Nutrition
Laundry
Money Management/Budgeting
Random Trivia
Home Management/Safety
100

How many calories should an adult have per day?

2,000 to 2,500

100

What is the number one cause of household fires?

Leaving a dryer unattended

100

What are expenses to include in a budget?

  • Groceries.
  • Housing.
  • Basic utilities.
  • Transportation.
  • Insurance.
  • Minimum loan payments. Anything beyond the minimum goes into the savings and debt repayment category.
  • Child care or other expenses you need so you can work.
100

What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

Sahara

100

Why should you never pour grease down a drain? 

Extra Question- How should you dispose of it?

It can clog your pipes.

  • Let the oil or grease cool and solidify.
  • Once cooled, scrape the grease into a container that can be thrown away.
  • When the container is full, place it in a plastic bag to prevent leakage and then throw it in the garbage.
200

On a plate, should you have more meat or more vegetables?

Vegetables

200

What is the purpose of dryer sheets?

To remove static cling from clothing in the dryer.

200

What is an appropriate grocery budget for 2 weeks?

$50-$100 ($75 average)

200

What is Thomas Edison's most famous invention?

the light bulb

200

How do you operate a fire extinguisher?

Pull the pin, squeeze the triggers, aim at the fire, sweep back and forth.

300

Name two foods good for protein...

lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds and beans

300

What does permanent press do on dryers?

Alternates cold and hot air to prevent wrinkles in clothing.

300

What should be your largest expense in a monthly budget?

Rent/Home payment

300

What is the only NFL team with a plant for a logo?

The New Orleans Saints (their logo is a fleur-de-lis, which is a stylized lily)

300

What household substance other than a fire extinguisher can take out a kitchen fire?

Baking Soda

400

Name the 5 sections of a plate?

Dairy, meat, vegetables, fruit, grain

400

Laundry should be sorted into 4 categories before going into the washing machine, what are the 4 categories?

Whites, colors, heavy, light

400

What is Gross Pay?

Total amount of money an employee receives before taxes and deductions are taken out  

400

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci

400

Name 5 home safety necessities.

Smoke alarm, emergency phone numbers, canned food, bottled water, fire extinguisher, flashlight, etc.

500

What are the units to measure energy?

Calories
500

What are the 5 stages of laundry process?  

Laundry processes include washing (usually with water containing detergents or other chemicals), agitation, rinsing, drying, pressing (ironing), and folding.

500

What are 5 types of insurances? Why do you think we have insurance on things?

  • Health insurance. 
  • Dental insurance. 
  • Disability insurance. 
  • Life insurance. 
  • Pet insurance. 
  • Homeowners or renters insurance. 
  • Flood insurance. 
  • Car insurance.
500

What's the human body's largest organ?

skin

500

How do you unclog a toilet WITHOUT a plunger?

  • Vinegar and baking soda
  • Pour large amount of hot water down it until it flushes. Put a little bit of dish soap too.
  • Bleach
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