 AM Friday

b)

Start cooking at 8:00 AM Friday

c)

Start cooking at 4:00 AM Friday

d)

Start cooking at 4:00 PM Friday

44.

The general term for foods made of raw fish and wrapped in seaweed or a soft rice shell is:

a)

Sushi

b)

Tempura

c)

Ramen

d)

Gyoza

45.

A common kitchen device used to raise the boiling point of water is:

a)

Pressure cooker

b)

Microwave oven

c)

Toaster

d)

Refrigerator

46.

To partially cook by boiling in preparation for some other final cooking method is called ...

a)

blanching

b)

roasting

c)

grilling

d)

baking

47.

Penelope has a pan of burning bacon fat on her stove. She should definitely not attempt to extinguish it by ...

a)

pouring water on it

b)

covering it with a jacket

c)

dumping sand into the pan

d)

throwing baking powder on the flames

e)

using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

48.

Soaking meat in a flavored liquid prior to cooking is called ...

a)

marinating

b)

basting

c)

roasting

d)

poaching

49.

Mrs. Crauker has a dozen eggs but is not sure if they were fresh. By placing them in water, she will know they are bad if they do what?

a)

Float to the top

b)

Sink to the bottom

c)

Change color

d)

Make bubbles

50.

Which spice has a distinctly licorice flavor?

a)

anise

b)

curry

c)

cumin

d)

caraway

e)

allspice

51.

The plant with enormous leaves is:

a)

Banana plant

b)

Rose

c)

Cactus

d)

Lavender

52.

Commercial brown sugar is simply refined sugar with what added?

a)

Molasses

b)

Caramel

c)

Honey

d)

Corn syrup

53.

Select the French phrase that means "baked with a topping of grated cheese or crumbs."

a)

En croûte

b)

Au gratin

c)

Sous vide

d)

À la carte

54.

The same stimulant present in tea and coffee is also present in ...

a)

aspirin

b)

chocolate

c)

citrus fruits

55.

Condiment Culture: The condiment named for the English city where Oliver Cromwell achieved victory by routing the Scots and Charles II in 1651 is ...

a)

Worcestershire sauce

b)

Tabasco sauce

c)

Sriracha

d)

Dijon mustard

56.

Which national park east of the Mississippi River has the highest mountains?

a)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

b)

Everglades National Park

c)

Shenandoah National Park

d)

Acadia National Park

57.

The Badlands of South Dakota and Canyonlands of Utah were both formed primarily by ...

a)

erosion

b)

glaciation

c)

wave action

d)

meteorite impact

e)

volcanic intrusion

58.

Forty-seven mineral hot springs said to have therapeutic value are central to Hot Springs National Park in what state?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Colorado

c)

Nevada

d)

Montana

59.

Which is a coral reef national park located away from the U.S. mainland?

a)

Katmai National Park

b)

Biscayne National Park

c)

Everglades National Park

d)

Virgin Islands National Park

e)

Channel Islands National Park

60.

The world's largest and most colorful collection of petrified wood is in a national park in what state?

a)

Arizona

b)

Colorado

c)

Utah

d)

Nevada

61.

The least geographical distance separates which pair of national parks?

a)

Sequoia - Shenandoah

b)

Yellowstone - Acadia

c)

Mammoth Cave - Denali

d)

Crater Lake - Mount Rainier

62.

What cabinet-level department administers conservation programs, manages fish and wildlife resources, operates national parks, assesses mineral resources, and looks after the interests of Native Americans?

a)

Department of the Interior

b)

Department of Commerce

c)

Department of Defense

d)

Department of Education

63.

Which two national parks are in the same state?

a)

Everglades - Acadia

b)

Denali - Glacier Bay

c)

Arches - Everglades

d)

Petrified Forest - Zion

e)

Hells Canyon - Grand Teton

64.

During the winter of 1988, 569 of Yellowstone Park's herd of 2700 of these animals were killed when Montana permitted hunters to shoot any that wandered outside the park boundaries. What kind of animals were these?

a)

Bison

b)

Elk

c)

Moose

d)

Deer

65.

Gutzon Borglum created the sculptures on Mount Rushmore in ...

a)

Utah

b)

Montana

c)

Minnesota

d)

California

e)

South Dakota

66.

Acadia National Park is located in a mountainous, forested area along the Atlantic coast of what state?

a)

Maine

b)

New Hampshire

c)

Vermont

d)

Massachusetts

67.

Sandstone geological structures are most typical of national parks and national monuments found in ...

a)

the southwest

b)

the northeast

c)

the plains states

68.

The national park in northeastern Minnesota described as a vast expanse of wilderness along the U.S.-Canadian border, virtually unchanged since the days of the French-Canadian voyageurs of the fur-trading era, is:

a)

Voyageurs National Park

b)

Yellowstone National Park

c)

Glacier National Park

d)

Isle Royale National Park

69.

Mangrove and cypress trees are abundant in which national park?

a)

Sequoia

b)

Glacier Bay

c)

Everglades

d)

Grand Teton

e)

Grand Canyon

70.

The site that later became a national park and was discovered in 1901 when massive clouds of bats were observed emanating from it at twilight to forage for food is:

a)

Carlsbad Caverns

b)

Yellowstone

c)

Mammoth Cave

d)

Grand Canyon

71.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is in ...

a)

Nevada and Utah

b)

Georgia and Alabama

c)

Arizona and New Mexico

d)

Pennsylvania and New York

e)

North Carolina and Tennessee

72.

