Science
Riddle me This
Earth Moving Equipment
Safety
100

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Gravity

100

I build the roads and lift with might. My machines are strong and built for height. From cranes to excavators, I lead the way, what company am I, helping work each day?

XCMG

100

This large machine has a bucket and is used to push or move large amounts of dirt, gravel, or rubble

Bulldozer

100

What is the first step if you find yourself exposed to an electrical hazard?

Shut off the power

200

What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?

Gene
200

I rise to reach the sky. Helping workers climb up , oh so high. Made of metal, sturdy and tall, I'm the structure that supports them all

Scaffolding

200

Often used to dig trenches for heavy lifting, this machine has a large arm with a bucket on the end

Backhoe

200

Name three tips to help stop distracted driving

Turn off your phone

Plan ahead - set GPS and radio before driving

Pull over to make texts or calls

Limit passenger distractions

Avoid eating or drinking

Take breaks

300

What is the phenomenon that causes light to bend when it passes through different mediums?

Refraction

300

This type of listening involves repeating or summarizing what the speaker has said to ensure comprehension and confirm that the message was understood

Paraphrasing

300

This earth-moving equipment uses a set of tracked wheels to move around and can be fitted with various attachments, such as a shovel or hoe

Track loader

300

What device is used to ensure workers are safely attached to a structure of machinery when working at heights, preventing falls?

Safety harness

400

What is the smallest unit of matter?

Atom

400

I require focus, patience, and care,
To truly hear what’s spoken, and be aware.
I don't interrupt, but give space to speak,
And help understand the words that you seek.
What am I?"

Active listening

400

This piece of equipment has a large, rotating blade at the front and is used to clear away obstacles like trees, rocks and brush

Bulldozer

400

Name the top three types of distractions while driving

visual (eyes off the road)

cognitive (mind off the road)

manual (hands off the wheel)

500

Which organ in the body is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?

Kidneys

500

Hidden and colorful, I wait for you,
In gardens and grass, where the hunters pursue.
Filled with surprises, both sweet and small,
What am I, sought by children in a seasonal call?

Easter egg

500

This equipment is equipped with a large, bucket-like scoop in the front and is used for scooping up and transporting loose materials like dirt, gravel, or debris

Wheel loader

500

This standard requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace with specific provisions for things like PPE and hazard communication

Occupational Health and Safety Act

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