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Wayground Weekly Review Oct 17

Total questions: 153

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is causing potato farmers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) to face one of their hardest growing seasons in decades?

a)

A lack of rain has left fields dry, crops struggling, and hope diminishing for a successful harvest.

b)

Excessive rainfall leading to flooding.

c)

Pest infestations destroying crops.

d)

Increased demand for potatoes.

2.

According to the article, what does the word 'diminishing' mean?

a)

Something is getting smaller, weaker, or less over time.

b)

Something is getting brighter and more colorful.

c)

Something is becoming more valuable and important.

d)

Something is growing larger and stronger.

3.

According to the article, what does the word 'export' mean?

a)

Sending goods or products from one country to be sold in another.

b)

Receiving goods or products from another country.

c)

Producing goods only for local use.

d)

Storing goods in warehouses for future use.

4.

According to the article, what does the word 'irrigation' mean?

a)

The process of supplying water to crops and fields to help them grow when rain is not enough.

b)

A method of planting seeds in dry soil.

c)

The use of fertilizers to increase crop yield.

d)

A technique for harvesting crops early.

5.

The drought in PEI has made it easier for farmers to grow potatoes this year.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why are many potatoes coming out of the ground smaller than usual this year in PEI?

a)

Because of excessive rainfall

b)

Because of dry weather

c)

Because of pest infestations

d)

Because of soil quality issues

7.

What is one of the biggest challenges mentioned in the article that farmers face due to the drought?

a)

Loss of this year's crop

b)

Soil losing nutrients

c)

Harder to plant new crops

d)

Increased water costs

8.

Where were potatoes first grown over 7000 years ago, according to the 'Did You Know?' box?

a)

In the Andes Mountains of South America.

b)

In the Himalayas of Asia.

c)

In the Rocky Mountains of North America.

d)

In the Alps of Europe.

9.

Potato farmers in PEI are facing what challenge, and why?

a)

They are facing a potato blight due to disease.

b)

They are facing drought due to lack of rainfall.

c)

They are facing market shortages due to export bans.

d)

They are facing labor shortages due to migration.

10.

The dry weather has caused:

a)

droughts

b)

floods

c)

heavy rainfall

d)

snowstorms

11.

One of the biggest challenges is:

a)

Overcoming obstacles due to limited resources

b)

Having too many resources available

c)

Facing no challenges at all

d)

Ignoring all problems

12.

What limits what can be done to help the situation?

a)

Available resources

b)

Public opinion

c)

Weather conditions

d)

Personal preferences

13.

Farmers in PEI feel:

a)

optimistic about their future.

b)

unconcerned about their crops.

c)

indifferent to weather changes.

d)

unhappy with their harvest.

14.

Long-term solutions that could help farmers deal with future droughts include:

a)

Implementing efficient irrigation systems

b)

Increasing pesticide use

c)

Expanding monoculture farming

d)

Relying solely on rainfall

15.

A lack of rain affects farmers and the wider community by:

a)

causing drought and reducing crop yields

b)

increasing water supply for irrigation

c)

improving soil fertility

d)

boosting agricultural production

16.

What is one immediate effect of drought on potato crops in PEI?

a)

Higher rainfall

b)

Reduced potato size and yield

c)

Increased pest resistance

d)

Improved soil fertility

17.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by PEI farmers?

a)

Abundant water supply

b)

Dry weather

c)

Limited resources

d)

Small potato harvest

18.

Why is irrigation considered important for PEI farmers during dry seasons?

a)

It increases pest infestations

b)

It reduces the need for fertilizers

c)

It causes soil erosion

d)

It helps supply water when rainfall is insufficient

19.

What is one possible consequence for PEI communities if the drought continues?

a)

There will be an increase in rainfall.

b)

Farmers will have surplus crops to export.

c)

Local businesses may struggle due to reduced agricultural output.

d)

Potato prices will decrease significantly.

20.

Which of the following best describes the role of potatoes in PEI's economy?

a)

Potatoes are rarely grown in PEI.

b)

Potatoes are only grown for personal consumption.

c)

Potatoes are a major export and support many local jobs.

d)

Potatoes are imported from other provinces.

