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What does the computer term RAM stand for?
What is Random Access Memory
100
Food chains always start with sunlight. What organisms are at the other end of the food chain?
What is Decomposers
100
You filed for bankruptcy and want to keep your credit card. Who will decide if you can keep your credit card?
What is The issuer of the card
100
Within one billion people, what is the estimated carrying capacity of Earth?
What is 9.2 Billion
100
The transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, unwashed cutting boards, or utensils is known as what?
What is Cross-Contamination
200
You can use these to join both wired and wireless networks. What term is used to described to device that connects two or more networks?
What is Router
200
Name two ways to reduce the amount you drive a car
What is Car-pooling, consolidate trips, telecommuting, public transit, biking, walking
200
You’re a victim of theft or burglary, who should you report to first, the police or the insurance company?
What is The Police
200
Ozone can be found in many parts of the atmosphere. Where can you find the bad ozone?
What is Near the ground
200
Today the earth’s ozone layer plays a beneficial role by absorbing what type of harmful sunlight?
What is Ultraviolet
300
WIPA and WPA2 are security standards to connect electronic devices to what wireless decive?
What is WIFI
300
Name two benefits of source reduction
What is Saves natural resources, reduces toxicity of waste, reduces cost
300
How does a 529 plan help families pay for tuition?
What is An education savings plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs
300
In which layer of the atmosphere would you find the ozone layer?
What is Stratosphere
300
Hunters and campers are warned to never burn charcoal in their tents. Why?
What is Charcoal produces carbon monoxide which can kill you
400
How do most social networking sites manage to be profitable despite not charging users money?
What is Advertisements
400
What is reclaimed water?
What is Water supply of treated water from municipal or domestic wastewater
400
Explain the investment strategy of diversification
What is Reducing risk by spreading investment money among different types of investments
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 Runoff
400
Used in a medical setting, gauze is typically used for what?
What is Stop bleeding, dress wound
500
Name two of the four most common ways Americans receive broadband internet at home?
What is DSL, Cable Modem, Fiber Optic, Mobile Wireless
500
In terms of fuel conservation, why is it a good idea to not carry unneeded items in your car trunk?
What is It makes the car heavier, therefore decreasing gas mileage
500
If you are free from withholding federal income tax you are said to be.
What is Exempt
500
Examples are peanuts, peat moss, and petroleum. What term describes resources that are not made by people but occur naturally?
What are Natural Resources
500
Why is it important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold?
What is Bacteria can grow rapidly; to prevent food-borne illness