1. Evaluate the expression $y^4$ when $y = 2$. The value is ___.
2. What is the value of the expression $m^2$ when $m = 9$?
3. Evaluate the expression $5k^2$ for $k = 3$. The result is ___.
4. If $b = 5$, what is the value of the expression $b^3$?
5. Calculate the value of $3p^4$ if $p = 1$. The value is ___.
6. A video game character's power level is calculated as $(0.5)^4$. What is the character's power level as a decimal? The power level is ___.
7. A scientist measures the distance to Star A as $2.3 \times 10^4$ light-years and the distance to Star B as 23,500 light-years. Which statement accurately compares the distances?
8. A cube-shaped storage container has an edge length of $1.5$ meters. What is the volume of the container in cubic meters? The volume is ___ cubic meters.
9. A recipe calls for $(\frac{2}{3})^3$ cups of flour. What is this amount written as a fraction? The amount is ___ cups.
10. Which of the following expressions has a value of 1?