Automotive skills
This component converts the engine’s exhaust gases into less harmful emissions before they exit the vehicle.
a catalytic converter
This process allows citizens to choose their representatives through voting.
elections
True or False: You should use water to extinguish a grease fire on the stovetop.
False -You should use a lid, baking soda, or a fire extinguisher; water will cause the oil to explode.
This routine veterinary procedure helps prevent the spread of rabies in pets.
vaccination
True or False: Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints.
False (Fingerprints are influenced by pressure and movement in the womb, not just DNA)
This type of drivetrain sends power to all four wheels, improving traction on slippery surfaces.
all-wheel drive
This civic responsibility requires citizens to serve when selected to help decide court cases.
jury duty
What is a Roux
This classic thickening agent is made by cooking equal parts by weight of flour and a fat, such as butter or oil.
This term describes animals that eat both plants and other animals.
omnivores
On Twitch or Discord, what is the term used when a streamer sends all of their current viewers to another person's live stream at the end of their broadcast?
A Raid
Measured in revolutions per minute, this gauge shows how fast an engine is spinning
a tachometer
This document establishes the structure of the U.S. federal government and outlines its powers.
the Constitution.
What is Hollandaise?
Of the five French "Mother Sauces," this one is unique because it is the only one traditionally thickened with an emulsion of egg yolks and clarified butter rather than a roux.
This nutrient is essential for building and repairing body tissues in animals.
protein
In basketball, what is the term for a shot that is caught in mid-air and dunked or tipped in before the player's feet touch the ground?
alley-oop
What is the primary function of a vehicle’s alternator?
A. To start the engine
B. To charge the battery and power electrical systems while the engine is running
C. To cool the engine
D. To control fuel injection
B
This term refers to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
the Bill of Rights
This French cutting technique involves slicing leafy greens or herbs into long, thin ribbons.
A) Dice
B) Chiffonade
C) Mince
D) Julienne
B
Which of the following animals is a mammal?
A. Frog
B. Eagle
C. Dolphin
D. Turtle
C
Which female artist made history in 2023 by becoming the first person to have the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, surpassing $1 billion in revenue?
Taylor Swift (The Eras Tour)
Henry Ford popularized this manufacturing method, drastically reducing the cost of building cars in the early 1900s.
the assembly line
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. State
C
Blanching is the process of briefly plunging food into boiling water. Unlike boiling a potato until it’s mushy, blanching only lasts for a few seconds to a few minutes. Why is this used?
Why do it? It softens the raw "crunch," brightens the color (it turns dull green broccoli into neon green), and kills enzymes that cause food to spoil or lose flavor over time.
Common Use: It’s a required step before freezing vegetables to ensure they don't get "rubbery" in the freezer.
What is a marsupial? Give one example of 1 marsupial
a type of mammal distinguished by giving birth to premature, underdeveloped young that typically continue their development while attached to nipples inside a maternal pouch
kangaroos, koalas, opossum
Although films like Avengers: Endgame are famous for their costs, this 2015 "reboot" currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive movie ever made, with a production budget of over $533 million.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens