This page contains the questions and answers for the weekly quiz completed and submitted by students in the virtual classroom. The questions cover all subject areas and the one Discovery Zone topic studied for the week. Correct answers to questions are marked bold.

Discovery Zone topic: 'Sacred Sites'

Week # 5

Subjects covered: Math/Geography/Literacy

1. Leveling in regards to measurement of a slope refers to:
a. Flat places along the edge of a slope.
b. A device used to measure a slope.
c. A comparison between the plains and the hills.
d. Earth moving equipment designed to make steep areas flat.

2. A mountain slope or altitude of a mountain is measured today by:
a. The use of satellite imagery.
b. A leveling jar and yard/meter stick.
c. How high an airplane can fly over the top of the mountain.
d. An altimeter carried to the top of the mountain slope.

3. Geological formations are attached to Dreamtime stories because:
a. Their odd shapes could not be explained otherwise.
b. Dreamtime animals were often found on these formations.
c. Nature and geographical formations are connected to clan customs.
d. Aboriginal people identified with all landmarks across the continent.

4. In ancient Aboriginal culture, stories of human beginnings arose out of:
a. Things from the sea.
b. Patterns of stars.
c. Plants, herbs, and animals.
d. Mythical people from a faraway land.

5. Legends are important because they:
a. Entertain the listener.
b. Teach an important lesson.
c. Link the present to the past.
d. All of the above.

6. Ancient cultures believe real power dwells in:
a. Natural objects such as rocks, rivers, and mountains.
b. Capturing enemy tribes.
c. Stories from their ancestors.
d. The ancient crocodile god.

7. A creation myth would contain:
a. A story like a fairy tale.
b. Gods and goddesses.
c. A problem, a solution, a geological formation.
d. The same story elements found in present day legends.

8. Topography maps provide information about:
a. Climate and rainfall patterns.
b. The roughness of terrain.
c. Population settlement patterns.
d. Most popular landforms to visit.

9. Longitude and latitude coordinates measure:
a. Distance between points.
b. Absolute location.
c. Relative location.
d. The circumference of the earth.

10. Early explorers gave details and characteristics of a place they discovered because:
a. They might need to find the place again.
b. It helped future travelers develop a supply list needed for the trip.
c. Settlement patterns could be predicted based upon explorer descriptions.
d. All of the above.