21.
Which word means "whirlpool, centre of turbulence"?
a)
vortecs
b)
vortix
c)
vorteks
d)
vortex
22.
Which word means "the remains of something that has been destroyed"?
a)
debre
b)
debry
c)
debree
d)
debris
23.
Which word means "forced out of a place"?
a)
displasced
b)
displased
c)
displaised
d)
displaced
24.
Which word means "to make more bearable"?
a)
aleveate
b)
alleviete
c)
allevait
d)
alleviate
25.
Which word means "stress that occurs when forces act to stretch an object"?
a)
tenshion
b)
tenshun
c)
tensian
d)
tension
26.
Which word means "offensively curious or inquisitive"?
a)
prieing
b)
pryingg
c)
priying
d)
prying
27.
Which word means "where progress seems to halt and it takes time to move on to the next level"?
a)
plateuing
b)
platohing
c)
platooing
d)
plateauing
28.
Which word means "easy and sprightly in manner or bearing"?
a)
jonty
b)
jauntey
c)
jaunti
d)
jaunty
29.
Which word means "to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity"?
a)
mitagait
b)
mittegait
c)
mitigatee
d)
mitigate
30.
Which word means "free from germs or microorganisms"?
a)
sterrile
b)
sterrill
c)
sterill
d)
sterile
31.
Which word means "not to the point, not applicable or pertinent"?
a)
irrelevvant
b)
irelevant
c)
irrelevunt
d)
irrelevant
32.
Which word means "to deny responsibility for or connection with"?
a)
disivow
b)
disavowe
c)
disavou
d)
disavow
33.
Which word means "a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use"?
a)
frystyle
b)
freestylee
c)
freestile
d)
freestyle
34.
Which word means "a race in which several team members take turns running to complete the race"?
a)
reelay
b)
relaye
c)
relae
d)
relay
35.
Which word means "to exceed or go beyond"?
a)
surpas
b)
surppass
c)
surposs
d)
surpass
36.
Which word means "All whole numbers (both positive and negative) and zero"?
a)
intteger
b)
integar
c)
interger
d)
integer
37.
Which word means "sudden and unexpected"?
a)
abruptt
b)
abropt
c)
abrup
d)
abrupt
38.
Which word means "to have a strong and earnest desire"?
a)
yerne
b)
yurn
c)
yearnn
d)
yearn
39.
Which word means "Sudden thought or wish to do something"?
a)
whime
b)
whym
c)
wim
d)
whim
40.
Which word means "punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong"?
a)
vengence
b)
vengians
c)
venjans
d)
vengeance
41.
Which word means "wholly unharmed, not injured"?
a)
unscathd
b)
unskathed
c)
unskaethd
d)
unscathed
42.
Which word means "Something fake or false"?
a)
shamm
b)
shamne
c)
shomm
d)
sham
43.
Which word means "similar or identical in value, meaning or effect"?
a)
equivalance
b)
equivalents
c)
equilvance
d)
equivalence
44.
Which word means "put together from many different parts"?
a)
compasition
b)
composishun
c)
composision
d)
composition
45.
Which word means "A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances"?
a)
elemant
b)
elliment
c)
elemmant
d)
element
46.
Which word means "A mathematical determination of the size or number of something"?
a)
calculashun
b)
calculetion
c)
calqulation
d)
calculation
47.
Which word means "to make larger, increase"?
a)
augmant
b)
ogment
c)
awgument
d)
augment
48.
Which word means "A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes"?
a)
pilgramage
b)
pilgrimmage
c)
pilgramege
d)
pilgrimage
49.
Which word means "to give up or resign something"?
a)
rennounce
b)
renounse
c)
rennounc
d)
renounce
50.
What causes Ebola?
a)
A bacteria
b)
A fungus
c)
A virus
d)
A parasite
51.
Which body system does Ebola affect most?
a)
Digestive system
b)
Immune system
c)
Nervous system
d)
Respiratory system
52.
Which of these is NOT a common symptom of Ebola?
a)
Fever
b)
Muscle pain
c)
Vomiting
d)
Skin rash
53.
How is Ebola spread between people?
a)
Through the air
b)
Direct contact with blood or body fluids
c)
By sharing food
d)
Through insect bites
54.
Which of these body fluids can spread Ebola?
a)
Sweat and saliva
b)
Stomach acid and urine
c)
Spinal fluid and tears
d)
Skin oils and hair
55.
What makes Ebola especially dangerous in some communities?
a)
It is airborne
b)
Spreads quickly where healthcare is limited
c)
It is always fatal
d)
It spreads only through animals
56.
When was Ebola first discovered?
a)
1966.0
b)
1976.0
c)
1986.0
d)
1996.0
57.
Where was Ebola first discovered?
a)
North America
b)
Europe
c)
Asia
d)
Africa
58.
Why is Ebola harder to control in rural areas?
a)
Too many hospitals
b)
Weak healthcare systems
c)
Lack of internet
d)
Cold weather
59.
Why do some communities avoid treatment for Ebola?
a)
They don’t believe Ebola exists
b)
They prefer home remedies
c)
Mistrust of health workers
d)
They have no symptoms
60.
What has helped protect health workers during outbreaks?
a)
Gloves
b)
Vaccines
c)
Handwashing
d)
Masks
61.
What are treatment centres used for?
a)
To sell medicine
b)
To isolate and help patients
c)
To study animals
d)
To train doctors only
62.
Which of these statements about Ebola is true?
a)
It can spread through casual contact
b)
It spreads through the air
c)
It spreads only through animals
d)
It spreads through direct contact with body fluids
63.
What is one key factor in controlling Ebola?
a)
Quick travel
b)
Strong tourism
c)
Early detection and treatment
d)
Long rest at home
64.
Which type of area usually has fewer people and more open land?
a)
Urban
b)
Suburban
c)
Rural
d)
Industrial
65.
What is province #1?
a)
Nova Scotia
b)
Prince Edward Island
c)
New Brunswick
d)
Newfoundland and Labrador
66.
What is province #2?
a)
Nova Scotia
b)
Prince Edward Island
c)
New Brunswick
d)
Newfoundland and Labrador
67.
What is province #3?
a)
Nova Scotia
b)
Prince Edward Island
c)
New Brunswick
d)
Newfoundland and Labrador
68.
What is province #4?
a)
Nova Scotia
b)
Prince Edward Island
c)
New Brunswick
d)
Newfoundland and Labrador
69.

