Chemical Compounds
You’re 60% made of this compound, which consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
What is Water (H_2O)?
This curved structural element was perfected by the Romans and is seen all over the historic buildings in DTSA.
What is an Arch?
This massive yellow machine uses a huge front blade to push dirt and rubble out of the way.
What is a Bulldozer?
This viral infection of the upper respiratory tract is the most frequent reason for a "sick day," usually involving a runny nose.
What is the Common Cold?
This word describes the color of a lime, but also refers to the "paper" you're trying to stack in your wallet.
What is Green?
This "salty" compound is essential for your street corn (elote) but too much will leave you parched.
What is Sodium Chloride (NaCl)?
These vertical pillars hold up the roof; in Ancient Greece, they came in Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian styles.
What are Columns?
This vehicle features a rotating drum that keeps "liquid stone" moving so it doesn't harden before it’s poured.
What is a Cement Mixer (or Concrete Truck)?
Short for Influenza, this seasonal illness hits harder than a cold and usually involves a fever and body aches.
What is the Flu?
This word means to have a lot of strength or influence, but it also describes a heavy physical force.
What is Might (or Power)?
This is the gas we exhale and that plants "inhale"—it’s also the stuff that makes your soda fizzy.
What is Carbon Dioxide (C02)?
This type of roof, originating from the Latin word for "house" , is a rounded vault forming a roof or ceiling.
What is a dome?
This machine has a long "neck" and a bucket, used specifically for digging deep holes or trenches.
What is an Excavator?
This condition, common in SoCal, isn't a virus—it's your immune system overreacting to pollen or pet dander.
What are Allergies?
This word refers to a state of being calm and balanced, but it's also what we want for the World in general.
What is Peace?
This is the chemical name for CH_4, the primary component of natural gas and the reason cows are "climate contributors."
What is Methane?
Creating a sense of grandeur, this type of self-supporting, high-pitched ceiling often features arched or steeply angled sides.
What is a vaulted ceiling?
Technically called a "Compactor," this heavy vehicle is used to flatten out fresh asphalt on Bristol Street.
What is a Steam Roller?
Often called "The Kissing Disease," this viral infection causes extreme fatigue and a very sore throat for weeks.
What is Mononucleosis (or Mono)?
In logic, this word describes an argument that is sound and legal. In an argument, if your statement makes a lot of sense then your point is this...
What is Valid?
Known as "Baking Soda," this compound is the secret to making cookies rise and cleaning your stained Tupperware.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO_3)?
These "external" supports were a key feature of Gothic cathedrals, allowing for thinner walls and huge stained-glass windows.
What are Flying Buttresses?
This compact, versatile loader is steered by skidding its wheels—it's the "mini-boss" of the construction site.
What is a Skid-Steer Loader (or Bobcat)?
This bacterial infection is the "final boss" of sore throats and requires antibiotics to prevent it from affecting your heart.
What is Strep Throat?
This word refers to the "highest point" of a mountain —it's also the name of a very popular toothpaste brand.
What is Crest?