Environment
Health
Bacteria/Disease
Computer/Internet
Organizations
100
Within one billion people, what is the estimate carrying capacity of planet earth?
What is 9.2 billion people
100
If your urine is pale yellow, what does that mean in terms of hydration?
What is you’re drinking enough; you are well hydrated, you have plenty of water in your system
100
Food chains always start with sunlight. What types of organisms are always at the other end of the food chain?
What are De composers
100
When you are going to be away from your computer for a few hours, why is it a smart idea to disconnect from the internet
What is because hackers can’t access a computer that isn’t connected to the internet
100
What federal agency requires employers to provide safety practices and safety equipment to employees?
What is OSHA
200
What is reclaimed water?
What is water supply of treated water from municipal or domestic waste water
200
Name one body part that moves to give the lungs more room when you inhale?
What are the rib cage and diaphragm
200
The transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, unwashed cutting boards or utensils is known as what?
What is Cross-contamination
200
Why should you never reply to a spam email?
What is because it confirms that your email address is in use. It leads to more spam being sent to you
200
The BBB helps resolve disputes between buyers and sellers. Most members of the BBB are what?
What is a business owner
300
In terms of fuel conservation, why is it a good idea to avoid carrying unneeded items in your car trunk?
What is because the extra weight decreases gas mileage
300
A skin irritation caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather is more commonly called what?
What is a heat rash
300
Why is it Important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold?
What is because Bacteria grows rapidly, To prevent food borne illnesses
300
What does the computer term RAM stand for?
What is random-access memory
300
The Consumer Product Safety Act laid the foundation for which federal agency
What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission
400
this is one of the main causes of both natural and man made erosion. What term is used to describe water that flows off land into lakes and streams?
What is run off
400
When used in a medical setting, gauze is typically used to do what?
What is stopping the bleeding and dressing the wound(s)
400
Nearly all decomposers are classified as what type of organisms, which are also the names of two biological kingdoms?
What are Bacteria and Fungi
400
You can use these to join both wired and wireless networks. What term is used to describe a device that connects two or more networks?
What is a router
400
Before sale or distribution in the US, pesticides must be registered with what federal agency?
What is the Environmental Protection Agency
500
Name one of three benefits of source reduction
What is saving natural resources, reducing cost, and reducing toxicity of waste
500
Why are children more sensitive to radon exposure than older people?
What is because with smaller lungs, respiratory rates are twice as high; breathe faster
500
Your cousin avoids eating wheat, rye, and barley for health reasons. Your cousin probably suffers from what autoimmune condition?
What is Celiac disease
500
Is your computer’s operating system an example of hardware or software
What is software
500
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the regulation of toys in the U.S.
What is the CPSC
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