What is province #5?

a)

Manitoba

b)

Ontario

c)

Quebec

d)

Saskatchewan

70.

What is province #6?

a)

Manitoba

b)

Ontario

c)

Quebec

d)

Saskatchewan

71.

What is province #7?

a)

Manitoba

b)

Ontario

c)

Quebec

d)

Saskatchewan

72.

What is province #8?

a)

Manitoba

b)

Ontario

c)

Quebec

d)

Saskatchewan

73.

What is province #9?

a)

Northwest Territories

b)

Yukon Territory

c)

British Columbia

d)

Alberta

74.
What is province #10?
a)
Northwest Territories
b)
Yukon Territory
c)
British Columbia
d)
Alberta
75.

What is territory #11?

a)

Northwest Territories

b)

Yukon Territory

c)

British Columbia

d)

Alberta

76.

What is territory #12?

a)

Northwest Territories

b)

Yukon Territory

c)

British Columbia

d)

Alberta

77.

What is territory #13?

a)

Northwest Territories

b)

Yukon Territory

c)

Nunavut

d)

Alberta

78.
What is the capital of Prince Edward Island?
a)
St. John's
b)
Halifax
c)
Fredericton
d)
Charlottetown
79.
What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
a)
St. John's
b)
Halifax
c)
Fredericton
d)
Charlottetown
80.
What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?
a)
St. John's
b)
Halifax
c)
Fredericton
d)
Charlottetown
81.
What is the capital of New Brunswick?
a)
St. John's
b)
Halifax
c)
Fredericton
d)
Charlottetown
82.

What is the capital of Quebec?

a)

Toronto

b)

Winnipeg

c)

Regina

d)

Quebec City

83.
What is the capital of Ontario?
a)
Toronto
b)
Winnipeg
c)
Regina
d)
Quebec
84.
What is the capital of Manitoba?
a)
Toronto
b)
Winnipeg
c)
Regina
d)
Quebec
85.
What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
a)
Toronto
b)
Winnipeg
c)
Regina
d)
Quebec
86.
What is the capital of Alberta?
a)
Whitehorse
b)
Victoria
c)
Edmonton
d)
Yellowknife
87.
What is the capital of British Columbia?
a)
Whitehorse
b)
Victoria
c)
Edmonton
d)
Yellowknife
88.
What is the capital of the Yukon Territory?
a)
Whitehorse
b)
Victoria
c)
Edmonton
d)
Yellowknife
89.

What is the capital of Nunavut?

a)

Whitehorse

b)

Iqaluit

c)

Edmonton

d)

Yellowknife

90.
What is the national capital of Canada?
a)
Whitehorse
b)
Toronto
c)
Edmonton
d)
Ottawa
91.
What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?
a)
Whitehorse
b)
Victoria
c)
Edmonton
d)
Yellowknife
92.

What was not something the dad told his daughter to remember?

a)

seat belts

b)

study hard

c)

drive safe

d)

call when you get there

93.

