All About Tampa
What famous sea-life makes and appearance every winter and spring to the Tampa Bay area?
Manatees
If you discover a fire in a building, what is the first thing you must do?
Raise the alarm
What is the most common material used during construction?
Concrete
What is the name of the only operational pirate ship in the world?
Jose Gaspar
What are one of the world's largest trees?
Redwoods
Who is the Mayor of Tampa?
Jane Castor
What three things should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll
What is the strongest part of a building?
The Foundation
When was the first take your kid to work day?
March 26, 1993
(credit for just the year)
How many different kinds of trees are there in the world?
20,000
Who was the famous blind R&B singer to get his start here in Tampa?
Ray Charles
What is the purpose of a fire drill?
Practice emergency procedures
What clothing should construction workers wear to keep safe?
Steel toe boots, construction helmets, and goggles
(any one of these answers will do)
What is the tallest building in the world?
(it is twice the height if the Empire State Building)
Burj Khalifa
How many parts does a tree have?
(Extra credit: Name the parts)
3 Parts
1. Crown/Canopy
2. Trunk
3. Roots
What does the name Tampa mean?
Sticks of/in fire
What is the recommended frequency for testing smoke detectors?
Once a month
What is the main purpose of a construction inspection?
To make sure all work is being done correctly and follows all code regulations.
How many bricks were used to make the Empire State Building?
10 million
There are 6 things needed for trees to grow. Name at least 3.
Sunlight
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Water
Soil
Nutrients
What wild animal roams the streets of Tampa and are protected by the city ordinance?
Wild Chickens
What does the acronym "FEMA" stand for in the context of fire safety?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
What inspections must a building pass in order to be complete?
Fire, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building
Tampa Bay is the _________ capital of the world. (And not just for hockey!)
Lightning
What do you call the chemical process of trees making food in their leaves?
Photosynthesis