History of EPA
Pop Music of the 20th Century
Throw the Book at 'em! OTAQ Regulations
Show some Class, People! Art, Literature, and Culture
Mind over Matter-Chemical Elements
100
EPA was founded by President Nixon in this year.
What is 1970?
100
The 70's saw the rise of disco music with the movie, "Saturday Night Fever", the soundtrack of which was dominated by this band.
Who are "the BeeGee's"?
100
Per 1065.750, calibration gases must be traceable to NIST standards within what tolerance?
What is one percent?
100
This statue was chiseled by Michelangelo from a block of marble that Leonardo DaVinci dismissed as "unworkable", and now resides in the Galleria dell' Accademia in Florence, Italy
What is "the David"?
100
This element was named after the Greek word for the Sun.
What is helium (helios, sun)?
200
Due to regulations promulgated in 1973, widespread use of the catalytic converter for emission control began in this model year.
What is 1975?
200
This 80's band had such hits as "the Land Down Under" and "Who can it be Now?"
Who is "Men at Work"?
200
The preconditioning soak temperature of fuel tanks may be conducted at 28 C or this temperature?
What is 43 C?
200
This Russian composer is perhaps best known for his two act ballet, often presented at Christmas, and featuring musical pieces such as the "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies" and "Waltz of the Flowers".
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (The Nutcracker Suite)
200
This element was named due to it's ability to generate water.
What is hydrogen?
300
Under this President's administration the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 were established.
Who is President George H. W. Bush?
300
This American singer and songwriter produced such hits as "Sir Duke", "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely"
Who is Stevie Wonder?
300
Fuel hoses certified by design under 40 CFR 1048.105 must conform to this SAE procedure.
What is J2260?
300
This giant of American literature was known for works such as Evangeline and the Song of Hiawatha.
Who is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
300
The heaviest of the noble gases exists only in radioactive form.
What is radon?
400
This Administrator stressed the need for integrity and transparency in all of EPA's business affairs, stating: "We must conduct our affairs as though we were inside of a fishbowl."
Who is William Ruckelshaus?
400
TheIrish Rock band U2 has enjoyed popularity for over four decades and produced one of the worlds most popular albums, selling over 35 million copies.
What is "the Joshua Tree"?
400
The definition of a motor vehicle is found at what CFR reference?
What is 40 CFR 85.1703
400
Hydrodynamica, published in 1738 by this scientist, ushered in fluid properties and behavior as a distinct field of science.
Who is Daniel Bernouilli?
400
This element was discovered in 1807 by the electrolysis of a solution of caustic soda.
What is sodium?
500
This book written by Rachel Carson started a movement that led to EPA banning DDT as a pesticide.
What is Silent Spring?
500
This extremely talented saxophonist played for Bruce Springsteen and the E street band, as well as releasing a few albums of his own.
Who is Clarence Clemons?
500
In the Non-Road General Provisions, what is the regulatory citation for competition exemptions?
What is 40 CFR 1068.235?
500
This female artist was known for her portrayal of female subjects, and studied with Edgar Degas in France.
Who is Mary Cassatt?
500
This metal is refined from a mineral that was formerly known by an old Swedish name meaning "heavy stone".
What is tungsten (Wolfram)?