What was on the roof of the car in the character video of the week?

a)

bike

b)

canoe

c)

book shelf

d)

suit cases

94.

What was the message in this week's video?

a)

Thankfulness

b)

Gratitude

c)

Thoughtfulness

d)

Love

95.

What was the street number in this week's video?

a)

1810

b)

1920

c)

1780

d)

1980

96.

Who was driving the car in this week's character video?

a)

The Daughter

b)

The Father

c)

The Mother

d)

A Friend

97.
According to Gladwell, how many hours of practice are needed to achieve world-class expertise?
a)
5000.0
b)
7500.0
c)
10000.0
d)
20000.0
98.
What is the main idea of the “10,000 Hours” rule?
a)
Anyone can succeed with no effort
b)
Greatness requires luck only
c)
Mastery requires about 10,000 hours of practice
d)
Success depends only on talent
99.
What field did Bill Joy become famous in?
a)
Medicine
b)
Computer science
c)
Music
d)
Engineering
100.
Where did Bill Joy study when he discovered computer programming?
a)
MIT
b)
Stanford
c)
University of Michigan
d)
Carnegie Mellon
101.
What unusual opportunity did Bill Joy have at Michigan?
a)
Unlimited free food
b)
Access to an advanced computer lab
c)
Free trips abroad
d)
A personal tutor
102.
Why was the Michigan computer lab so important for Bill Joy?
a)
It had the newest technology
b)
It was open all night
c)
It was free to use
d)
It had video games
103.
Which skill did Bill Joy help develop that changed computing?
a)
Operating systems
b)
Artificial intelligence
c)
Internet browsing
d)
UNIX programming
104.
According to Gladwell, what does raw talent need to become real success?
a)
Family wealth
b)
Connections
c)
Practice and opportunity
d)
Luck alone
105.
How does Gladwell describe Mozart in the 10,000 hours chapter?
a)
He was instantly perfect
b)
He wrote masterpieces at age 3
c)
He practiced for years before creating famous work
d)
He never needed training
106.
Why does Gladwell mention Mozart?
a)
To show that genius needs practice
b)
To prove luck is everything
c)
To show only rich people succeed
d)
To argue practice is unimportant
107.
What is the concept of “accumulative advantage”?
a)
Small advantages grow into big ones over time
b)
Luck never matters
c)
Everyone starts at the same place
d)
Success is random
108.
What example shows accumulative advantage in the book?
a)
Hockey players born early in the year
b)
Bill Joy in school
c)
Mozart in music
d)
All of the above
109.
What do early opportunities allow successful people to do?
a)
Skip practice
b)
Get more practice hours
c)
Fix mistakes later
d)
Avoid competition
110.
What is Gladwell’s main point about talent vs. practice?
a)
Talent is useless
b)
Practice matters more than talent
c)
Talent is all you need
d)
Only luck matters
111.
Why does Gladwell use Bill Joy as an example?
a)
To show natural genius alone is enough
b)
To illustrate the importance of access and practice
c)
To show how family wealth guarantees success
d)
To show how random chance is everything
112.
How many hours a week would someone need to practice for 10 years to reach 10,000 hours?
a)
10 hours
b)
20 hours
c)
40 hours
d)
60 hours
113.
What type of opportunities helped Bill Joy succeed?
a)
Normal ones everyone had
b)
Accidental but rare opportunities
c)
Only family money
d)
Government funding
114.
Why does Gladwell compare programming to music?
a)
Both are fun
b)
Both require discipline and practice
c)
Both are easy to learn
d)
Both happen by luck
115.
Which city is mentioned as important in the rise of computer programming in Gladwell’s examples?
a)
San Francisco
b)
Ann Arbor
c)
Seattle
d)
New York
116.
What lesson does Gladwell want readers to learn from the 10,000 hours idea?
a)
Success is random
b)
Success is only for geniuses
c)
Success takes time and practice
d)
Success depends on being rich
117.
Why does Gladwell argue that time of birth or access to resources matters?
a)
They shape who gets chances to practice
b)
They don’t matter at all
c)
They make people smarter
d)
They guarantee success no matter what
118.
Which famous scientist is briefly mentioned when discussing genius and practice?
a)
Einstein
b)
Newton
c)
Bohr
d)
Darwin
119.
What quality did Bill Joy show when he spent long nights programming?
a)
Curiosity
b)
Laziness
c)
Luck
d)
Wealth
120.
How does Gladwell explain why not everyone becomes world-class?
a)
Not everyone wants to
b)
Not everyone has chances to practice enough
c)
Not everyone is smart enough
d)
Not everyone is rich
121.
What role do universities play in Gladwell’s examples?
a)
They give access to rare resources
b)
They are unimportant
c)
They prevent practice
d)
They control success
122.
Why does Gladwell think success stories are often misunderstood?
a)
We only see the talent, not the practice
b)
We only focus on wealth
c)
We ignore their failures
d)
We exaggerate their luck
123.
What did Bill Joy do to UNIX?
a)
He made it harder
b)
He made major improvements
c)
He deleted it
d)
He ignored it
124.
What is the connection between time and mastery?
a)
Less time makes mastery faster
b)
Mastery is instant
c)
More practice time leads to mastery
d)
Practice time doesn’t matter
125.
What is Gladwell’s definition of meaningful work?
a)
Work that is easy
b)
Work that pays a lot
c)
Work that involves effort and learning
d)
Work done only for money
126.
Why does Gladwell reject the idea of pure genius?
a)
Because genius is a myth
b)
Because practice and opportunity matter more
c)
Because only money matters
d)
Because luck always wins
127.
What did Mozart and Bill Joy both have in common?
a)
They were born rich
b)
They had unique chances to practice a lot
c)
They never practiced
d)
They succeeded instantly
128.
What is the “Matthew Effect” (connected to accumulative advantage)?
a)
The poor get richer
b)
The rich get poorer
c)
The successful get more chances to succeed
d)
The lucky fail faster
129.
How does Gladwell suggest we rethink success?
a)
By looking only at talent
b)
By focusing only on failures
c)
By seeing the hidden practice and opportunities
d)
By assuming only luck matters
130.
What does Gladwell emphasize about effort?
a)
Effort is optional
b)
Effort is everything without exception
c)
Effort plus opportunity builds success
d)
Effort ruins talent
131.
Which of these best describes the 10,000 hours idea?
a)
A talent myth
b)
A rule of thumb
c)
A proven law
d)
A random guess
132.
What does Gladwell say separates world-class performers from others?
a)
Wealth alone
b)
Luck only
c)
Years of structured practice
d)
Personality
133.

