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Potpourri
100
When used in a medical setting, gauze is typically used to do this
What is stop bleeding; dress wounds?
100
It is important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold because of this
What is because bacteria can grow rapidly or to prevent foodborne illnesses
100
This is one way to protect the data on your smartphone.
What is require a password; frequently back up your data on a computer; lock your phone when it is not in use
100
Sales and excise taxes are included in calculating the Consumer Price Index. This common type of tax isn’t included, however
What is income tax?
100
The video game rating “T” is intended for this type of audience
What are teenagers or those over 13
200
A skin irritation caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather is more commonly called this
What is heat rash?
200
A product labeled “Reduced Fat” must have at least this percentage less fat compared to the regular product
What is 25 percent less fat?
200
Optical zoom is preferred to digital zoom on a digital camera for this reason. Better quality; higher photo resolution; digital zoom results in a significant loss of quality
What is because optical zoom has better quality; higher photo resolution; digital zoom results in a significant loss of quality
200
This is advertising a product or service the advertiser does not intend or want to sell; an attempt to get leads more than to sell products
What is bait advertising?
200
You are a 16 year old student at a public high school. These people have control over your school records
Who are your parents or guardians?
300
This type of treatment is usually required for a wound that is more than ¼ inch (or 6 millimeters) deep
What are stitches or staples?
300
This is the main health advantage of drinking water versus a sports drink during athletic practice
What is because water contains no calories; water has no sugar
300
Software that blocks access to Web sites and content that you or someone else may find unsuitable is called this
What is a filter?
300
On your tax form you agree to pay into the Presidential Campaign Fund. You will not owe extra money on your taxes this year because of this
What is because the money comes from your taxes owed, not additional funds
300
Taking a short shower instead of a bath helps save energy for this reason
What is because a shower uses less hot water?
400
You’ve hurt your ankle and are icing it. You should keep ice on the injury for this long at a time.
What is 10 to 20 minutes; in short intervals?
400
This is the main reason an emulsifier is added to foods To prevent separation; to ensure a pleasant consistency
What is to prevent separation; to ensure a pleasant consistency
400
When you are going to be away from your computer for a few hours, it is a smart idea to disconnect from the Internet for this reason Hackers can’t access a computer that isn’t connected to the Internet
What is so hackers can’t access a computer that isn’t connected to the Internet
400
You decide to cancel your credit card when your annual fee shows up on the most recent statement. You have this many days to cancel without owing the fee.
What is 40 days?
400
Your cousin avoids eating wheat, rye, and barley for health reasons. Your cousin probably suffers from this autoimmune condition
What is celiac disease?
500
When a person’s organs aren’t getting enough blood or oxygen, the person may experience this condition
What is shock?
500
This federal law requires that information be made available to consumers so that they can learn how to help protect their drinking water
What is the SDWA – Safe Drinking Water Act
500
When transferring files between computers, the upstream speed reflects this
What is how fast you can upload or send files from your computer
500
Marketers rely on the this factor when marketing to young children to influence consumer purchases and convince their parents to buy certain products.
What is the "nag factor" or "pester power"?
500
Hunters and campers are warned to never burn charcoal in their tents for this reason
What is because charcoal produces carbon monoxide that can kill you
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