The name of this national park is:

a)

Yellowstone National Park

b)

Grand Canyon National Park

c)

Yosemite National Park

d)

Zion National Park

73.

In which state is there a national park encompassing a deep-blue lake in the heart of a dormant volcano?

a)

Hawaii

b)

Alaska

c)

Oregon

d)

Montana

e)

California

74.

Big Bend National Park is contiguous to which foreign country?

a)

Mexico

b)

Canada

c)

Guatemala

d)

Belize

75.

Carib Indian relics and luxuriant beaches are characteristics of which national park?

a)

Olympic

b)

Virgin Islands

c)

Hawaii Volcanoes

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

e)

Great Smoky Mountains

76.

A speleologist would be most interested in visiting the national park in the general region of ...

a)

Moab, Utah

b)

Hilo, Hawaii

c)

Fairbanks, Alaska

d)

Cooke City, Montana

e)

Carlsbad, New Mexico

77.

The U.S. national park consisting of some eight million wilderness acres but only one 90-mile stretch of gravel road is:

a)

Denali National Park

b)

Yellowstone National Park

c)

Grand Canyon National Park

d)

Yosemite National Park

78.

What type of energy powers Old Faithful?

a)

chemical

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

geothermal

79.

What national park in Kentucky is widely known for its outstanding stalagmites and stalactites?

a)

Mammoth Cave National Park

b)

Yellowstone National Park

c)

Grand Canyon National Park

d)

Yosemite National Park

80.

Shenandoah National Park is in ...

a)

Georgia

b)

Virginia

c)

Tennessee

d)

West Virginia

e)

South Carolina

81.

In what state are these sites found?

a)

Utah

b)

Arizona

c)

Colorado

d)

Nevada

82.

Recent Zoology: What animal was reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in 1995?

a)

gray wolf

b)

mule deer

c)

bald eagle

d)

American bison

e)

pronghorn antelope

83.

Name the national park in which there are 107 named peaks in excess of ten thousand feet.

a)

Denali National Park

b)

Yellowstone National Park

c)

Grand Canyon National Park

d)

Yosemite National Park

84.

Canyons: This stupendous gorge has an average depth of about 1 mile and widths ranging from four to 18 miles. Name this greatest example of erosion in the world.

a)

Grand Canyon

b)

Great Rift Valley

c)

Yarlung Tsangpo Gorge

d)

Fish River Canyon

85.

You would cross the largest river in the U.S. if you took an automobile trip from ...

a)

Yosemite to Yellowstone

b)

Shenandoah to the Everglades

c)

Crater Lake to Carlsbad Caverns

d)

Mammoth Cave to Mount Rainier

e)

the Grand Canyon to the Grand Tetons

86.

Name the type of painting executed on wet plaster with pigments suspended in water so that the plaster absorbs the colors and the painting becomes part of the wall.

a)

Fresco

b)

Tempera

c)

Oil painting

d)

Encaustic

87.

Which artist is not correctly paired with a subject for which he is famed?

a)

A. Edouard Manet - nudes

b)

B. Edgar Degas - ballet dancers

c)

C. Paul Gauguin - Tahitian women

d)

D. Jean-Francois Millet - peasants

e)

E. Salvador Dali - Biblical stories

88.

Two people posed for a famous American painting. One was the artist's sister, Nan Wood Graham. The other was the family dentist named Dr. Byron McKeeby. Name the painting.

a)

American Gothic

b)

The Persistence of Memory

c)

The Starry Night

d)

Whistler's Mother

89.

Whose paintings appeared on the covers of 318 Saturday Evening Posts?

a)

Ansel Adams

b)

Gilbert Stuart

c)

James Whistler

d)

Norman Rockwell

e)

Frederick Remington

90.

Name the frame in the form of an upright tripod that supports an artist's canvas.

a)

Easel

b)

Palette

c)

Stretcher

d)

Mallet

91.

Gustave Courbet painted "Apples and Pomegranate." This title suggests that the work is an example of a ...

a)

portrait

b)

still life

c)

landscape

d)

miniature

e)

silhouette

92.

7. The Big Picture Leonardo Wilson just completed a huge painting of ancient Anasazi life covering the entire side of a motel wall. Such a painting is called a ...

a)

Mural

b)

Fresco

c)

Portrait

d)

Sketch

93.

Whose painting career ended most recently?

a)

Paul Cezanne

b)

Pablo Picasso

c)

Albrecht Durer

d)

Sandro Botticelli

e)

Vincent van Gogh

94.

What color predominates in the most famous painting of a youth by Thomas Gainsborough?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

95.

In a landscape painting, the line at which the earth and sky meet is called the ...

a)

profile

b)

horizon

c)

threshold

d)

vanishing point

e)

line of demarcation

96.

Which of the following is used to measure the mass of an object in the kitchen?

a)

Measuring cup

b)

Thermometer

c)

Timer

d)

Kitchen scale

97.

What is the term for a polygon with all sides and angles equal?

a)

Scalene polygon

b)

Trapezoid

c)

Equilateral polygon

d)

Irregular polygon

98.

Which of these is a unit commonly used to express the volume of a liquid ingredient in recipes?

a)

Ounce

b)

Inch

c)

Pound

d)

Yard