Who is this?

a)

Usman

b)

Rajveer

c)

Hamdan

d)

Brayden

134.

Who is this?

a)

Janice

b)

Thea

c)

Jada

d)

Eshal

135.

Who is this?

a)

Khaled

b)

Arsh

c)

Omar

d)

Amaan

136.

Who is this?

a)

Ellien

b)

Aliza

c)

Idil

d)

Audrey

137.

Who is the Halloween couple?

a)

Ahmad and Kimaya

b)

Ahmad and Saanvi

c)

Adam and Youmna

d)

Daniel and Aiden

138.

Who is this?

a)

Inaaya

b)

Tajala

c)

Laya

d)

Ellie

139.

Who is this?

a)

Fatima

b)

Ailyn

c)

Aden

d)

Akshatha

140.

Who is this?

a)

Adeel

b)

Mohamad

c)

Abdulla Ghani

d)

Dhruv

141.

Who is this?

a)

Max

b)

Adam

c)

Sam

d)

Khaled

142.

Who is this?

a)

Zeke

b)

Kasper

c)

Massimo

d)

Malek

143.

Who is this?

a)

Anwen

b)

Bella

c)

Sasha

d)

Zoha

144.

Who is this?

a)

Ayaz

b)

Saarim

c)

Mani

d)

Raheem

145.

Who is this?

a)

Karam

b)

Ryan

c)

Abdulla

d)

Mohamed

146.

Who is this?

a)

Rodina

b)

Camellia

c)

Sanvi

d)

Zoha

147.

Who is this?

a)

Kabir

b)

Rayyan

c)

Sebastian

d)

Brayden

148.

Who is this?

a)

Danya

b)

Thea

c)

Zoha

d)

Aditi

149.

Who is this?

a)

Rayan

b)

Thea

c)

Adam

d)

Arish

150.

Who is this?

a)

Rama

b)

Saukhya

c)

Alena

d)

Kaneesha

151.

Who is this?

a)

Mohamed

b)

Adam

c)

Omar

d)

Aveer

152.

Who is this?

a)

Ritale

b)

Rodina

c)

Zoha

d)

Alishba

153.

Whose flag is this?

a)

The Republic of the Democrats of Congo

b)

The Republican Democratic Congo

c)

The Democratic Republic of Congo

d)

The Conga Democratic Republico