Science and Colonial Regions Quiz
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What type of energy does the sun produce that is used in photosynthesis?

  • Kinetic energy
  • Electrical energy
  • Mechanical energy
  • Radiant energy (correct)

    • Color is determined by the frequency of a light wave.

    False

    What happens to radiant energy when it is transformed into mechanical or electrical energy?

    It produces power for homes and schools.

    What happens to light when it hits an object?

    <p>It bounces off the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Refraction occurs when light bounces off an object.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Violet has the ______ wavelength and ______ frequency on the visible spectrum.

    <p>shortest, highest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of materials with their descriptions:

    <p>Transparent = Light passes through easily Translucent = Light partially passes through Opaque = Light does not pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a rainbow to form?

    <p>Reflection and refraction of light in raindrops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A prism disperses white light into the __________ spectrum.

    <p>visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effect to its description:

    <p>Reflection = Light bounces off an object Refraction = Light bends as it passes through different materials Dispersion = Separation of light into different colors Rainbow = Optical spectrum seen after rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colonial region is characterized by cold winters and moderate summers?

    <p>New England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Southern colonies had a social life centered around schools and cities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of natural resources were prevalent in the Mid-Atlantic region?

    <p>Rich farmland and rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ of New England included fishermen, shipbuilders, and craftsmen.

    <p>human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the colonial region to its characteristic feature.

    <p>New England = Villages, schools Mid-Atlantic = Diverse Religion Southern = Plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way Great Britain attempted to control the colonies?

    <p>By establishing economic relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonial governors were elected by the colonists.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event led to Britain taxing the colonies?

    <p>The French and Indian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonial legislatures were responsible for making laws, but these laws were monitored by the __________.

    <p>colonial governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions to their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Taxation after the French and Indian War = Feeling resentment from the colonies Governor's appointment by the king = Lack of colonial voice in governance Economic relationships = Dependency on British goods Colonial laws monitored = Control over colonial governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information would you expect to find under the 'Town Meetings' column?

    <p>Details about local governance and civic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notes contain clear and complete information about market towns.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three columns mentioned in the handwritten notes?

    <p>Town meetings, Market towns, Counties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notes appear to focus on details about _____ life.

    <p>political and civic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each term with its related detail:

    <p>Town Meetings = Local governance activities Market Towns = Trade and commerce hubs Counties = Administrative divisions Civic Life = Community involvement and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony was settled primarily for economic reasons and was the first permanent English colony?

    <p>Jamestown Settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Georgia was settled by Separatists seeking religious freedom.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one colony that was settled for religious freedom.

    <p>Plymouth Colony or Massachusetts Bay Colony or Pennsylvania Colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Colony was known as the Lost Colony and was settled by Sir Walter Raleigh.

    <p>Roanoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the colony to the primary settlers and reason for settlement:

    <p>Roanoke Colony = Settled by Sir Walter Raleigh for an economic venture Plymouth Colony = Settled by Separatists for religious freedom Georgia = Settled by prisoners from England for economic reasons Massachusetts Bay Colony = Settled by Puritans for religious freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of indentured servants?

    <p>They worked without pay after their passage was paid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enslaved African Americans had rights and could earn their freedom.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the process through which enslaved African Americans were typically acquired?

    <p>They were captured in Africa and sold to slave traders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indentured servants agreed to work for a certain period of time without being _____ after their passage was paid.

    <p>paid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions with the correct groups:

    <p>Indentured Servants = Worked without pay for a period after passage was paid Enslaved African Americans = Owned as property for life Children of Enslaved = Born into slavery Contract Workers = Agreed to work for specific terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary source of labor for large landowners in the Southern colonies?

    <p>Indentured servants and enslaved African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women in the colonies had the right to vote.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of work that artisans performed in the colonies.

    <p>Craftsmen work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Large landowners had a rich social culture in some cases, while _____ relied primarily on family members for labor.

    <p>farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following groups with their descriptions:

    <p>Large Landowners = Lived predominantly in the South and relied on enslaved labor Merchants = Worked to buy and sell goods to colonists Women = Worked as caretakers and lacked voting rights Free African Americans = Had limited economic freedom and could own land</p> Signup and view all the answers

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