ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COLLEGE & CAREER READY
NEW ORLEANS & LOUISIANA
NAME THAT ARTIST 🎵
FRESHMAN READY? (College & Career Readiness)
100

What is the study of how living things interact with their environment called?

Ecology

100

What does FAFSA stand for?


Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

What river flows through New Orleans?


Mississippi River

100

Song: "Luther"


Kendrick Lamar & SZA

100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

200

What are the three R's of conservation?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

200

What document summarizes your education, skills, and work experience when applying for a job?

Resume

200

What famous annual celebration is held in New Orleans?

Mardi Gras

200

"Birds of a Feather"

Billie Eilish

200

What does ACT stand for?


American College Testing

300

Louisiana has an area that is known as Cancer Alley, 

name at least two parishes that are affected area?

According to environmental justice mapping and reports, the region spans East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Orleans Parishes.

300

Name two things' employers look for besides good grades.

Answers:

  • Attendance
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
300

What is Louisiana's capital?

Baton Rouge

300

Don't Touch My hair

Solange

300

What is the difference between a major and a minor in college?

A major is your primary area of study; a minor is a secondary area of study.

400

Name one renewable energy source.

Answers may include:

  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Hydroelectric
  • Geothermal
  • Biomass
400

What is the difference between a scholarship and a student loan?

A scholarship does not have to be repaid; a student loan usually does.

400

What famous music style was born in New Orleans?

Jazz

400

"Anxiety"

Doechii

400

Name two reasons why attendance matters in both college and the workplace.

Answers:

  • Builds responsibility
  • Helps you learn
  • Shows reliability
  • Improves performance
  • Prevents falling behind
500

Name three natural resources.

Answers may include:

  • Water
  • Air
  • Trees
  • Soil
  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Sunlight 
500

Name three things you should do before graduating high school if you plan to attend college.

Possible Answers:

  • Complete FAFSA
  • Apply to colleges
  • Request transcripts
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Meet with a counselor
  • Take required entrance exams (if applicable) 
500

Name two famous foods associated with New Orleans.

  • Gumbo
  • Jambalaya
  • Beignets
  • Po'boys
  • Red beans and rice
  • Crawfish étouffée 
  • Seafood
500

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Boosie Badzzzz

500

You have a college class at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at 9:20 a.m. every day. What are two possible consequences?


Answers may include:

  • Lose participation points
  • Miss important instruction
  • Receive attendance penalties
  • Lower grade
  • Be dropped from the course (depending on the college's policy)